If you're in the mood to indulge in a bit of island culture, the Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival is bringing a taste of Hawaiʻi to Seattle Center. On Sunday, September 7, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., you'll be able to soak up the Hawaiian heritage at the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall, Mural Amphitheatre, and Fisher Pavilion Rooftop.
As part of the Festál series, which Seattle Center curates to spotlight cultural festivities year-round, Live Aloha is a free event for the entire ohana – that's family to you mainlanders. You're in for some authentic island sounds and moves with a lineup that includes live music and hula, according to the Seattle Center Spotlight. Thanks to the more than 70 vendors setting up shop, attendees wandering through the marketplace with Aloha shirts can expect to be submerged in the feel of a Hawaiian paradise - well, almost.
As detailed by the Center Spotlight announcement, the marketplace will be brimming with genuine Hawaiian eats and crafts. Foodies will rejoice with vendors on deck like Pac Island Grill and Sam Choy’s Poke to the Max, offering succulent bites, and Mike’s Shave Ice to cool down those taste buds with a sweet treat.
If you're looking for more than just food, the festival features a variety of vendors offering handcrafted jewelry, island-inspired clothing, and home décor. You’ll find unique pieces from brands like Happy Wahine and 808 Clothing Company, while the Bishop Museum and Hawaiian Diaspora will offer educational exhibits to deepen your connection to Hawaiian culture. For those who love a lively marketplace or want to channel their inner islander, the Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival brings a vibrant taste of Hawaiian life to Seattle.
