14th Annual Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month Kick Off

✨ Theme: Celebrating a Culture Where Everyone Belongs ✨

Join us for one of the largest Pacific Island community celebrations in Utah, bringing together culture, community, and connection in one powerful day!

📅 Event Details
📍 Location: West High School Fieldhouse, 241 N 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
🎟️ Admission: FREE & open to the public

🌏 Experience the Pacific
Travel across the Pacific Islands without leaving Salt Lake! Each guest receives a Passport to visit 10+ Cultural Stations, where you’ll:

• ✨ Learn traditions from each island
• ✨ Experience hands-on cultural activities
• ✨ Discover the similarities and uniqueness of each culture
• 🎒 Complete your passport and redeem it for a backpack filled with school supplies (while supplies last)

🎤 Live Stage Entertainment
Enjoy non-stop performances all day featuring:

• 🌺 Traditional dance & cultural performances
• 🎶 Live music & local bands
• 🌊 Special performances from our Polynesian cousins at Viva Chile (Rapa Nui/Easter Island)
• 🎁 Hourly passport raffle with community leaders and special guests

🛍️ Vendor Village & Business Expo
Explore over 100+ vendors! You’ll find:

• Small businesses & retail
• Cultural arts & handmade goods
• Youth Entrepreneur Row (our future CEOs!)
• Community organizations & resources
  (For many vendors, this is their first opportunity to launch and grow their business.)

🍽️ Food Vendor Village
Come hungry and enjoy:

• 🔥 Pacific Island food favorites
• 🍴 Local food vendors
• 🌱 Youth food entrepreneurs

🧘 Health & Wellness Floor
Access free resources and services including:

• Health screenings
• Mental health resources
• Community support services
  ✨ Sensory Area available for families and children needing a quieter space

👨‍👩‍👧 Children’s Area
Fun for all ages with:

• ⛳ First Tee Utah golf activities
• 🦖 Natural History Museum activities
• 🚒 Fire truck + 🚓 Police car

🤝 Get Involved
We are currently accepting:

• ✔ Vendors
• ✔ Cultural Station Hosts
• ✔ Performing Artists/Groups
• ✔ Volunteers
  🚨 Early Bird Special ends May 1, 2026
  👉 Vendor fees increase after this date
  👉 Register here

📲 For more information, text: 801-793-4639

Come celebrate culture, build connections, and experience the beauty of our Pacific Island communities. 🌺 We’ll see you there! 🌺