Annual event showcases aloha spirit with traditional music, dance, food & more!
Travel to Henderson, Nevada, to experience island fever during the annual Prince Kuhio Ho’olaule’a Festival, one of Southern Nevada’s largest Hawaiian and Pacific Islander celebrations, Saturday, September 10-Sunday, September 11. Located just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip and McCarran International Airport, several Henderson resorts and hotels offer world-class and affordable accommodations associated with this event that showcases a fusion of Hawaiian, Polynesian and Tahitian culture, music, food and more.
Now in its 21st year, Ho’olaule’a has grown into a monumental occasion. In fact, more than 40,000 people are expected to attend, with many traveling from other states and countries, including the Philippines and Tahiti, to experience the sights, sounds and smells of home.
Guests will enjoy a variety of top island entertainment such as the festival’s headliner Holunape, an award-winning trio known for amazing audiences with their traditional and contemporary Hawaiian tunes. In addition, Ho’olaule’a will incorporate Hawaiian hula dancing and Japanese drumming demonstrations. Other highlights of the event include a mixture of ‘ono (delicious) delicacies, Healthy Living Pavilion and Na Mea Village, where natives and islanders-at-heart will have a chance to learn how to make crafts such as a haku lei, ribbon leis, kukui nut key chains, lei hulu and kapa stamping.
To make a reservation at one of Henderson’s many luxurious properties, refer to VisitHenderson.com or call (877) 775-5252. Follow us on Facebook.
The City of Henderson supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Advanced notice may be necessary to ensure that appropriate accommodations will be provided. For full telephone, use Relay Nevada by dialing 7-1-1.
About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism
The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism is dedicated to promoting Henderson as a leisure destination complete with innovative events, entertainment, programming and venues that enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Henderson. Ideally located between three of the world’s greatest manmade attractions, the Las Vegas Strip, Hoover Dam and the Lake Mead Recreational Area, Henderson offers over 4,000 rooms’ city-wide, luxurious resorts, championship golf courses and countless outdoor activities. To learn more about Henderson, Nevada, please call (877) 775-5252 or visit our website, VisitHenderson.com.