Welina Bash: Grindz and Vibes - Event Details
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Welina Bash: Grindz and Vibes
Location: Library Lānai and Campus Center Dining and Outdoor Canopy
Welina Bash: Grindz & Vibes
For UH Hilo Students, Faculty and Staff with a warm invitation extended to the HawCC campus.
All attendees must have a valid UH ID.
Sponsored by:
UH Hilo Administrative Affairs
Friday, September 11, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Library Lānai and Campus Center Dining and Outdoor Canopy
Live Musical Entertainment by:
Media Music Hawaiʻi
Ooklah The Moc
Surprise Headliner
Seven Food Vendors:
Aloe Kine Smoothies
- Smoothie (dairy) + two pork belly bao buns with pickled veggies
- Smoothie (non-dairy) + two char siu taro bao buns with pickled veggies (vegan option)
Vai Niu
- The Godfather w/chips (prosciutto, stracciatella cheese, sun-dried tomato, arugula, pistachio, balsamic on signature schiacciata bread)
Duck Fat Food Truck
- Loaded Duck Fat Fries, Philly Style (shaved ribeye steak, sauteed onions, bell peppers and melted cheese)
Kimo & Melia’s
- Da Manini #1 (squid luau, kalua pig, rice, lomi salmon, pickled onions)
- Da Manini #2 (laulau, kalua pig, rice, lomi salmon, pickled onions)
KG Mexican Food
- Quesabirria Taco w/cheese & consommé + Cheesy Potato Tacos + Flan
Thai Smile
- Basil Fried Rice with Shrimp Bowl
- Pad See Ew with Tofu Bowl (vegetarian option)
Sodexo
- Prime Rib Plate w/Horseradish, AuJus, Rice, Vegetables
Present proof of UH registration or employment (validated Student ID or UH ID) to receive a token, which can be redeemed for one complimentary meal at the food trucks.
Event Schedule:
2:45p: Token Line Opens
3:00p - 6:00p: Food Trucks Open and Welcome
4:00p - 7:00p: No-Host Sodexo Bar Service Open
Entertainment Schedule:
3:00p – 4:30p: Media Music Hawaii
4:45p – 5:45p: Ooklah The Moc
6:00p – 7:30p: Surprise Headliner
Beer, wine, and seltzers will be available at the cash-only bar with a 2-drink maximum per person. Must be 21 and older with a valid ID (HDL, State ID, Passport, etc.) Alcohol must be consumed in the Campus Center Dining Room or under the Campus Center Dining Room Outdoor Canopy.
Special Restrictions: For UH Hilo Students, Faculty and Staff (UH ID required) with an invitation extended to the HawCC campus.
For more information, contact: vcadmin@hawaii.edu (808) 932-7650
Tags: Live music Free food
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