(PIFA) Pacific Islander Festival

Name: (PIFA) Pacific Islander Festival
Address: San Diego, CA, 92109, US
Telephone: +16196998797
Price range: $$
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(PIFA) Pacific Islander Festival

We are a non-profit corporation composed of members from all diversities, without limit to the indigenous people of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.
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09/12/2026

Please read this update regarding PIFAs Saturdays line up performance schedule and stay tuned for more updates!

09/10/2026

🌺 PIFA 2026 Festival T-shirts PRE-ORDERS ARE NOW OPEN! 🌺

Don’t miss your chance to secure your official 2026 PIFA Festival t-shirt in your preferred size (S-4XL) and color (Cream or Black) before they sell out!

By pre-ordering, you can: ✅ Guaranteed size and color! ✅ SKIP THE WAIT on festival day! ✅ Simply pick up your shirt at the membership booth!

Click the Google Form link in our bio to place your pre-order.

Not attending PIFA? No problem! We can ship your shirt directly to you. Please email [email protected] for details and shipping costs (shipping covered by buyer).

Limited quantities are available, so place your order today!

Tshirt artwork by Jeff Merghart

09/02/2026

🌺 The 2026 PIFA Entertainment Lineup is officially HERE! 🌺

Get ready to celebrate our heritage, music, dance, and community with this year’s theme: “Grounded by Roots, Woven by Culture”

Join us for an unforgettable weekend honoring the rich traditions and vibrant talents across the Pacific. Save this schedule, gather your loved ones, and come experience two days of incredible performances!

Saturday, September 26, 2026
* 8:15 AM — Opening Ceremony
* 9:05 AM — National Anthem by Lea Love & Welcome Remarks 𝑳𝑬𝑨 𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬
* 9:30 AM — Nā Pua ʻIlima Na Pua ‘Ilima
* 10:15 AM — Samoa Matalasi Samoa Matalasi
* 11:00 AM — Kūhai Hālau O ʻIlima Pa Olapa Kahiko KHOI Hālau Hula | Oceanside CA
* 11:45 AM — PIFA Announcements & 2026 Scholarship Recipients
* 12:00 PM — Cultural Ballet Kari Kari Kari Kari - Ballet Cultural ® desde 1996
* 12:35 PM — Fale Polynesia OC Fale
* 1:15 PM — Guma ‘Kutturan CHamoru & UnoHit Kutturan CHamoru Foundation Guma’ Uno Hit
* 2:00 PM — Kaliloa O’ Kaleo ’Onalani 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐚 𝐎’ 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐨 ’𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢
* 2:45 — HIVA KATOA HK TAHITIAN POLYNESIAN DANCE

Sunday, September 27, 2026
* 9:00 AM — Praise & Worship Service
* 10:00 AM — Imahen Tao Tao Tano
* 10:35 AM — Moananuiākea Moananuiākea
* 11:10 AM — Xtreme Hip Hop with Felicia Lilo Felicia Lilo
* 11:45 AM — Motu Nehenehe Polynesian Dancers MotuNehenehe
* 12:20 PM — Miss PIFA San Diego 2026
* 12:30 PM — TA’UTIARE TA'UTIARE
* 1:00 PM — Suataute SUATAUTE
* 1:45 PM — Te Rahiti Nui TE RAHITI NUI
* 2:30 PM — Healiʻi’s Polynesian Revue Heali'i's Polynesian Revue - Hālau O Heali’i
* 3:15 PM — TUPUA TUPUA Productions
* 4:00 PM — PIFA Opportunity Drawing

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 Drop a comment below letting us know who you’re most excited to see on stage! 👇

09/01/2026

Get ready! PIFA is partnering with San Diego State University Football for a special Pacific Islander Night on September 19, 2026. 🏈🌺

Join us for an unforgettable evening of community, culture, and college sports as SDSU takes on James Madison. Let’s fill the stands and celebrate our heritage together!

Secure your tickets now by scanning the QR code or checking out the link in our bio for a night of vibrant culture and thrilling football action.

08/24/2026

Interested in joining Kaua’i Police Department? Stop by their recruitment booth at PIFA this September 26th and 27th at Ski Beach! 🌺

You can complete both your written and physical agility exams right here in San Diego on September 28th. Visit the KPD booth during PIFA to learn more

08/13/2026

🌏 We are thrilled to announce that Friends of Tonga is a finalist in the Environmental Stewardship category for the 2026 .ORG Impact Awards! Public Interest Registry and ORG In Action are recognizing mission-driven organizations from around the world that are making a meaningful impact.

