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celebrating the rich culture and heritage of our Pacific Islander Brothers & Sisters, and the Island Cultures our ancestors lived upon and thrived upon.

A graphic design with the phrase "celebrating a culture where everyone belongs" in stylized text with a teal background and gradient effects.
Event poster for the 14th annual Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month kick-off event on August 1, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The poster features blue and green tropical leaf designs, fireworks, and decorative patterns with text announcing the event details.
Colorful event poster with blue background and decorative patterns, promoting the 14th Annual Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month Kickoff Event on August 1st, 2026, at West High School Fieldhouse, featuring palm trees, ocean waves, and QR codes for registration and event tickets.

Join PIK2AR, August 1st, 2026 for the 14th Annual Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month KICK OFF Event, Celebrating ALL Pacific Island Cultures.

Food, Music, Vendors, Cultural Celebrations+ Community Coming Together To Celebrate Our Rich & Diverse Cultures of the Pacific Islands.

“Celebrating A Culture Where Everyone Belongs”.

View Event Details; Tickets, Registration, ETC.
View Event Details; Tickets, Registration, ETC.
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Decorative sign celebrating Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month with tropical leaves and white flowers.
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Download the 14th Annual Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month Kick Off Event SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL KIT:

Sponsorship Proposal Kit
Sponsorship Proposal Kit
Sponsorship Registration Form
Sponsorship Registration Form
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Vendor Registration Form
Vendor Registration Form

Download the 14th Annual Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month Kick Off Event VENDOR PROPOSAL KIT:

Vendor Proposal Kit
Vendor Proposal Kit
Graphic celebrating Pacific Island Heritage Month with colorful numbers 2023, a palm tree, and ocean waves.
Two women with long dark hair wearing black dresses and white pearl necklaces, each with large red hibiscus flowers in their hair, standing close together against a plain light background.
Official declaration document with a gold state seal, written by Governor Spencer J. Cox of Utah, regarding Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month, dated August 2023.
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Two boys standing outdoors, wearing colorful ribbon skirts, in front of a chain-link fence and a school building.

In 2012, Governor Gary Herbert officially declared August Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month.

This month is filled with events and activities to engage the Pacific Island community and celebrate the unique history of Pacific Islanders within Utah as well as the community’s contributions to the state.

This month is also an opportunity for the wider community to be educated and participate in the festivities that recognize the significance of the Pacific Islander community to Utah’s unique cultural ecosystem.

Check out this year’s Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month declaration from Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox and our calendar of events!

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Check Out 2025’s Utah Pacific Islander Heritage Month Kick Off Event Gallery, AVAILABLE NOW; Click The Below To View The Full Gallery by Mabunga Media.

