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Festivals of Aloha announces 2025 schedule of events

This year’s Festivals of Aloha will span September through October, with celebrations across Maui, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, Wailea, Hāna, and Makawao. A schedule of events is posted here.

Sentry fan experience mixes world-class golf, food and views at the Plantation Course at Kapalua

The Sentry’s fan experience blends island lifestyle with world-class competition all set against the stunning backdrop of the iconic Plantation Course at Kapalua, according to an announcement promoting the annual event.

Festivals of Aloha announces 2024 schedule of events

Festivals of Aloha has announced its 2024 theme, “Ka Laʻi o Hauola – The Calm of Hauola,” honoring the revered Pōhakuohauola (Hauola Stone) of Lahaina, a historic symbol of healing and restoration. As Maui Nui communities continue to recover from the devastating wildfires of Aug. 8, 2023, this year’s theme reflects the collective hope for peace and comfort, echoing the stone’s ancient legacy of health and renewal, organizers said.

Top 20 things to do on Maui, Oct. 5-18: Oktoberfest, free ‘Ukulele Festival, benefits for Maui wildfire victims

Several festivals on Maui to benefit Maui wildfire victims are coming up, including a donation drive for the Maui Food Bank and for musicians left with no home and instruments. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.

Festivals of Aloha announces 2023 schedule of events

This year’s Festivals of Aloha theme is “Kāhuli leo leʻa–Hoʻōla o ka wao,” or “Sweet-voiced kāhuli–Savior of the forest,” honoring the kāhuli snail.

Festivals of Aloha Releases Virtual Ho‘olaule‘a, June 21-25

Viewers can tune in at 5:30 p.m. each day, June 21-25, and enjoy entertainment, food demonstrations, craft how-to’s and hear the stories from communities on Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i and in Hāna.

Wailuku Friday “Uptown Getdown 9”, Aug. 4

Uptown Getdown 9 will take place on the Maui Thing Stage. The 2 vs. 2 B-Boy Battle will be hosted by Kid Kharma and DJ Joralien.

Aloha Friday Wailuku Town Party, July 7

Derick Sebastian featuring Ryan Tanaka and John Palpallatoc will perform on the Maui Thing Stage from 7-8:30 p.m. during the free family event.