This is nothing but an overpriced "Carnival"! They charge an $8.00 entry just to come in there festival with maybe 20-25 vendors tops. They only take cash with ATM's conveniently located right by the entry...who does NOT take credit card in this day and age?! There was supposed to be live music, but the host was taking forever to get performers on stage and when they did have performances they were not that good. You would expect the vendors to resemble the culture of Hawaii somewhat, but instead you have vendors selling useless crap like vapor supplies, Minnie Mouse clothing for girls, straw hats poorly made, Thai jerky, and a realtor selling Las Vegas real estate. Nothing to do with Hawaiian culture or Hawaii for that matter.
On to the foods...what a joke! Hula Hupa was selling Dole Whips for $16.00. I stupidly ordered one for my kid and when she brings it over she says cash only...I was like why didn't you tell me at first? She even had a Square symbol saying they take credit card, but it was very misleading and false advertising. So I said to her tough shit, I'm not going to an ATM for this crap. So they give it to one of there kids right in front of us. Just awful mentality and no sense of business minded people. We had chicken on a stick with rice and veggies and that was the only decent food at the festival.
Attempted to go to the carnival rides...wouldn't you believe it there is another entry fee and the rides are more expensive than even the San Gennaro Feast! After that, we packed up and left. If I were the organizers in charge of this place I would really re-think what "Pure Aloha" is supposed to be about and not make it a ceasepool to steal people's hard earned money. What a complete waste of time and rip off...no wonder it was dead. Never coming back.