When you party with the farm crowd, be prepared to have a good time.

Admission is free to the 5th Annual “Maui County Agricultural Festival” at the Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapu on Saturday, April 7th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Owner Mike Phillips opened Coconut’s Fish in April 2009, bringing in a mix of visitors and residents into his restaurant at the Azeka Center. “All our business has been referrals,” he said.

Fresh local produce stars in a composed roasted beet salad demonstrated by celebrity chef Joey Macadangdang of Roy’s Kaanapali.

The upcoming Maui County Agricultural Festival is in search of a new locally-made food product that utilizes the most amount of locally grown products. The winning local entrepreneur will get help in taking their product from idea to the store shelf.

Hospitality and Culinary students at the University of Hawai’i Maui College join in a collaborative effort to present: “Trans-Mediterranea: Cuisines of the Mediterranean Trade Route.”

Tucked behind Haiku’s Town Center is Maui Kombucha, a local hub that offers freshly made kombucha on tap, elixirs, and raw/vegan food.

The Kula Bistro, a new Italian restaurant, is creating a buzz upcountry.

“Tasty Crust is the place where our family used to go all the time so my parents wouldn’t have to cook.”

Jeff Endervelt, CEO of Maui Tacos, has opened a new location at the old Alexander Fish-n-Chips location at Kihei Kalama Village.