Students from Primary and Intermediate Schools around Hawke's Bay sang, danced and strummed their ukuleles last night.
In its ninth year, the Ukulele Festival was held at Bay Skate and had a Christmas theme - with Santa Claus making an appearance and spot prizes on offer.
Songs included; Jingle Bell Rock, Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Feliz Navidad.
Secretary for the Hawke's Bay Society for Music Education and co-ordinator for the Ukulele Festival, Ngaire Shand said students from 17 schools took part in the annual event.
In previous years, it has been held at the Opera House.