Sharing your Aloha at the event: expectations of behavior
Know before you go!
The word ‘aloha’ is symbolic of a code of conduct respected by Islanders across the Pacific. The word may be different in other languages but the spirit is the same. The ‘Spirit of Aloha’ is a way of living and treating each other with love and respect. Aloha is living in harmony.
To help preserve the aloha, we have the following standards of behavior:
- No Alcohol is allowed at the park.
Please…no smoking at stages or under/near tents. This is fire safety for all. - Why these restrictions?
There’s a long list of reasons: fire and personal safety, courtesy to others, and restrictions of our host, the Park. These actions are simply not allowed.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
enjoying the Arizona Aloha Festival
Getting Here
(Check our Location & Map webpage for links to Light Rail and parking maps.)
Take public transportation. Try Metro Light Rail! It’s a block away and there’s no stress looking for a parking space.
If you drive, remember where you parked (Don’t laugh, you’ll thank us later).
Sorry, no bikes, skateboards, or rollerblades within the event. Laid-back walking and relaxing is the way to go.
Prepping for your visit
We strongly urge pets to stay at home due to the crowds. Except for service animals, of course. While some pets can handle things with ‘aloha spirit’, others cannot. Some are afraid of all those feet and loud noises. They get thirsty faster than you do. Remember, you are responsible for any consequences of their behavior, including picking up after them.
Sorry, no beach umbrellas, pop-up tents, or other temporary structures at the Beach Park during the Festival due to safety issues. Bring an umbrella (or other item that is no taller than you when opened) Respect others around the stages and don’t block their view.
Getting around Find an event map, vendor list for shopping and food, family activities locations, schedules and more in our free program at the Information Booth!
While you’re here
This is a no-alcohol event: Sneaking in alcohol will get you escorted out.
Manners matter. You’re invited to a private party. Unacceptable behavior as determined by event management may lead to being asked to leave by our friends
the Tempe Police Department.
Sodas and bottled water are a fundraiser to help keep Festival free and are just $2.00.
Yes, there are ATMs on site if you run out of cash for the temptations in our wonderful Island Marketplaces or delicious tasty tidbit in the Local Grinds Food Courts.
This is Tempe Beach Park! You can suffer from dehydration and sunburn: drink lots of fluids and wear sun block! Hand sanitizer is always a good idea for an outdoor event.
Activities
Poi Balls: Learn to swing them in rhythm
Poi ‘balls’ are used by Maori women performers as a rhythm instrument or accompaniment for group dances. There are two styles, the short cord and the long cord.
The short-corded poi balls accompany rapid, stylized hand movements to illustrate part of the dance and often the tapping against hand or body creates the rhythm.
The long-corded poi balls are swung around the body in intricate patterns. It takes a very skilled dancer to keep these in air, often with two sets at once.
