The 18th annual Maui Film Festival will take place from June 21 to 25, 2016, at the Wailea Resort. A full schedule of events and screenings was released today including the lineup of three tasting events including: the Taste of Summer Opening Night Twilight Reception, Taste of Chocolate and Taste of Wailea.

Taste of Summer Opening Night Twilight Reception: The Official Launch Party for the 18th annual Maui Film Festival with cocktail reception, dinner, and live music sets the bar high for its culinary artistry and beyond-creative-cocktails.  The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, at the Grand Wailea – A Waldorf Astoria Resort.  Each ticket includes admission to Wednesday Night’s Celestial Cinema Double Feature. (Menu) (Tickets)

Taste of Chocolate: Maui Film Festival’s over-the-top event for lovers of chocolate.  Dress up and experience the extraordinary flavors and sensual experience known as the Taste of Chocolate.  The event runs from 10 p.m. to midnight on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.  Each ticket includes admission to Friday Night’s Celestial Cinema Double Feature & Festivities. (Menu) (Tickets)

Taste of Wailea: The TASTE OF WAILEA is both the granddaddy of all Festival parties and the ‘Crown Jewel’ of the Festival’s Culinary Arts Celebrations. In short, “The Best of The Best of Wailea’s Best Chefs.”  The event runs from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 24 at the Wailea Golf Academy.  Each ticket includes admission to Saturday Night’s Celestial Cinema Double Feature & Festivities. (Menu) (Tickets)

*Guests must be 21 or over to attend the three taste events.

*Click here for a complete lineup for the 2017 Celestial Cinema screenings.

Taste of Wailea / Image: Malika Dudley

2015 Taste of Chocolate event at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea.

2015 Taste of Chocolate event at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea.

2015 Taste of Chocolate event at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea.

2015 Taste of Chocolate event at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea.

2015 Taste of Chocolate event at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea.

2015 Taste of Chocolate event at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea.

2015 Taste of Chocolate event at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea.

2015 Taste of Chocolate event at the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea.

Strawberry chocolate at the 2015 Taste of Chocolate event. Photo by Malika Dudley.