1000 Ukuleles

[missydog1]

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Originally posted by csgray

However doing it during Merrie Monarch would defeat my main purpose which is to use this as a vehicle to raise awareness and money for art and music programs for my students. I think our purpose would just get lost in the much larger Merrie Monarch, plus it would be impossible for Ukulele players from the other side to get a place to stay that week, so anyone from Kona side would all have to drive over and back in one day.

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I think you are right. The lodgings problem alone is considerable. You need all the numbers you can get, so you couldn't afford to have people pass because it costs too much to stay the night.

I think it's a unique idea for an event, and if publicized decently, could stand alone very well.
Have you talked to the people in Holualoa? (Holualoa Ukulele Gallery, 324-4100).
In my experience, musical instrument stores are quite the nexus for people who play. There are several on the island: a few in Hilo, Holualoa, Kealakekua, Kailua-Kona, Waimea.