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Fairmont Kea Lani invites the Maui community, guests, and friends of the resort to celebrate the holiday season at its 34th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at 5 p.m. Held in the Palm Court just outside of Kō Restaurant, this cherished tradition will illuminate one of the largest Christmas trees in the state – featuring more than 23,000 sparkling lights – and welcome the season with music, cultural performances and festive cheer.

An estimated 3,000 people participated in the 98th Maui County Fair Parade as thousands more watched the parade unfold along Kaʻahumanu Avenue. The parade kicked off the four-day event at War Memorial Stadium Complex, which returns to the Valley Isle after a six year hiatus.

Koakāne Mattos of Makawao captured the top honor at the 23rd annual Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Kiʻekiʻe Falsetto Contest over the weekend with his heartfelt rendition of the Hawaiian classic “Kalamaula.”

Four days of live music, hula and comedy by local performers will be part of the entertainment lineup for the Maui County Fair, which will be held Thursday, Oct. 2, to Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at the War Memorial Special Events Complex in Wailuku.

All in Da Aloha will hold its final live stream concert this year on Dec. 19, 2020, live from the Guava Tree Bar and Grill. The Christmas streaming concert will feature the Hawaiian Homeboy & Friends hosted by Shane Kahalehau. 

Maui duo, Kahālāwai, featuring Joshua Kahula and Pi‘ilani Arias, take the stage at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on June 2, for their debut CD release party. 

With an attendance nearing 100,000, the Maui Fair is the primary source of funding for many of Maui’s nonprofit and community organizations.

The 94th Annual Maui County Fair kicks off Thursday afternoon with the Grand Parade down Kaʻahumanu Avenue beginning at 4:30 p.m. Click here for the 94th Maui Fair Entertainment Tent Schedule.

Versatile musicians Kaleo Phillips & Friends will perform at Lahaina Restoration Foundation’s free monthly Hawaiian Music Series concert on Thursday, Feb. 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in front of the Baldwin Home Museum at the corner of Dickenson and Front Streets in Lahaina.