Kirk couldn’t get here and the fair is happening this weekend, so Cathy is letting you know about something interesting.
Hi- it is Saturday and I wanted to let you know the Hawaiian Cultural Arts Fair is happening right now. Go North on Mission Bay Drive, no…farther…to the very VERY end, past the golf course… See those cars parked? Find a spot and walk. 
You most likely can’t park inside the gates. I got there at about 9:30 this morning and parking was outside already. Of course, even though the information was that the Fair opened at 9 a.m., well, most people were on Hawaiian Time and so, things were not quite set up.
There are 21 vendors with booths selling authentic Hawaiian and Hawaiian themed clothing, art, crafts, jewelry and dried foods and set ups for ongoing demonstrations
and workshops (Ukulele, Hula, Lei Hulu and Ipu, Lauhala, Lei weaving and the Kalua Pig Imu Style). Most of the workshops have a fee, according to the website.
There is continuous entertainment and music.
This is a photo of the area being prepared for the pig roast. If you bring a sleeping bag, you can stay overnight on the grounds.
There is food- Loco Moco, Kalbi plates and shaved ice. It was just starting to be prepared and the rice wasn’t going to be done for a few hours yet, so I did not get to sample. I bet it is authentic though (saw bags from Calrose). This is what it should look like. 
There apparently is an admission fee, however the entrance area wasn’t set up at 9:30 either…however you can get in for free if you bring a non-perishable food item, are a member of Hui O Hawaii San Diego, are Active or Retired Military or mention your Halau’s name! So, if you can, get down there today or Sunday and try to visit. Open until 6 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Hawaiian Cultural Fair July 7-8 at the Mission Bay Boat and Ski Club 2606 North Mission Bay Drive San Diego 92109 www.huiohawaii.org for information call (619)306-9817
Thank you for the post. We are on our way down their right now.
Michael
Glad to help, Michael. The Club will be having their 37th Annual Luau at the Santee Lakes in August. I will definitely be at that one. Welcome to the blogging world.
Aloha,
Mahalo for sharing the information about our Na Mea Lima Hana. I was the chairperson for the event and we are already planning next year and it is going to be held at DeAnza Cove on Mother’s Day weekend, we are really excited for next year. Aloha… Tula
Hi, Tula- Thanks for noticing our little blog. I heard the food was excellent. I wrote down the dates in my calendar for next year already and will be there!
Aloha
The Hui o Hawaii of San Diego is hosting their 2nd Annual Na Mea Hana Lima Hawaiian Cultural Fair is coming up on August 2-3, 2008 at San Diego Mission Bay Boat and Ski Club! Check http://www.huiohawaii.org for details.
Aloha,
Tula