SAN JOSE - The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the team will host Hawaiian Night for the second straight year at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, August 6 when San Jose faces the Columbus Crew at 7:00 p.m. PT. The game will celebrate the Aloha spirit in the Bay Area and feature live Hawaiian entertainment, free costume leis, an optional pre-game Hawaiian luau buffet and the chance to win a trip to Honolulu, courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines and Aston ResortQuest.
"Hawaiian Night was a very successful and fun event for everyone involved last season," said Earthquakes Interim President & General Manager Kate McAllister. "With partners like Hawaiian Airlines, Aston Resort Quest, Hukilau Restaurants and KRTY, we are looking forward to another great night at Spartan Stadium." </p>
The festivities begin on August 6 with a pre-game luau buffet at 5:30 p.m. PT. To attend the luau, fans need to pre-purchase a separate luau ticket for eight dollars at sjearthquakes.com or by visiting the Earthquakes Ticket Office at 100 North Almaden Ave. The luau, catered by the Hukilau restaurant, will be limited to the first 350 people and will be held outside the East Gate on game day. The luau will also feature live Hawaiian entertainment.
At halftime, four lucky fans will be selected at random to participate in a contest to win a trip for two to Honolulu, courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines and Aston ResortQuest. The winner will receive round trip airfare on Hawaiian Airlines and a five-night stay at the Aston Waikiki Resort. For more information, complete official rules or to enter the sweepstakes go to sjearthquakes.com.</p>
"We so enjoyed working with the Earthquakes on last year's event that we were quick to once again partner with the Earthquakes to celebrate the Aloha spirit in the Bay Area," said Kirk Smith of Hawaiian Airlines.</p>
The airline's connection to San Jose will be made more permanent in late September when Hawaiian Airlines begins direct service from San Jose to Honolulu. </p>
"I am very proud that we are continuing the tradition of Hawaiian night," said Earthquakes forward Brian Ching, the only Hawaiian in MLS. "Last year was a great night and I hope to see more Aloha spirit at Spartan Stadium on August 6."</p>
In honor of Hawaiian night, the first 7,500 fans at the stadium will receive costume leis and halftime will feature Hawaiian entertainment.
Tickets for the Earthquakes Hawaiian Night are now on sale and are $45 (VIP), $30 (West Sideline), $16 (East Sideline and Corners) and $13 (Endzone). Tickets can be purchased by visiting the Earthquakes Ticket Office at 100 North Almaden Ave., by logging onto www.sjearthquakes.com, or by calling Ticketmaster at 408-998-TIXS, 415-421-TIXS, 510-625-TIXS, 925-685-TIXS, or by visiting any Ticketmaster outlet, including Tower Records, Rite Aid and Ritmo Latino. Discounted tickets for groups of 15 or more are available by calling 408-985-GOAL.
