Keiki Hula Festival at Lahaina Cannery Mall

The Keiki Hula Festival is coming to Lahaina Cannery Mall in July. LCM photo.

The Lahaina Cannery Mall will host its 18th annual Keiki Hula Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17.

This free, two-day cultural event will feature hālau (dance troupes) from across the island presenting richly choreographed kahiko (ancient hula) and auana (modern) hula that express the traditional values of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.

The weekend celebration also features Hawaiian artisans and crafters demonstrating lei making, weaving, wood carving and other traditional skills.

Hālau will take the stage every-other hour beginning at 11 a.m. with the last performance at 3:30 p.m. each day.

SATURDAY, JULY 16

11 a.m. – Hui Lanakila
12:30 p.m. – Te Tiare Patitifa
2 p.m. – Na Kamalii Nani O Lahaina
3:30 p.m. – Te Tiare Patitifa

SUNDAY, JULY 17

11 a.m. – Hui Lanakila
12:30 p.m – Te Tiare Patitifa
2 p.m. – Halau Hula Okeola Aliiokekai
3:30 p.m. – Halau Hula Malani o Kapehe

Additional events in July

Tuesday
Free ‘ukulele lessons at 5:45 p.m.

Thursday
Polynesian Hula Lessons at 5 p.m.

Saturday
Keiki Hula Show at 1 p.m.
Maui Toy Works – Yu-Gi-Oh Card Session from 3 to 5 p.m.

Sunday
All-ages comedy and magic with Holden Mowat at 11:30 a.m.
Keiki Hula Show at 1 p.m.

For more information about Lahaina Cannery Mall, call (808) 661-5304 or visit LahainaCanneryMall.com.