Eddie Vedder and Kelly Slater are throwing a kick-off celebration at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel the night before the two-day music festival Ohana at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA.

On Friday, August 26, the Ohana weekend will kick off with The Ohana Luau – a night of inspiration and entertainment hosted by ‘The Roast Master’ himself Jeff Ross, alongside Eddie Vedder, Kelly Slater and friends. Held at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguelin Dana Point, CA, a portion of the proceeds will benefit The San Onofre Parks Foundation, a California non-profit that cooperatively works with California State Parks to develop, preserve and enhance the recreation and experience of California’s unique and beautiful coastal parks. Funds will support maintaining coastal access at South Orange County state beaches.

The Ohana Luau will include dinner, drinks, live entertainment and laughs. A live auction hosted by Jeff Ross will feature various limited edition and one-of-a-kind items, memorabilia, gift packages, and more to benefit The San Onofre Parks Foundation. Live entertainment will be provided by The John Doe Experiment, as well as other special entertainment to be announced. Dinner will be prepared by chef Brian Sundeen at The Ritz-Carlton on the bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the hotel pool courtyard, as well as the Grand Ballroom.

A number of packages including discounted rooms at the Ritz-Carlton for the weekend and OHANA music festival admission are available for The Ohana Luau charity gala. The intimate event will be capped at 500 attendees.

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, April 5 at 10:00 AM PT through Thursday, April 7 at 10:00 PM PT at www.FrontGateTickets.com.

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 8 at 10:00 AM PT at Luau.TheOhanaFest.com