We are excited to announce that we will return to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton to host our Hawaiian May Day Festival 2025 on May 10th and 11th, 2025, between 10a.m. and 6p.m. This cherished event brings together the local community and visitors alike to celebrate and experience the vibrant traditions of Hawaii, fostering connections and cultural understanding.
The first Hawaiian May Day Festival was held at the Hayward Plunge in the mid 1970s. It was a very small event celebrating Hawaii and the Pacific Islands, started by Hui Aloha, a Hawaiian club in Hayward. In 1985, we were asked to take over to host the festival. Each year thereafter, the festival was held on Mother's Day weekend as a two-day Hawaiian event.