From the Maui Visitors Bureau

MARCH

9       Haiku Ho'olaulea & Flower Festival
        Haiku Community Center, Haiku
        (808) 573-8618
Cultural event with entertainment, food, games, flower demonstrations, lei contest and more.

9       Maui Wedding  Professional's Bridal Fair
    Queen Ka'ahumanu Center,
        (808) 877-3369
Center court showcases a variety of products and services on getting married on Maui.

11-4/7  Art Maui 2002
    Maui Arts & Cultural Center
        (808) 242-7469
The 24th annual juried show of multi-media works by Maui artists.

16-17   Ocean Arts Festival
        Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina
        (888) 310-1117
Lahaina celebrates annual migration of the humpback whales, with art, Hawaiian entertainment, exciting games and activities.

16-18   Queen Ka'ahumanu Festival
    Queen Ka'ahumanu Center
        (808) 877-3369
Event celebrates the Queen after whom the Center is named.  Hawaiian exhibits, lei contest, entertainment and keiki (children) programs.

16      Prince Kuhio Celebration
    Kaunakakai, Island of Moloka'i
        (808) 553-3876
Cultural event with food, arts and crafts, and entertainment.

16      Ho'onanea Hou Presents  Robi Kahakalau and  Makaha Sons
    Maui Arts & Cultural Center
        (808) 242-7469
Hawaiian music concert by Robi Kahakalau and Makaha Sons.

23     Ho'omau 2002 benefit concert for Punana Leo O Maui
          Maui Botanical Gardens Amphitheater, across the street from the War Memorial Stadium parking lot
time:  9:00am-sunset

Lots of food which benefit the kaiapuni schools, more local crafters this year, keiki zone, and of course, great entertainment including Keali'i Reichel, Kapono Ka'aihue, Ho'okena, Pound for Pound, Legacy, Nä Kui, Raiateia Helm, Jason Sadang, Nä Käne,  Lähainä Grown, Nä Kamali'i Te Mea O Te Atua, and of course the kamali'i/children of Pünana Leo O Maui and the Kula Kaiapuni Schools (K-12).

28-31   Celebration of the Arts
        The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua Resort
        (808) 669-6200
Celebration of the people, arts and culture of Hawai'i; workshops, demonstrations and entertainment.

APRIL

12-14   East-Maui Taro Festival
        Hana Ball Park, Hana
        (808) 248-8972
A celebration of the staple of the Hawaiian diet, taro (kalo), includes exhibits, lectures, demonstrations,
food booths and live entertainment.

12-5/4  Annual Trash Art Show
    Queen Ka'ahumanu Center
        (808) 877-3369
A fun, fanciful but very serious look at what can be done artistically with trash.

13      Ho'onanea Hou Presents Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom
    Maui Arts & Cultural Center
        (808) 242-7469
Hawaiian music concert by Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom.

t/b/a   Da Kine Hawaiian Pro Am Wavesailing Championship
        Ho'okipa Beach, Ku'au
        (800) 827-7466
Top wave sailors compete on the Maui stop of the Professional Windsurfing Association's World Tour.

20-21   Banyan Tree Birthday Party
        Front Street, Lahaina
        (888) 310-1117
129th birthday party of Lahaina's famous Banyan Tree includes  birthday cake, displays and historical information.

20      David Malo Day
        Lahainaluna High School, Lahaina
        (808) 662-4000
Hawaiian lu'au and hula performances celebrate Hawai'i's famous scholar.

27      Ulupalakua Thing!
        Maui County Agricultural Trade Show & Sampling
        Tedeschi Vineyards, Ulupalakua
        (808) 875-0457 or (808) 878-6058
Local product exhibits and sampling, food and entertainment.

MAY

1       22nd Annual Lei Festival and Competition
        Outrigger Wailea Resort, Wailea
        (808) 879-1922
Flower lei competition, live Hawaiian entertainment and the Aloha Festival Royal Court.

1       The Fairmont Kea Lani May Day Celebration
        The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, Wailea
        (808) 875-4100
Featuring floral, feather, kukui nut lei displays, and Hawaiian entertainment.

2       Ho'onanea Hou Presents The Brothers Cazimero
    Maui Arts & Cultural Center
        (808) 242-7469
Concert by Hawai'i duo, The Brothers Cazimero and Kumu Hula Leina'ala Heine.

4-6     Verizon Hawai'i Hall of Fame Pro-Am and Championship
        The Plantation Course,
    Kapalua Resort
        (808) 669-8870
36-hole stroke play Pro-Am Golf Tournament.

5       Kaiwi Challenge  One Man Canoe Race
    Kaunakakai, Island of Moloka'i
        (808) 225-1629
International team, one person, outrigger canoe race.

9-11    Mother's Day Orchid Show
    Queen Ka'ahumanu Center
        (808) 877-3369
The Maui Orchid Society's juried show and sale of exotic award winning orchids and custom corsages.

11      Annual Seabury Hall Craft Fair
          Seabury Hall Campus, Makawao
          (808) 572-825
Island crafts, demonstrations, kid's activities and entertainment.

