Hawaii Fest at Moanalua Gardens on Oahu (2025)

On February 15 and February 16, a new music and cultural festival debuted at Oahu's Moanalua Gardens: Hawaii Fest.

It was a celebration for what would've been Bob Marley's 80th birthday. The late reggae music and cultural icon was celebrated for his musical influence and global impact over two days with live music from a variety of artists, including Ashanti and Ja Rule (images below):

Concert goer holds smart device's camera to capture rapper Ja Rule on stage at Hawaii Fest 2025.

I attended as a guest with music group Natural Vibrations (thank you, Pu'unui!).

The park is a frequent host to hula halau competitions or showcases, wedding events, and is home to the famed Hitachi tree (the monkeypod tree's silhouette is/was used in the electronics company's logo in the 1970's through the 2000's; I can't find current references online in 2025).