“Endless Summer” Wailuku First Friday

The June 2017 edition of Wailuku First Friday takes place this Friday, June 2, 2017, with the theme “Endless Summer.” This free family event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Market Street. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Wailuku First Friday takes place this Friday, June 2, 2017, and will celebrate “Endless Summer” in Wailuku. Photo Courtesy

Entertainment Lineup:

· Dane and Lane on the Maui Thing Stage from 7-8 p.m.
· Kush County on the Maui Thing Stage from 8-9 p.m.
· Julianna Trowbridge performing at the Wailuku Banyan Tree Park from 6-9 p.m.

Other WFF highlights on Market Street include:

· Art Show Reception for Tazja Kahanamoku at the Wailuku Coffee Company
· Mermaids Art Show by Sean Baba at the Fresh Island Art Gallery
· Food for Thought Benefit Concert with Pat Simmons Jr., Kanekoa, The Deborah Vial Band and more at ʻĪao Theatre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25-$40.

Parking/Street Closure Info:

Motorists are reminded that Market Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 5:30 p.m. Signage will remind the public that no cars will be allowed on Market Street during the event. Cars left parked on the street during the event will be ticketed.

Maui Medical Group offers free parking during Wailuku First Friday at the facility’s lot, located near the Main/High Street intersection. The Vineyard Street parking exit will close at 9 p.m.; patrons can exit the lot onto Main Street after 9 p.m.

Vendor Information:

The Wailuku First Friday event showcases dozens of artisans, handmade crafters and food vendors. For vendor information and reservations, contact vendor coordinator Alan Takitani at (808) 281-2801. A copy of vendor’s general excise tax license, health permit (for food vendors) and additional insured will be required.

Wailuku First Friday is a Community Street Party and is generously sponsored by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, the County of Maui, Tri-Isle RC&D, Inc., Sae Design, Maui Thing, Maui Redevelopment Agency, KONI 104.7 FM, KAOI, KPOA, Pacific Media Group, First Hawaiian Bank, Kamaʻāina Properties, Inc., Wailuku Community Association, Maui Time, IBEW Local 1186, Hawaiʻi Carpenters Union-Maui, Young Brothers, Meadow Gold, HMSA, and Connec, LLC.

Friday Town Parties are now celebrated every week, every month in different towns across Maui County.