Who we are:
Ke Kukui Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded to promote and perpetuate the Hawaiian/Polynesian cultural arts and heritage within the Pacific Northwest community. With the hula halau (Hawaiian dance school) — Kaleinani o ke Kukui, the Foundation is able to cultivate these goals. We consist of members in Oregon and Washington who volunteer our time and talents to this cause. The Foundation receives, invests and distributes private which fund annual events such as:

As well as the senior outreach and academic programs through the PNW community. The importance of family is emphasized in frequent gatherings and community outreach.

Who we are:

Hula & Craft Workshop

Hilton Hotel,  301 W. 6th Street, Vancouver, Washington, United States 98660

Advanced Guitar Workshop with Roland Cazimero: 10am-3pm, Thursday and Friday, July 23rd and 24th, 2009
8 hours of Guitar workshop. Lunch is included. Participation at the Ho`ike and Hawaiian Festival. $350

Hula `Auana Workshop with Vicky Holt Takamine and Kanoe Miller: 8am-12:30pm, Friday, July 24th, 2009
Breakfast is included. Participation at the Ho`ike and Hawaiian Festival.  Early registration: $65

For more information on this workshop visit our EVENT page or email:  info@kekukuifounation. To register for classes CLICK HERE.
For discounted Hilton Hotel accommodations, please use coupon code "KKF"  CLICK HERE 

Thursday Nite Pa`ina (party)

July 23rd, 6:30-10pm,  Hilton Hotel,  301 W. 6th Street, Vancouver, Washington, United States 98660

Hapa Haole Competition

5pm-9pm   Friday, July 24th, 2009  
Esther Short Park, 400 W 6th St, Vancouver, Washington
For infomation on competing, please email info@kekukuifoundation.com  or download a competition packet HERE
For discounted Hilton Hotel accommodations, please use coupon code "KKF"  CLICK HERE 

Ho`ike and Hawaiian Festival

11am-7pm   Saturday, July 25th, 2009
Esther Short Park, 400 W 6th St, Vancouver, Washington

Our Ho`ike & Hawaiian Festival will again be held in beautiful downtown Vancouver, WA.  Nominated “Most Outstanding Event” two years in a row,  6,000-8,000 attendees will revel in the offerings of Polynesian arts and crafts vendors, Hawaiian food, shave ice, music, kids activities, performances from the winners of the Hapa Haole competition and several hula halau. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a full day of All Things Hawaiian at the Park.

For more information on this workshop visit our EVENT page or email:  info@kekukuifoundation

If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Elsie at ic2alexander@aol.com.
For discounted Hilton Hotel accommodations, please use coupon code "KKF"  CLICK HERE