Events in American Samoa

Information about special events in Samoa. Includes information about the annual Flag Day celebration in American Samoa and the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts.

American Samoa Flag Day
One of the biggest events in American Samoa is the American Samoa Flag Day celebration that marks the date American Samoa became a United States territory: April 17, 1900. The event includes an American Samoa Flag Day Parade and Celebration at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Pago Pago. For more information see the Samoa News Online 2009 American Samoa Flag Day Celebration article.

10th Festival of Pacific Arts
The Festival of Pacific Arts was founded in 1972 and it takes place every four years in a South Pacific destination. American Samoa hosted the 10th annual event July 20 through August 2, 2008.