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Aloha Celebrity Races and Polynesian Festival

Greg Lydon, Neighbor

ALOHA CELEBRITY RACES & POLYNESIAN FESTIVAL 
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Races start 9 a.m. 
Festival starts 11 a.m. 
Santa Cruz Wharf 

 
Designed especially for new and novice paddlers, the Celebrity races are a chance to discover the excitement of outrigger canoe racing. Join the fun or cheer for friends in the race.

The Polynesian Festival follows with a taste of the tropics - fresh flower leis, Hawaiian shaved ice and hula dance performances.

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Willie K headlines the musical entertainment. 

Co-sponsored by Pu Pu O'Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Club, O'Neill, KPIG 107.5 FM, Santa Cruz Weekly and the Santa Cruz Wharf. Call 831-420-5273 or email. Cost: FREE 

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ALOHA RACES & POLYNESIAN FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

9:00 a.m. Aloha Outrigger Races

11:00 a.m. Steven Espaniola 
12:15 p.m. Faith Ako 
1:30 p.m. Races Awards Ceremony 
2:00 p.m. Willie K 
4:00 p.m. Na Wai Ola (Hula Halau)

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