Out of 4,242 submissions from 145 countries, Friends of Tonga was selected as one of only 35 finalists worldwide and one of five finalists in the Environmental Stewardship category.

What started around a kitchen table in a shared house in Washington, D.C., has grown into a volunteer-run organization working alongside communities across Tonga. For an organization with no paid staff, this recognition is both humbling and deeply meaningful.

This recognition belongs to the communities across Tonga who trusted us to walk alongside them, the volunteers who gave their time and expertise, the donors who believed in our mission, and the partners who helped turn ideas into action.

Together, we've expanded access to clean water, helped build Tonga's second Category 5 cyclone-resilient kindergarten in Tu'anuku, and supported communities in reducing plastic pollution across the Kingdom.

We're proud to stand alongside the Civil Society Forum of Tonga (CSFT), Tonga National Youth Congress 2026 , Schools for the Children of the World, No Pelesitiki Campaign, and the many communities throughout Tonga whose leadership, trust, and partnership make this work possible.

This recognition also reflects the generosity of individuals and organizations who believed in these communities. Thank you to the many donors who have made these projects possible, from those who gave their first gift to those who made transformational investments. Special thanks to the The Atlas Foundation, Edrington, the Bristol Bears Rugby, Charles Piutau, and Giovanni Manu, whose generosity helped bring the climate-resilient kindergarten in Tu'anuku to life and to the (PIFA) Pacific Islander Festival for supporting our efforts with the NPC.

Friends of Tonga grew out of the service of the Peace Corps Tonga community, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, and the National Peace Corps Association, whose commitment to partnership helped shape our beginnings.

Mālō 'aupito. This recognition belongs to all of you. 🇹🇴❤️

We'll be honored to represent our partners, volunteers, donors, and the communities of Tonga in Washington, D.C., this October.

07/29/2026

PIFA invites you to our Pasifika Beats & Island Eats fundraiser with the best vibez at JJ’s Island Grindz.

📅 Date: Friday, August 28, 2026 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM 📍 Location: JJs Island Grindz (Bonita, CA)
🌺Details: Silent auction, merch for sale, baked goods, great vibez and even better grindz 🤙🏽
 ✨ Feast for a Cause, Help Us Keep the Festival Free!

For years, the Pacific Islander Festival Association (PIFA) San Diego has brought our community together to celebrate our roots, and our goal is to always keep the festival free for everyone. But we can’t do it without you! 🙌

It’s simple to support: Just mention “PIFA” at checkout, and 15% of your purchase goes directly back to us. Every plate enjoyed helps preserve, promote, and pass down our rich Pacific Islander heritage through vital community initiatives and keeps our annual festival accessible to all.
 Let’s gather, share some incredible food, and strengthen our community connections. We can’t wait to share this beautiful day with you! 🤙🌺

07/27/2026

As we gear up for the highly anticipated PIFA 2026 on September 26 & 27 at Ski Beach in Mission Bay, we wanted to take a moment to highlight the incredible team working tirelessly behind the scenes! PIFA is more than just a festival; it is a year-round commitment to preserving the heritage of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia, while empowering future generations

Leading this mission is our 100% volunteer-run Executive Team and Board of Directors

Executive Team
* President: Tana Lepule
* Vice President: Anissa Acfalle
* Treasurer: Mahealani Taisague
* Secretary: Tara Chargualaf 
Board of Directors
* Tala Aina
* Andrea Bugawisan
* Norma Caducoy
* Noel Chargualaf
* Jen Perez
* Rudy Tai
* Maia Valluri

None of this would be possible without the ultimate power of our collective community. Every meeting, fundraiser, educational program, and festival detail is driven by hearts of service

We extend our deepest gratitude to our advisors volunteers, vendors, sponsors and community members. Together, we are keeping our ancestral heritage , vibrant community, and collective future woven tight. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Photos by Bryson Kim

07/26/2026

Congratulations to the PIFA 2026 Scholarship Recipients

Address

San Diego, CA
92109

Telephone

+16196998797

Website

http://www.pifasandiego.com/

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