10-12   Kapalua Jr. Vet/Sr. Tennis Championships
    Kapalua Tennis Club, Kapalua
        (808) 669-5677
Men and women 30 years and over enjoy singles, doubles and mixed doubles competition.

12-26   In Celebration of Canoes
        Front Street, Lahaina
        (888) 310-1117
Week-long cultural festival featuring the Hawaiian canoe.  Master canoe carvers from around the Pacific carving canoes from logs throughout the event, a parade of canoes, cultural demonstrations and concert.

18      Moloka'i Ka Hula Piko
        Papohaku Beach Park,
    Island of Moloka'i
        (808) 553-3876
Celebration of the birth of hula;  hula performances, lectures, story-telling, Hawaiian food,  games and crafts.

20      Maui Symphony Orchestra & Festival
    Maui Arts & Cultural Center
        (808) 242-7469
Season finale, featuring violinist Chee Yun and works by Bartok, Bruch and Beethoven.

24-27   Annual Wailea Open Tennis Championship
    Wailea Golf and Tennis Club
        (808) 879-1958
Free to spectators, this tournament features world-wide players in several divisions.

25      Classic Windsurfing Event
        Kanaha Beach Park, Kahului
       (808) 877-2111
Part of the 18th annual Maui Race series.

JUNE

7-9     Maui International  Music Festival
    Maui Arts & Cultural Center
        Information: (808) 986-8400
        Tickets:  (808) 242-7469
World-class musicians will set Maui aglow during a weekend of Chamber Music favorites.

8       King Kamehameha Day Floral Parade &  Ho'olaule'a
    Front Street, Lahaina
        (888) 310-1117
A colorful float parade showcasing island flowers, entertainment, and an awards ceremony at the Banyan Tree Park.

8       King Kamehameha Day Celebration
        Moloka'i Civic Center,
    Island of Moloka'i
        (808) 567-6027
Ho'olaulea to include Hawaiian entertainment, food, arts and crafts.

8       Neil Pryde Slalom
        Kanaha Beach Park, Kahului
       (808) 877-2111
Windsurfing slalom race, the second event of the Maui Race Series.

8       Japanese Summer Festival
        Market Street, Wailuku
        (808) 270-7414
Cultural festivities, food, crafts and displays.

8-9     Upcountry Fair
        Eddie Tam Complex, Makawao
Country fair with livestock auction, farmers market, entertainment, crafts and food booths.

10      King's Trail Triathlon
        Maui Prince Hotel, Makena
        (808) 891-2022
Swim, bike and run a unique course that retraces a path ancient Hawaiians used to circumnavigate the island.

12-16   Maui Film Festival at Wailea resort
        Information: (808) 579-9996
        or (888) 999-6330
Under-the-stars premieres and special screenings, Hawaiian storytelling, chant and hula and contemporary Hawaiian music,  and The Taste of Wailea.

15      Shapers Surf Event
        Launiupoko Park, Lahaina
        (808) 877-2111
The 7th annual surf meet for keiki (children) 12 and under.

15      King Kamehameha Day Pa'u & floral parade and
        Ho'olaulea
        Front Street and Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina
        (888) 310-1117
A colorful parade featuring decorated horse riders, food, crafters and Hawaiian entertainment.

15      Maui Classic Car Show
    Queen Ka'ahumanu Center
        (808) 877-3369
Wonderfully restored vintage automobiles on display.

21      Ashworth Kapalua Clambake Golf Tournament
        Kapalua's Plantation, Village and Bay Courses
        (808) 669-8803
This 16th annual Pro-Am event highlights a clambake feast.

22      Hoyle Schweitzer Course Race
        Kanaha Beach Park, Kahului
        (808) 877-2111
Windsurfing Pacific Regional Championship

23      Ki ho'alu (Slack Key) Guitar Festival
    Maui Arts & Cultural Center
        (808) 242-7469
Features Hawaii's top slack key guitarists showcasing this traditional Hawaiian art form.

28      Just Desserts
        Maui Prince Hotel, Makena
        (808) 877-3680
Enjoy sweets and more at this annual fundraising event for the Maui Humane Society.
 

For an in-depth local community calendar of civic, governmental and social functions, be sure to check out:   CalendarMaui.com

Free Hula Shows

Whalers Village, Ka`anapali
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
7:00 - 8:00 pm

Lahaina Cannery Mall, Lahaina
Every Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 pm with Keiki (children's) Hula every Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm

Lahaina Center
Every Wednesday & Friday at 2:00 p.m., also every Friday at 6:00 p.m.

Kapalua Shops, Kapalua
Thursdays 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Outdoor Markets

Maui Swap Meet
Kahului, next to Post Office on Pu'unene Avenue
Every Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Hana Farmer's & Crafter's Market
Hasegawa Service Station
Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Ka`ahumanu Shopping Center
Fridays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Kahului Shopping Center
Wednesdays, 7 a.m. - noon

Honokowai
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays  7:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Suda Store, Kihei
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

All events are subject to change without notice

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