View 2025 event gallery
View 2025 event gallery
Three women at a booth with Hawaiian decor, smiling and making shaka signs. The table has drinks, plants, and signs, with shelves of products behind them.
Two children wearing leis and paper decorations perform a cultural dance on stage, with musical instruments and equipment in the background.
A red and yellow food truck named Stan-Ley's Frybread selling fried bread with various toppings. The truck has a large sign listing flavors like chili meat, bean and cheese, honey, butter, powdered sugar, and Nutella. A woman in a yellow shirt and re
A group of eight people dressed in traditional Filipino attire and accessories, standing together inside a tent at a cultural event, smiling at the camera.
Group of performers in traditional Polynesian costumes performing on stage, with audience members taking photos, and a band playing in the background.
A group of dancers in traditional Polynesian costumes performing in front of an audience at an indoor event.
Group of children and adults in Hawaiian attire, wearing leis and leis with flowers, gathered indoors for a celebration.
Food truck with colorful Hawaiian floral design and signs for Savage Fish Hawaiian Poke Bowls, with two women smiling and standing in front, one wearing a black apron and the other a green apron. The truck features a small menu and promotional signs.
A group of six children wearing traditional Polynesian clothing, standing together indoors on a wooden floor with a white backdrop behind them. They are smiling and adorned with red, white, and black decorations, and some have red feathers in their h
Two men dressed in traditional Polynesian attire, including feathered headdresses and face paint, perform a dance in a crowded indoor event space.
Group of women in traditional Polynesian costumes performing a dance on stage, with a musician playing drums in the background.
Group of dancers in traditional Polynesian costumes, including grass skirts and feathered headdresses, posing for a photo with children and adults at an indoor event.
2024 New Year celebration graphic with large teal 3D text reading 2024 and 'HAPPY NEW YEAR' on a gradient teal background.
A table with colorful striped bags of sour candies labeled "Li Hing Mui Sour Chewy Candy," "Rainbow Belts," and "Apple" at an outdoor market or fair. Behind the table, there is a sign with QR codes, social media icons, and payment options. The backgr
Two women smiling at a booth with a red banner that reads 'PREPARE FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR CONFIDENCE'. One woman wears a gray and red shirt with 'UPSTART' and 'Waterford' logos, and the other wears glasses, black shirt with 'Waterford' logo, and a name
Two women smiling outdoors, wearing colorful floral dresses. One woman has glasses and earrings, the other is wearing a large hat decorated with flowers and glasses. Background shows a green park with people and a stroller.
Crowd of people attending outdoor festival with tents, seating, and inflatable structures on grassy field in daytime, mountains in the background.
A woman with dark hair tied in a bun, wearing large sunglasses and a black t-shirt with purple text that reads 'Kalani Tonga Designs,' is smiling and gesturing with her arms while standing in front of a white vehicle outdoors on a sunny day.
A man wearing sunglasses and a gray T-shirt with a large shell necklace is standing outdoors at a craft fair. Behind him, there is a display of carved shell jewelry hanging on a black display board. There is a canopy tent overhead, and the background
A crowd gathered at an outdoor event under white tents on a sunny day, with people sitting, standing, and walking across a grassy field.
Several white straw hats decorated with colorful artificial flowers, displayed outdoors at a market or event.
An outdoor stage with a banner that reads 'Pacific Island Heritage Month' hosting a performance with people wearing colorful outfits, under a blue sky with clouds. Tents and houses are visible in the background.
Colorful, decorated paper cups with illustrations of women with traditional African hairstyles and accessories, arranged on a black surface. In the background, a person wearing a tie-dye cap and a Hawaiian shirt is visible, along with a water bottle
Two people smiling at an outdoor event under a canopy, with several chairs and bags in the background.
Group of nine people standing outdoors at dusk, wearing matching event shirts and medals, smiling and posing for the photo.
A plastic jar labeled 'Dallas Lemonade Tip Jar' with a child's photo, next to a sealed plastic pouch of orange lemonade with a smiley face sticker, on a black table with blue trays and colorful straws in the background.
Two women stand on tennis court with medals around their necks, smiling at the camera, sunny day with a chain-link fence and trees in the background.
Group of six people standing in front of a chain-link fence on a pickleball court during sunset, wearing athletic clothing and medals.
A large outdoor gathering with many people under white tents in a grassy field, with mountains and a church steeple in the background on a clear day.
Group of six people on a tennis court, smiling, wearing medals around their necks, holding tennis paddles, with a fence, trees, and a clear blue sky in the background.
Children performing a cultural dance on a stage during Pacific Island Heritage Month celebration outdoors. The stage is decorated with a banner and logos of sponsors like Google Fiber, Chick-fil-A, and Discover. The event takes place in a residential
Six young women standing outdoors at a festival or gathering during sunset, with tents and a stage in the background. They are smiling, some holding sticks or staffs, and wearing orange and pink shirts with a colorful logo, along with event lanyards.
A group of people standing under a tent with a banner that says "Health Choice Utah." They are outside on a grassy area, talking and engaging with each other. The table under the tent has yellow and orange items on it, possibly t-shirts.
Display of various handmade pottery, jewelry, and colorful woven baskets on a table at an outdoor market stall, with a thatched roof overhead.
Two women smiling outdoors, one wearing sunglasses and a black tank top with donation stickers, the other wearing a beige tank top, in a grassy area with a brick building in the background.
Colorful handmade leis hanging on display at an outdoor event, with a sign in front offering special pricing.
Three smiling young adults standing outdoors under a white canopy, with a grassy field and parked cars in the background. The woman on the left wears sunglasses and a blue shirt, the man in the middle wears a colorful patterned shirt, and the woman o
Two women wearing pink shirts and black caps sitting at an outdoor event, smiling at the camera. Behind them, a group of children in colorful costumes stands near a red tent.
People sitting at tables under tents at an outdoor event with a stage in the background on a sunny day.
People at an outdoor booth for KAVA Talks, supporting Utah's Pacific Islander and underserved community, with a banner displaying contact information and event details.
A young girl in a red dress wearing a white flower lei and matching hat, smiling outdoors with a chain-link fence and grassy area in the background.
Two women wearing black dresses, white pearl necklaces, and large red hibiscus flower headpieces; standing close together with neutral expressions.
Two boys standing outdoors in front of a school building, wearing carnival-style paper streamers around their waists, smiling at the camera.
Hula dancers in magenta dresses and white flower leis, performing on an outdoor stage during a cultural event.