# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Pan Pacific and FWD Fall Convention
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 11:59 pm (-10:00)
- **Event Description**: Pan Pacific Convention and FWD 80th Anniversary Fall Convention • Location: Blaisdell Concert Hall, Honolulu HI • Dates: October 6-11, 2026About this EventStarted in 1994, the Pan Pacific Convention was conceived to bring the barbershop contest and convention experience to the choruses in New Zealand, Australia, and Hawaii – three locales where distances made traveling to contest on the mainland US challenging. From those humble beginnings, the Pan Pacific Convention has grown to be a bucket list item for many barbershoppers from across the globe. Besides the three original locations, contestants and attendees now regularly travel from Japan and the West Coast of the United States.Besides a great contest, you’ll also find a wealth of cultural experiences at the Pan Pacific Convention in Hawaii. We encourage you to spend a few days and explore our islands: see historic sites like Pearl Harbor and Iolani Palace; hit the beach for amazing snorkeling or a surfing lesson; expand your palate and taste foods from around the world; cool off under a waterfall after a rainforest hike; learn about the hula and how to make a lei at one of our luaus; or just relax and let the cool tradewinds carry your worries away.Of course, what would a barbershop convention be without some amazing quartets and choruses! By hosting the Pan Pacific and the Far Western District conventions simultaneously, we’re sure to have a lineup of singers you won’t want to miss. And being an open contest, we have interest from top male, female, and mixed choruses and quartets from New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii, Japan, California, Washington, Oregon, Vancouver BC, and Arizona!Headquarter Hotel - Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/93c740b0-a5a2-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h674-dc1868b8-gmir.jpg The Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort is a massive, 22-acre oceanfront destination in Honolulu featuring five towers, over 18 restaurants, and 90+ shops. Known for its premier location on Waikiki's widest beach, it offers a 5-acre saltwater lagoon, five pools, waterslides, and weekly Friday night fireworks.A rate of $209/night + $10/day USD has been secured for the Pan Pacific Convention. This rate is before taxes and the rate will be available 3 days before and 3 day post convention. Daily Resort Charge includes: WiFi; cultural activities; morning exercise classes; outdoor movies; 20% off catamaran adventure sail & elite beach package;15% off at Reyn Spooner Shop & Spa retail;10% off Waikiki Beach activities & services; Waikiki Aquarium offer; photo session.Book a RoomHeadline Quartet & Youth Dream Chorus  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/93d91b00-a5a2-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1106-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg Vocal Spectrum will be the headline quartet for the convention. They will also be the clinicians for the Youth Dream Chorus for youth ages 14-25 with Johnny Maroney directing. A separate signup for youth interested in participating will be available soon.Contest - Blaisdell Concert Hall  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/9411de40-a5a2-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h720-dc68b8f8-gmir.jpg We’ve secured the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall as our contest venue. Built in 1964 and named for the Mayor of Honolulu who oversaw its construction, the Blaisdell Concert Hall is the premiere performing arts theatre in Honolulu. Housing the Honolulu Symphony, Hawaii Opera Theatre and many touring Broadway productions, the 2185 seat theatre is the perfect setting for our convention.The Pan Pacific Contest is open to men’s, women’s, & mixed quartets/choruses regardless of location. All competitors (with exception of the Youth Dream Chorus) must be registered as an active member of BHS, SAI, HI or an affiliate organization. FWD chorus and quartets that do not qualify for FWD Fall Contest may compete in the Pan Pacific Open ContestThe Far Western District Contest is open to FWD quartets and choruses which have prequalified at the FWD spring conventions. This contest will also serve as an international qualifier for both quartets and choruses.ADA SeatingADA compliant wheelchair spaces (labeled 'W') and lift-arm transfer ambulatory seats (labeled 'A') are available for those with special needs along with adjacent companion seats. Use Promo Code "ADA" to unlock those seats for selection.All-Events Registration Packages, not including Eventbrite fees.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/942454d0-a5a2-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h361-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Non-Competitor DAY PASSES will be available on-site for $80.00ALL SEATS ARE RESERVED (with the exception of the Saturday evening show. This will be open to the public and seating will be general admission)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/honolulu/2026-pan-pacific-and-fwd-fall-convention/100001980444436622
- **Event Categories**: contests, entertainment, music, concerts, art, theatre, workshops, fireworks, performances, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 11 hours 59 minutes
  - Location: Blaisdell Concert Hall
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 375.32, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Honolulu
- **state**: HI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Blaisdell Concert Hall
- **lat**: 21.3010425
- **long**: -157.8498992
- **full address**: Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 Pan Pacific and FWD Fall Convention
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Pan Pacific and FWD Fall Convention being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Pan Pacific and FWD Fall Convention takes place on Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 11:59 pm at Blaisdell Concert Hall, 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Pan Pacific and FWD Fall Convention?
  - **A:** 2026 Pan Pacific and FWD Fall Convention is organized by Far Western District.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Pan Pacific and FWD Fall Convention is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Honolulu, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 Pan Pacific and FWD Fall Convention sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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                "description": "The Far Western District Association of Chapters was authorized by the Society to be organized in a letter dated October 22, 1946 and signed by \"International President\" Frank H. Thorne and \"International Secretary\" Carroll P. Adams. The first District President was Russel C. Stanton of the San Gabriel Chapter, with Vice President Don Grenfell, and Secretary/Treasurer James O. Blethen making of the Board of Directors; Charles M. Merril was the first International Board Member.The first (quartet) contest was held April 25, 1947 in Long Beach, California, with the Bonanza Four of Reno winning the contest, and the Four Staters from San Diego and the Westernaires from Phoenix taking second and third place, respectively.  The first chorus contest was held October 25, 1952 in San Jose, California, with the Eden-Hayward Chorus taking first place and the Pasadena Chorus coming in second.Originally the district included the States of California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona.  In June 1947, Oregon and Washington were removed to the Evergreen District.  In March 1949, Utah was added to the Far Western District, and in May 1951, the far northern part of California north of the 40th parallel was shifted to the Evergreen District and Hawaii and Guam were added to the FWD. Late in 1977 the Rocky Mountain District was founded, and Utah was removed to that district.  Through the years, other changes were made, and today the Far Western District is comprised of the States of Hawaii, California, Nevada and Arizona, and Washington County in Southwest Utah.The Far Western District is subdivided into five Divisions: Southwest (Division 1); Southeast (Division 2); Northwest (Division 3); Northeast (Division 4); and Arizona (Division 5).  Each Division holds a convention in the spring, with competitions held for choruses and quartets from the chapters within that Division.  Sometimes neighboring divisions will combine their conventions and contests. Those contestants scoring enough points qualify to compete in the District Contests in the fall.The Far Western District holds two conventions each year: a Spring Convention which includes a International Preliminary Quartet Contest, where quartets scoring sufficient points will go on to represent the District at the International Contest in the Summer; and a Fall Convention where qualifying choruses and quartets compete for the District Championships. In the case of the Spring Convention, most often it is held in conjunction with one or more of the Division Conventions, and the contests are combined.The winner of the District Fall Chorus Contest becomes the District Chorus Champion, and goes on to represent the District at the International Chorus Contest. Should they with the International Contest, they must sit out of competition for two years; otherwise they may return again to Division and District competition each year.  The winner of the District Fall Quartet Contest becomes the District (Quartet) Champion, and is retired from further competition at the Division and District levels, although the may continue to compete each year at the International Preliminary Contest in the Spring, and the International Contest in the Summer.  But unlike International Chorus Champions who sit out of competition for two years, once a quartet becomes International (Quartet) Champion they are retired from competition permanently."
            }
        ]
    }
]
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