Wailuku First Friday kick-off of Festivals of Aloha, Sept. 6

The Wailuku First Friday street party on Sept. 6, 2024 kick’s-off the two month Hawaiian Showcase “Festivals of Aloha.” The event, from 6 to 9 p.m., features entertainment by Maui Music Mission, Te Ohi Nui and Hālau Keola Aliʻi O Kekai. The Hammah House Band celebrates their release of the single “Like Mehk,” with music on the Market St. Stage.

“Wailuku First Friday celebrates the unique charm of our local merchants, many of whom are generational mom-and-pop establishments. It’s with this in mind that we’re excited to introduce ‘Merchant Moments’, a blend of ancillary events hosted by Wailuku businesses, enriching the tapestry of our First Friday festivities,” said event organizer Daryl Fujiwara.

• Meet cast members of the original Hawaiian comedy series, “Moku Moku” at Sandell Artworks. They’ll be sharing stories and updates on the show’s current progress, passing out posters, and taking pictures throughout the evening.
• Talk story and “Meet the Artist”, Philip Sabado at Sabado Art Gallery Wailuku
• Visit Vhibe Maui on Main and Market to check out local Tahitian dance troupe, Te Ohi Nui and their fundraising efforts to send students to Tahiti to compete.
• DJ Burn Bangatrax will be dropping the beats with additional pop up crafters at Wailuku Food Trucks hub along Main Street.

Free parking will be available after 6 p.m. at the new Wailuku Garage. Access into the garages is from Church Street between Vineyard and Main. Market Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 5:30 p.m. Vendors, merchants and entertainers are reminded that Market Street closes at 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 and towed at owner’s expense. 

The event is made possible with support from the County of Maui, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Kilohana by CNHA and Lōkahi Pacific.

Check out wailukufirstfriday.com for more information