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Celebrating 31 years of Community, Collaboration and Commitment.

PIFA

The Biggest Pacific Islander Festival In The Pacific

SEP 20 & 21, 2025

Celebrating 31 years of Community, Collaboration and Commitment.

PIFA

The Biggest Pacific Islander Festival In The Pacific

SEP 20 & 21, 2025

PIFA EVENTS 2025

Monument Unveiling Ceremony

Celebrate Kanaka Bill's historic contribution to Downtown San Diego.

📅 Saturday, May 10th, 2025

📍 500 West G Street

Free Event

Luau Fundraiser

Join us for an evening of delicious island cuisine, cultural performances, and community fellowship.

📅 Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

📍 Bali Hai Restaurant, Shelter Island

Purchase tickets from a PIFA board member for via Venmo.

See flyer for payment details.

Holo Holo San Diego

Padres Pacific Islander Night

Enjoy a weekend of incredible music and good vibes!

📅 August 30 & 31, 2025
📍 Gallagher Square at Petco Park

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Ages: All Ages

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Padres Pacific Islander Night

Join us for Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration Night with the Padres .

📅 Thursday, September 10th, 2025

📍 Petco Park

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OUR MISSION

The primary mission and goal of the Pacific Islander Festival Association is to:

Promote charitable and educational projects for the benefit of everyone, but with emphasis on the Indigenous People of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.

Provide educational and cultural resources to everyone, but with emphasis on the Indigenous People of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.

Actively participate in the promotion and perpetuation of the traditional cultures, ancient historical data, languages, attitudes and values of the Indigenous People of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.

PIFA attendees can enjoy 20% off WITH DISCOVER MISSION BAY

Make Mission Bay Your Home for PIFA 2025

This year marks the 31st anniversary of PIFA, and what better way to honor this milestone than by indulging in a full island-inspired weekend at Mission Bay, San Diego?

As the vibrant heart of PIFA, Mission Bay is not just a location; it's destination offering an unparalleled cultural and leisure experience. Surround yourself with the spirit of the islands at any of the six beautiful bayfront hotels of Discover Mission Bay. Just steps away from the festival grounds, these luxurious havens are your perfect home away from home, blending relaxation with the exhilaration of the PIFA festivities. As an added bonus,

Stay with us this PIFA!

Secure your spot at one of Mission Bay’s premier resorts and guarantee a weekend that

promises more than just an event – it offers a slice of island life right here in San Diego.

Looking forward to seeing you at PIFA 2025!

MORE INFO

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@pifasandiego.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

General Information

NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED PER SDMC § 56.54
NO SMOKING PER SDMC § 43.1001 (includes vaping)
DOGS PROHIBITED PER SDMC § 63.20.12 (except certified service dogs)
NO DRONES
There is a Security Check prior to entering the event

Is there a fee for the festival?

No, there is no admittance fee to enter the Pacific Islander Festival.

Is there a fee for parking?

There will be a fee for parking in the west side parking lots just west of Ski Beach near the Paradise Point Resort. The cost for parking in these lots will be $30.00 per vehicle. No in and out privileges will be allowed.
There are a limited number of handicapped spaces available on a first come basis.
UBER and LYFT drop-off and pickup across the street at Paradise Point.

What time does the festival open?

The festival opens to the public at 7:30am both days.

Are pop-up tents and umbrellas allowed?

No pop-up tents and umbrellas are allowed for the 2023 festival.

Are coolers allowed?

No coolers are allowed. This is a FREE event so please support our vendors who enable us to keep it free. We will have numerous drink stations throughout the park.

Is there a fee for the shuttle?

Round trip cost is $2.00 per seat.

Shuttle locations

PIFA brings to the public two shuttle locations. Directions to the parking lots and pickup points are as follows:

Parking location number one: Sun runner Parking Lot located just off of the 5 freeway exit Sea World Dr. First dirt parking lot on left upon exiting the freeway. (First run is 6am)

Parking location number two: Hospitality Point on Quivira Blvd. From West Mission Bay Dr., turning left onto Quivira Rd. Quivira Rd., becomes Quivira Blvd., upon following bend in road. Parking lot is on left side. (First run is 6:00am)

Both lots will have signs with directions and lot names. No parking for shared rides, shuttles only.

What types of booths will you have at the festival?

We are proud to welcome over 22 food, 60 craft and 23 information booth vendors.

Additional Information

Please bring a non-perishable food item as we will have food bins upon entering.
We are Family-Friendly and offer cultural workshops all day in o0ur Cultural Village.

The 2023 PIFA T-shirts with our new logo will be sold at our Information Booth at the festival.

The Information Booth will be located just north of the festival stage. Price is $25, $30 for 2xlarge and higher.

For further information please visit our website at www.pifasandiego.com

Celebrating 31 years of Community, Collaboration and Commitment.

Celebrating 31 years of Community, Collaboration and Commitment.

"Pasifika United We Paddle"

CELEBRATE 31 YEARS OF PIFA IN 2025

2025 PIFA SCHOLARSHIP & SERVICE AWARDS

BOOTH APPLICATIONS

PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE CELEBRATION

LOOKING FOR CHEAP ACCOMODATION DURING PIFA?

PIFA EVENTS 2025

Monument Unveiling Ceremony

Luau Fundraiser

Holo Holo San Diego

Padres Pacific Islander Night

Padres Pacific Islander Night

Padres Pacific Islander Night

Padres Pacific Islander Night

Padres Pacific Islander Night

OUR MISSION

DANCE GROUP REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN SOON!

PIFA attendees can enjoy 20% off WITH DISCOVER MISSION BAY

Make Mission Bay Your Home for PIFA 2025

Stay with us this PIFA!

GET INVOLVED TODAY!

Thank you to our GOLD Level Sponsor!

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Our Partners

Frequently Asked Questions

Celebrating 31 years of Community, Collaboration and Commitment.

Celebrating 31 years of Community, Collaboration and Commitment.

"Pasifika United We Paddle"

CELEBRATE 31 YEARS OF PIFA IN 2025

2025 PIFA SCHOLARSHIP & SERVICE AWARDS

BOOTH APPLICATIONS

PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE CELEBRATION

LOOKING FOR CHEAP ACCOMODATION DURING PIFA?

PIFA EVENTS 2025

Monument Unveiling Ceremony

Luau Fundraiser

Holo Holo San Diego

Padres Pacific Islander Night

Padres Pacific Islander Night

Padres Pacific Islander Night

Padres Pacific Islander Night

Padres Pacific Islander Night

OUR MISSION

DANCE GROUP REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN SOON!

PIFA attendees can enjoy 20% off WITH DISCOVER MISSION BAY

Make Mission Bay Your Home for PIFA 2025

Stay with us this PIFA!

GET INVOLVED TODAY!

Thank you to our GOLD Level Sponsor!

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Our Partners

Frequently Asked Questions

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