The much-anticipated Upcountry Winter Fest presented by the Kekaulike High School Foundation (KHSF) is returning this year, bringing a sparkling array of winter activities, live entertainment, and seasonal delights to the heart of the Upcountry. Whether you're a holiday enthusiast or simply looking to embrace the cozy charm of the season, the Upcountry Winter Fest promises to be a magical event for all ages.

Taking place on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, this year’s festival will transform the King Kekaulike High School campus into a winter wonderland, offering a festive atmosphere, family-friendly activities, and plenty of opportunities to make memories with friends and loved ones.

Highlights of the Upcountry Winter Fest include:

• Holiday Craft Fair hosted by Na Ali’i Football: Stroll through a charming market of local artisans and holiday vendors offering unique gifts.

• Farmers Market: Our community’s greenest thumbs will have locally grown produce and plants available for purchase.

• Food Trucks and Booths: Fuel your holiday walk through campus with offerings from multiple food trucks and booths manned by the many school organizations participating in this event.

• Live Music & Entertainment: Enjoy live performances from local musicians and entertainers, including Zenshin Daiko, Kalama Intermediate Ukulele Band, and the Na Ali’i Big Band.

• Visit with Santa: Children (and adults!) can meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus for photos and to share their holiday wishes. A mailbox with express service to the North Pole will also be available to those that want to make extra sure that the elves get their wish lists.

• Holiday Display: Delight in a walkable holiday display featuring beloved holiday characters expertly portrayed by the King Kekaulike Drama Club.

• Keiki Games: Keep the keiki engaged with games and prizes operated by participating school organizations.

• Non-Profit & Business Booths: Get to know local non-profit organizations and businesses that help make our community thrive.

In addition to the wide range of events and activities, Upcountry Winter Fest will feature a silent auction pick up spot, with the online auction live until November 23, 2024.  Auction items can be found at bit.ly/khsf2024silentauction. Proceeds go towards scholarships for King Kekaulike High School students and include a generous hand blown glassware collection donated by local artisan, Rick Strini among other wonderful gift ideas.

With help and support of our community, admission and parking at the Upcountry Winter Fest are free! This event is supported by the County of Maui, the Office of Economic Development, and the Nuestro Futuro Foundation. The KHSF is grateful to all the generous sponsors who have helped make the event possible: Pukalani Superette, Pukalani Ace Hardware, S&I Rentals, Kula Botanical Gardens, Pacific Media Group, and Calasa Trucking.

For more information on the Upcountry Winter Fest, including the full schedule of events and participants, please follow them on Instagram at @upcountrywinterfest and @kekaulikehighschoolfoundation or Facebook at Upcountry Winter Fest and Kekaulike High School Foundation.