The 1st Annual Kona Steel Guitar Festival takes place Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa, featuring Alan Akaka, Pomai Brown, Al Greene Jr., Kapono Lopes, Greg Sardinha, Dwight Tokumoto, Geri Valdriz, and next-gen Steel Guitaritsts Enosa, Makamae, Isabella and Pono.

Events during the festival include:

Hoʻolauleʻa - Hawaiian Pageant featuring the Hawaiian Steel Guitar, singing and hula
Steel Guitar Workshop
Open Stage Sessions
Kanikapila Jam Sessions - Bring an instrument and play along unplugged with the masters
Hands-on Steel Guitar Experience
Vintage Steel Guitar Exhibit
Emcee Kimo Kahoano
The events are free and open to the public!

Learn more at www.konasteelguitarfestival.com