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Sailor Jerry Festival The Sailor Jerry Festival is an Annual Event celebrating the life and loves of Norman "Sailor Jerry" Respect that. Respect him. Let's celebrate what he did here. "

"Dad would never have believed how much people love and respect his art... then again, he knew how good he was... he just didn't know that other people knew..." M.Collins (2015)

The Sailor Jerry Festival intends to be an Annual Event celebrating the life, interests, and incredible talents of Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins... or Norman Keith Collins, NKC, Old Ironsides, etc. Norman "Sailor Jerry" C

ollins wasn't someone who needed to find ways to pass the time; he was a man of a million fascinations. Many are surprised to learn more about him once they start to research his legacy and we'd like to help more people do so. Not necessarily a saint (he lived in a different time after all) his influence and innovations are undeniable. This festival aims to respectfully honor his life, career, and global influence... right where the legendary man spent so much of his time... Oahu's Chinatown District. Conceived in 2013, it formally launched on June 12th, 2015 and will take place again each year in mid-June. It features live music, local artists, and many of the things associated with tattoo culture... past and present. It was even responsible for re-connecting some members of his family tree. Remember now, these are some of his former stomping grounds. Mahalo for your interest and support. A small handful of 2015 Testimonials:

" So many activities and great bands. "

" The most fun I've had in months.... Period. "

" I'm having soooo much fun!!!!! Music, dancing, good eats n great company, super friendly crowd. "

" 38 yrs old and asked to dance by some kid, surprised by the courteous behavior of these youngsters! "

" It was a lot of fun... The most fun I've had in Chinatown for a long time.

Great work Meriel!The red on white sections are all hand stitched!Displayed for the event and then given to her daughter...
10/07/2025

Great work Meriel!

The red on white sections are all hand stitched!

Displayed for the event and then given to her daughter.

So cool. Mahalo Meriel!The red on white sections are all hand stitched!Displayed for the event and then given to her son...
10/07/2025

So cool. Mahalo Meriel!

The red on white sections are all hand stitched!

Displayed for the event and then given to her son.

10/07/2025
This is a photo of the 2nd quilt made this year by Meriel Collins for both our 2025 Art Exhibit and a Meet & Greet with ...
10/07/2025

This is a photo of the 2nd quilt made this year by Meriel Collins for both our 2025 Art Exhibit and a Meet & Greet with her and Zoinks! (From Reno).
Will be adding a Facebook folder with closeups later today. (Facebook.com/sailorjerryfestival)

This is a photo of the first quilt made my Meriel Collins for our Meet & Greet with her and the ladies of Bad Cop / Bad ...
10/07/2025

This is a photo of the first quilt made my Meriel Collins for our Meet & Greet with her and the ladies of Bad Cop / Bad Cop in 2024. Will be adding a Facebook folder with closeups later today. (Facebook.com/sailorjerryfestival)

Here’s a shot of Jason with 2 of NKC’s children. Taken at the original Sailor Jerry Birthday Bash in January 2016! The n...
10/07/2025

Here’s a shot of Jason with 2 of NKC’s children. Taken at the original Sailor Jerry Birthday Bash in January 2016! The next one will be Jan. 10th, 2026. Musical headliner being locked down soon. 👍🏼🤙🏼

04/07/2025
Today we found a home for the art exhibits in 2026… we’re locked in for a return to The Arts At Marks Garage. Tattoo art...
03/07/2025

Today we found a home for the art exhibits in 2026… we’re locked in for a return to The Arts At Marks Garage.

Tattoo artists - display and optionally offer for sale your Sailor Jerry inspired artwork. Any style. Celebrating his 115th birthday this ARTSatMarksarOld Ironside Tattoonsidetattoo

The summertime edition returns June 13th as well. More info will be added to SailorJerryFestival.com in the near future. Now to lock down our next musical headliner. 👍🏼🤙🏼

Big thanks to our friends at the Green Lady & White Sands Hotel in Waikiki — Meriel Collins and Zoinks! Meet & Greet
18/06/2025

Big thanks to our friends at the Green Lady & White Sands Hotel in Waikiki —

Meriel Collins and Zoinks! Meet & Greet

15/06/2025

The 11th Annual is in the books. MAHALO to each and every performer, artist, venue and their staff, our hotel partner, the pageant & burlesque sponsors/hosts/kittens/etc, official fest crew members, the Collins family… and absolutely everybody that came to support our collective efforts!!! Without talented performers and an audience for them to entertain it’s tough to pull off a party like this. Greatly appreciated!

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Happy Fathers Day! Now it’s cleanup time and begin to plot the next adventure. 808shows.com for updates. 👍🏼🤙🏼

Check the SailorJerryFestival.com website for the best estimate on what’s happening and where! Things change of course, ...
15/06/2025

Check the SailorJerryFestival.com website for the best estimate on what’s happening and where! Things change of course, but we’re 3 hours in and 5.5 more to go! Have fun. Be safe. 👍🏼🤙🏼

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