Event Entertainment
2026 Entertainment
Each and every year our P.I.A.E. ‘Ohana solicits numerous local entertainers, and has since our very first Expo in 2012, to perform on the Main Center Stage to crowds of thousands throughout the entire 3-day Expo. Dozens of local entertainers take the stage, several each day, many from our 808 Island State, the mainland and beyond. P.I.A.E. crowds regularly enjoy both traditional dance performances as well as current dance crew routines and lots of other talented performers, many of whom have worked with our P.I.A.E. ‘Ohana for years. It’s a non-stop local Pa’ina ("Party") day after day, and everyone at our Expo will enjoy the beautiful music of many local Hawaiian bands, especially on Sunday “Family Day”.
Some of our musical performers from 2024 and earlier have included: Kapena, Kamuela, Waimanalo Sunset Band, Kehiau Lam Ho, The Easies, Wicked Reef and 11th Hour Band. Our 2024 and earlier cultural dance performers have included: Tevakanui, Heels Dance Crew, Shakti Dance and Tekniqlingz. Our P.I.A.E ‘Ohana has been so supportive of Hawaii entertainers & musicians for so many years that we are humbled to now be Voting Members of the famed HARA.
Our 2026 Entertainment, Talent & Musician Line-Up is listed below.
2026 Friday Entertainment
MAIN STAGE:
BLESSING Ceremony (3:00pm)
MUSICAL performances by KAHIAU LAM HO (4pm), WAIMANALO SUNSET BAND (4:45pm), TURNING ROOTS (9:15pm)
CULTURAL PERFORMANCE - Chinese LION DANCE by LUNG KONG (6:30pm)
Second Annual MR P.I.A.E Contest on MAIN STAGE (8:15pm)
FOOD COURT STAGE:
Garrett Ray and Charlie "Chuck" Tichenor (6:00pm-8:00pm)
MUSIC PERFORMANCE by
Kahiau Lam Ho
Kahiau is a 2020 graduate of Saint Louis School and the winner of the 16th Annual Kani Ka Pila Grille Talent Search.
Kahiau has a passion for singing Oldies, Country and a variety of genres. He released his first album "Ho'omalamalama" in Dec 2024. He is a Multi-Na Hoku Hanohano Award Finalist.
4:00pm Performance
Music Perfromance by
Garrett Ray and Charlie "Chuck" Tichenor
Garrett and Chuck have been playing together as a duo since 2021. The duo enjoy bringing live music ranging from Country Folk to Rock-n-Roll to venues across the Island. Garrett is an Active Duty Service Member and Chuck is a U.S. Navy Veteran.
6:00-8:00pm (Food Court Stage)
2026 Saturday Entertainment
MAIN STAGE:
MUSICAL performances by CHAIN REACTION (4:45pm) and KAMUELA KAHOANO (8:30pm)
CULTURAL performance (11:15am)
RIB Eating Contest (1:00pm)
MISS P.I.A.E Contest is scheduled to begin at 7:30pm.
FOOD COURT STAGE:
Cassie Filhart (2:30pm-4:30pm)
Billy Sage (5:30pm-7:30pm)
RIB EATING CONTEST
Watch and cheer on our brave contestants as they compete in our RIB EATING contest!
Contest is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm. SIGN UP to join the contest at the MAIN STAGE - MERCH BOOTH!!! ($10 fee)
Miss PIAE Contest
Join us at the Main Stage to see who will be chosen as the next Miss PIAE!
Contest is scheduled to begin at 7:30pm.
MUSIC PERFORMANCE by
Kamuela Hahoano
Kamuela is an Oahu native, and son of Kimo Kahoano. Kamuela is a producer, singer/songwriter and 2X Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner. He is a Hall of Fame award winner for Hawaii Weddings and a Touring member of the Slack-Key (KiHo'alu) Festival for 8 years.
8:30pm Performance
2026 Sunday Entertainment
MAIN STAGE:
CULTURALl Performance by Kumu Kawika (12:15pm)
PIZZA Eating Contest (2:00pm)
FOOD COURT STAGE:
Ka'imi Hanano'eau(1:00pm - 4:00pm)
CULTURAL PERFORMANCE by
Halau Ke Kia'i O Ka Lamaku
Kumu Hula Kawika Mersberg has dedicated his life to preserving and imparting the rich cultural traditions of hula and oli to Hawaii's youth. His passion for fostering a deep connection to ancestral knowledge is evident in his commitment to nurturing the next generation of Hawaiian leaders through education and cultural practice.
Main Stage (12:15pm)
Cultural Village (1:15pm)
PIZZA EATING CONTEST
Watch and cheer on our brave contestants as they compete in our annual PIZZA EATING contest sponsored by Dominos Pizza.
Contest is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm. SIGN UP to join the contest at the MAIN STAGE - MERCH BOOTH!!! ($10 fee)
Musical Performance by
Ka'imi Hanano'eau
Ka'imi is an O'ahu-based artist (originally raised on Maui). Ka'imi is known for his "one-man-band" work, but also still performs with his band HiRiZ. Known primarily for his "island rock with an edge" style, he's a versatile talent who can perform various music.He is a 2024 Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner for Instrumental Album of the Year.
Food Court Stage (1pm-4pm)