who are we?
What is Toa Afi Orlando and the East Coast Pacific Islander Festival? Toa Afi Orlando is a 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization based out of Orlando, Florida. Our mission is to educate and perpetuate the art of Samoan Fire Knife Dancing while simultaneously providing a platform for the Pacific Islander community to showcase their love for Polynesian Music, Art, food and Dance. We host a two day annual event where you can experience the rich culture of the Pacific Islands through Live music, Food/craft vendors, Polynesian tattooing, the TOA AFI Orlando Fire Knife Dance Competition and the A’ORI MAI Tahitian Dance Competition. You can visit our Facebook and Instagram pages to see videos and images of this incredible event @toaafiorlando. The links to our social media is at the top of the page.
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Toa Afi Orlando Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Samoan and Polynesian culture through fire knife dancing, traditional Polynesian performances, and community education in Central Florida.
This October 17–18, 2026, we will celebrate a major milestone: the 10th Anniversary of the Toa Afi Orlando Siva Afi Competition and Polynesian Festival at Horsepower Ranch & Events in Geneva, Florida. What began as a grassroots effort has grown into one of the East Coast’s most significant gatherings for Pacific Islanders and the wider community — bringing together competitors, families, cultural practitioners, and audiences for two days of siva afi, ‘Ori Tahiti, Hula, music, food and ‘ohana.
For the past decade, a small dedicated team and I have carried the majority of the work — often funding the event out of pocket and with only modest external support — so that this cultural space could continue and grow for our community. We are proud of what we have built, and we’d love to collaborate with others who share our values to help continue delivering a strong experience for our participants and attendees.
We are looking for cash sponsorships and in-kind support. All cash donations are fully tax-deductible. In-kind contributions may also qualify for tax benefits where applicable.