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NEXT: June 14th, 2025
SAILOR JERRY
and
CHINATOWN
Together Again
MUSIC
TATTOOS
CULTURE
ART
HISTORY
GOOD TIMES
​Held Every
June
Oahu, Hawaii
Chinatown
THE ANNUAL SAILOR JERRY FESTIVAL:
Honoring Norman Keith Collins
a.k.a. SAILOR JERRY
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Featuring Sailor Jerry influenced art,
live music, DJ's, burlesque, comedy,
tattoo specials, a fashion show,
a pinup pageant, local area tours,
drink specials, good times, and more!
The music tends to be a mix of genres:
rock, reggae, punk, island, acoustic,
metal, pop, folk, hardcore, etc. etc.
There's a little something for everyone!
For individual venue & activity flyers, and the most up to date information,
be sure to follow our social media accounts on Facebook & Instagram!
"Wanna give a huge shout out to Jason Miller (and crew) ! He always does such a great job with anything he does, but he continuously knocks it out
of the park for the Sailor Jerry Festival ! Thanks for honoring my Grandpa’s legacy this way bro! 🤘" --- C.H. / Facebook, 6/16/2019 [NKC's grandson]
2025:
Headline band:
ZOINKS! from Reno, NV
Local band reunion TBA
Lots more info coming soon!
2024:
Complete 2024 Schedule:
June 13th - Big Island Road Trip
June 14th - FREE Waikiki Meet & Greet
June 14th - Kickoff Party
June 15th - Main Event
CLICK FOR DETAILS
For individual venue & activity flyers, and the most up to date information,
be sure to follow our social media accounts on Facebook & Instagram!
PAST HEADLINERS & VISITING GUESTS
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T.S.O.L. | The Aggrolites | Youth Brigade | Nekromantix
Jakob Nowell | Teenage Bottlerocket | The Koffin Kats
Larry & His Flask | Go Jimmy Go | Avenues
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Bad Cop / Bad Cop | The Grim
The Lillingtons | The Cryptics | Rundown Kreeps
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Mythological Horses | The Elevations | The Jack Knives
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plus bands from Kauai, Maui, and the Big island and tons of great local bands, comics,
dancers, tattoo artists, and more... from right here on Oahu!
Use the Artists & Entertainers tab for more information.
Annual Pinup Pageant
Enter the next Sailor Jerry Festival Pinup Pageant
Date: June 15th, 2024
2024 theme: Pretty Paniolas (tropical cowgirl)
Endorsed by the Collins family and quality tattoo artists worldwide.
Visit all of the tabs for a lot more information about the event
and then come have a good time... and bring a friend!
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This is a family-friendly event, with several spots open to all ages, but...
some of the participating venues require guests to be 18+ or 21+
The one and only Sailor Jerry Festival occurs every June!
The Sailor Jerry Festival celebrates the history of traditional tattoo art and recognizes with compassion the original appropriated art. We have always been inclusive and strive for fair representation. We also thank the people of Hawaii and recognize we are mere guests on their lands.