The Parent Teacher Student ʻOhana of Kamehameha Schools Maui invites families & friends to the 20th Annual Hoʻolauleʻa 2025!  The celebration will be held on the beautiful High School Campus Grounds in Pukalani, Maui from 9:00am- 4:00pm.

The event will showcase many fun activities including live music & hula performances, ʻOno Grinds at the food booths and trucks, Country Store shopping, Hawaiian Cultural Demo's, Silent Auction (Live & Pick-up), Keiki & Teen Zone, Games, & Prizes, Vendor Village, Logo Store, Sweet Shoppe & Ice Cream Parlor, Book Fair, & More!

Entertainment includes KSM Hawaiian Ensemble, Hālau Kekuaokalā‘au‘ala‘iliahi, Kamaha‘o Haumea-Thronas, Kani Ka Jam, Lawakua, ‘Āinaty, Hammah House Band, Loeka Longakit & ‘Ohana, and Mahele Luna’s 2025 talent show winners- Piliboiz!

Mo‘olelo will be shared by Cody Pueo Pata & Luana Kawaʻa as our Emcee’s.

The manaʻo behind this year’s design is inspired from the ʻAʻaliʻi plant which is known for its strength and durability to heavy winds. The ʻŌlelo Noʻeau, “He ‘aʻaliʻi kū makani mai au; ʻaʻohe makani nana e kulaʻi”, translates to, “I am a wind resistant ‘aʻaliʻi; no gale can blow me over”. It symbolizes the strength and resilience of our people who will overcome in the face of obstacles. The class of 2027 was blessed to be given the name Papa ʻAʻaliʻi Kū Makani during the COVID pandemic. At this time, the fifth-grade returnees and new invitees were preparing to enter middle school facing unknown challenges.  According to DLNR, “ ʻAʻaliʻi is indigenous to Hawaiʻi and is one of the few native Hawaiian plants that can endure fires.” With all that the kaiāulu has gone through from the tragic Lāhainā fires on August 8, 2023.  The manaʻo behind this mea kanu encourages us that no matter what we are faced with, we will always stand strong and we will never get knocked down. We will remain steadfast and resilient. 

Hoʻolauleʻa is Kamehameha Maui's largest fundraising event, typically contributing over 75% of its budget to the following school year.  All proceeds from the event go towards various student enrichment programs including grants, scholarships, teacher appreciation activations, and ʻohana engagement opportunities. 

Scrips are needed to purchase most items at the event excluding Vendor Village, Country Store, Logo Shop, Hydration Station, & Food Trucks which will accept cash/credit card payments. There will not be an ATM onsite.

FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING

Handicap parking is available with valid ID and handicap placard.

We look forward to sharing this event with you, our valued partners, neighbors, community leaders, friends, and ʻohana.