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Roy & Kathy Sakuma have dedicated their life’s work to spreading the joy of the ukulele.
Our mission is to bring laughter, love, and hope to the children & adults throughout Hawaii and the world, through the music of ukulele.
Ukulele Festival Hawaii
Roy and Kathy Sakuma have dedicated their life’s work to spreading the joy of the ukulele through lessons, festivals and community events. In 2004, they established Ukulele Festival Hawaii, a non-profit 501(C) (3) organization, to bring laughter, love and hope to everyone through the ukulele.
Although Ukulele Festival Hawaii was established in 2004, Roy Sakuma organized the 1st Annual Ukulele Festival in 1971 while a maintenance worker for the City and County of Honolulu. Today, the annual Ukulele Festival on Oahu is the largest international ukulele festival of its kind in the world bringing laughter, love and hope.
College Scholarships
Ukulele Festival Hawaii is proud award College Scholarships, every year, to the students of Hawaii.
Play Along
Every year, a song or two is selected where anyone from Hawaii and around the world is welcomed to join us and perform together. We encourage everyone to “go for it and have fun” and experience laughter, love and hope.
Support
Would you like to support Ukulele Festival Hawaii? There are multiple ways you can help out, either by donation or purchasing merchandise from our store!
The Legacy Continues
After 50 years of organizing and planning Ukulele Festival Hawaii (Oahu), Roy and Kathy are passing their legacy to Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel. This year’s 51st Festival will be an all day Virtual Event you won’t want to miss!
“Ukulele Festival Hawaii has given music and confidence to so many children. We look forward to the festival every year!”
— Sarah Maisel