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Reggae Heaven: Holo Holo Music Festival Returns to Sacramento

Apr 12, 2024 09:45AM ● By Good Vibez Presents News Release

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - For the third year running, Good Vibez Presents—the promoters behind Monterey’s legendary California Roots Music and Arts Festival—are bringing their traveling Holo Holo Music Festival back to Sacramento. Over the weekend of Sept. 21 and 22, Heart Health Park at Cal Expo will be transformed into a musical oasis of island vibes with performances from Kolohe Kai, Maoli, J Boog, and many many more.

"When we first had the idea of Holo Holo, we wanted to bring the music of Hawaii to the mainland as a gift to those who are homesick for the sounds and feelings of home,” says O’ahu-born Good Vibez co-owner Dan Sheehan. “Two years into the concept, it has grown to be so much more. We have artists from all corners of the Polynesian Triangle and beyond performing. What started as a straight-ahead music festival paying homage to music of the islands has grown into a full-blown celebration of island culture with spiritual welcome ceremonies and traditional dances from local halaus, in addition to island eats and drinks by local vendors.”

Since its inception in Northern California in 2022, the festival has taken on new markets, bringing its second gathering to Las Vegas, Nevada, in the early summer of 2023, to Sacramento the following fall, San Diego this summer, and back to Sacramento in September. “The support we have received from the artist, fans, and sponsors has been nothing short of the true spirit of Aloha. We look forward to bringing Holo Holo back to the great city of Sacramento," says Sheehan.

For a festival that’s constantly moving, Sacramento has become a yearly stop for Holo Holo. “We’re thrilled to have Holo Holo as a part of Sacramento’s growing music festival portfolio,” said Visit Sacramento President & CEO Mike Testa. “The energy of the lineup really aligns with the spirit of our city, and we can’t wait for music fans to come and celebrate with us later on this year.”

The full lineup for Holo Holo Music Festival Sacramento can be found below and tickets go on sale Friday, March 29, at 10 a.m. PDT and can be purchased right here. For more information, please visit holoholofestival.com.

Holo Holo Sacramento Lineup

On Saturday, Sept. 21, the artists performing will be Kolohe Kai, J Boog, Iam Tongi, Ho'onu'a, Josh Tatofi, FIA, and Kuulei Music.

On Sunday, Sept. 22, Maoli, The Green, Kapena, Ekolu, John Cruz, Irie Love, and Siaosi will be performing. It is hosted, both days, by Western Conference.