Summer and Fall 2024 Events and Festivals in Maui
Maui is alive and open with vibrant culture and exciting activities this August into the Fall season! From local festivals celebrating Hawaiian traditions to art shows showcasing the island's creativity, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Maui this summer! Whether you’re a local or a KBM Resorts guest visiting the Island, be sure to check out these local events for a memorable vacation experience! Here’s a roundup of some must-attend events happening in the next few months.
Maui Arts & Cultural Center Events
Location: Kahului
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center is bustling with activities this month. Check out their schedule for live music performances, festivals such as the Ukulele Festival, stand up comedy shows, and more. For more information on various events, check out their website!
Maui Film Festival
August 29-September 2, 2024
Time: 5pm - 10pm
Location: 1 Cameron Way Kahului, HI 96732
Enjoy a night under the stars with the Maui Film Festival. Featuring critically acclaimed films and documentaries, this outdoor movie experience is perfect for film lovers.Festivities will include Live Music, Live Hula Performances, Luminarie Awards Presentations, Exclusive Filmmaker Q&As and many more surprises. Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy a unique cultural experience under the Maui sky.
Weekly Farmers Markets
Don’t miss the chance to explore all of Maui’s local farmers markets, where you can find fresh produce, artisanal foods, and handmade crafts. Being Hawaii’s second-largest island, Maui has a lot of local foods and gifts to offer! Its diverse variety of growing regions creates a plethora of products that you’ll find at the various farmers markets.This is a great way to support local businesses and savor the flavors of the island!
Huliau Food & Film Festival
August 17, 2024
Time: 6:30 - 8pm
Location: 85 N Kihei Rd. Kihei, HI 96753
The Huliau Food & Film Festival is a farm-to-table celebration of local agriculture and Hawaiian specialties.This year’s event will take place outdoors at Sugar Beach Events oceanfront venue in north K?hei on Saturday August 17th. The event will feature student films and a five course meal with farm-to-table dishes prepared by local chefs. Sugar Beach Events will run a cash bar featuring locally-produced cocktails, beer, and wine.
Gathering of the Voyagers
August 17, 2024
Time: 6am - 7pm
Location: 4100 Wailea Alanui Drive Wailea, HI 96753
This local event is all about bringing the community and visitors together to learn about traditional practices, support local artists, vendors, and non-profit organizations, enjoy two days of culture exchange, learn about Pacific traditions, enjoy live Hawaiian music, canoe paddling and take part in traditional Hawaiian ceremonies. This is a free event with support provided by Hawai?i Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program. For more information and details on scheduled events, please visit their website.
Lahaina Honey & Flower Farm Workshop
August 24th
Time: 5pm-7pm
Enjoy a unique and fun hands-in experience that combines creativity with self-care, at this DIY event that will guide you through creating a Raw Beeswax Lip Balm and a Honey & Royal Jelly Sheet Face Mask. Get educated on benefits of natural skincare and discover the nourishing and antioxidant-rich properties of raw Maui honey. This two-hour workshop includes all materials in addition to expert instruction and is set against the panoramic views of West Maui from the Honey & Flower Farm's gazebo. Read more and sign up here!
Maui Earth & Wine Dinner
August 30, 2024
Time: 5 - 8pm
Location: 2000 Village Road Lahaina, HI 96761
Immerse yourself in a culinary adventure under the open sky with the majestic West Maui Mountains as your backdrop. This event's menu celebrates the island's bounty, blending Italian traditions with Maui's freshest produce, crafted by a talented culinary team. Each dish tells a story of the island's rich heritage, showcasing Maui's best produce, meats, and seafood. Enjoy wine pairings with your meals, making every bite a delectable delight. Connect with fellow food and wine lovers, share stories, and make memories. Meet local producers, the unsung heroes behind each ingredient, and learn about their passion and sustainable practices. Ticket and event Information found here.
Festivals Of Aloha - Aloha Friday
September 13, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 9pm
Location: 275 W Kaahumanu Ave. Kahului, HI 96732
The annual Festival of Aloha in Maui honors Hawaiian heritage with royal pageantry, parades, street parties, live music and performances and family activities hosted on each of the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Hana. Check out the 2024 schedule of events to see what all the fun is about- All events are open to the public and most are free.
14th Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival
October 25 - 27, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 9pm
Location: Kaanapali, Maui
Recognized as the premier culinary destination event of the Pacific, this annual Festival features hundreds of world-renowned chefs and culinary leaders, winemakers, sommeliers, mixologists and more.Unlike other food festivals across the country, HFWF challenges participating chefs to use at least one locally grown, raised or caught ingredient in their dish, connecting Hawaii’s farmers and fishermen to thousands of attendees each year. HFWF has donated nearly $5 million to community and aina-based organizations that support sustainability, culinary and agricultural education, and cultural programs in Hawaii since 2011. Visit here to learn more!
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