Ohana Festival has announced this year’s storyteller lineup, with world-renowned social justice activists, artists, and athletes slated to speak at Dana Point’s Doheny State Beach from Sept. 26 to Sept. 28.
Among the participants is Nainoa Thompson, CEO of the non-profit research organization Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS). Thompson recently completed a four-year global voyage on a traditional Hōkūleʻa, a double-hulled voyaging canoe, using the journey to highlight the importance of sustaining ocean resources and protecting cultural legacies.
Five-time World Surfing Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Carissa Moore, along with National Geographic photographer and Emmy-nominated director Andy Mann, are also featured on the lineup.
With ocean health, environmental justice, and indigenous voices being a few of the festival’s philanthropic pillars, storytellers will be able to discuss these key topics during interactive panels on a dedicated stage in The Cove. Some of these sessions include Exploring Indigenous Visual Language with Acjachemen Tribal Members and Tales From The Sea with captain Liz Clark.
These discussions will happen alongside the festival’s stacked musical programming, which includes performances by Ohana Festival founder Eddie Vedder, Hozier, Green Day and more.
Since 2016, Ohana Festival has been at the intersection of music and activism. A portion of the festival proceeds benefit environmental and social advocacy groups like the Surfrider Foundation and Native Like Water, as well as the Doheny State Beach and San Onofre Parks Foundations.
Fans are still able to get limited tickets to Ohana Festival while supplies last.
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