Fuchigami ukulele contest is Saturday

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The second annual Kris Fuchigami Ukulele Contest is noon-4 p.m. Saturday at Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.

The second annual Kris Fuchigami Ukulele Contest is noon-4 p.m. Saturday at Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.

Competition will take place in two divisions, ages 5-14 and 15 and older. Ukuleles donated by Kala Ukuleles and Kanale‘a Ukuleles will be awarded to the first-place winner in each division. There also will be additional prizes donated by Kamaka Ukuleles, Hilo Guitars &Ukuleles and Bioastin.

In addition, performances will follow by ukulele masters Fuchigami and Brittni Paiva.

Contestants can sign up at Hilo Guitars &Ukuleles. More information is available by calling 935-4282 or visiting Fuchigami’s website at www.krisfuchigami.com.