Experience the beauty of Hawaiian steel guitar at the 3rd Annual Kona Steel Guitar Festival. This free event, hosted by HIMELE and Ke Kula Mele Hawai‘i, features captivating performances and workshops, bringing the sounds of Hawai‘i to life in the heart of Keauhou. Don't miss this unforgettable musical celebration!

Open to all. For more information, visit Kona Steel Guitar Festival website.

Location: Bayview Meeting Rooms at OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

Friday, February 28, 2025 
11:00 am - 8:00 pm | Steel Guitar Exhibit 
11:30 am - 2:15 pm | Open Stage Performances - Mark Gaponoff, Barbara Bones, Daniel Toft, Holualoa Trio & NextGen
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Workshop with Alan Akaka and Bobby Ingano: "Open Topic Talk Story"
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Public Kanikapila - Unplugged jam session open to everyone. Bring your instrument.

Saturday, March 1, 2025
11:30 am - 8:00 pm | Steel Guitar Exhibit 
Noon - 3:00pm | Hoʻolauleʻa Part I (Livestream)
Dwight Tokumoto, Colin John, Makamae Lyu-Napoleon, Devin Nakahara, Isabella Bertelmann & Alan Akaka
5:00pm - 8:05pm | Hoʻolauleʻa Part II (Livestream)
Ken Emerson, Geronimo "Geri" Valdriz, Enosa Lyman, Mālie Lyman, Billy Cardine and Bobby Ingano
8:30pm - 10:00pm | Public Kanikapila - Unplugged jam session open to everyone. Bring your instrument.