We’ll See You at Pukalani Stables, September 3, 2026
Experience the Paniolo BBQ & Slack Key Celebration — a night of authentic paniolo culture, incredible food, and unforgettable slack key performances under the open skies of Waimea.
We’ll see you next year, Sept 3, 2026 at Parker Ranch!
Mahalo for Joining Us at the 2025 Paniolo BBQ & Slack Key Festival! Save the date for our 2nd year at Parker Ranch, September 3, 2026! Sign up for more updates below.
Mālama Kō Aloha Pilot has been greenlit!
Mahalo nui loa to everyone who supported the Mālama Kō Aloha Seed&Spark campaign. Your generosity and belief in this journey help us continue uplifting Hawaiʻi’s stories, music, culture, and the next generation of storytellers.
Although the campaign has ended, donations to support the Mālama Kō Aloha initiative can still be made directly through our website donation link.
Paniolo roots, flavors, and slack key magic
On August 28, 2025, we came together at Pukalani Stables for an unforgettable night of slack key, hula, paniolo storytelling, and Parker Ranch BBQ. Mahalo nui to everyone who joined us — it was a beautiful evening under the Waimea sky. We can’t wait to see you again in 2026!
Mahalo to our 2025 performers!
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Billy v
3:30
Danny Almonte
4:15
Kimo Ho‘opai
4:35
Kumu Nani Lim Yap
Chant: Hana Waimea / Hole Waimea I ka Ihe a ka Makani
4:45
Eli Gallinger
Colten Kahulamu
Kamakani Kelekolio-Rivera
5:00
Kala’e + Kalena Parish
5:30
Ka‘ihi Kimokeo & Kamuela
5:45
Jerry Santos
Kamuela Kimokeo
Rhonda Burk – Hula
6:15
Makana
7:00
Kenneth Makuakane
7:30
Earl Deleon
Noe Noe Kekaualua-Deleon
Hula
8:00
Victor Chock
Ben Kaili
JJ Ahuna
Dwight Tokumoto
Christy Leina’ala Lassiter
8:45
Iolani and
Natalie Ai Kamauu
Chaz Kamauu
Hula
9:15
Sonny Lim
Kevin Kealoha
Ikaika Marzo
Sean Parks
Mahalo to our 2025 featured chefs!
A lineup of culinary storytellers brought bold flavors, cultural depth, and island soul to the table.
