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Lahaina Food & Wine Festival introduces Grand Taste at Lahaina Jodo Mission
The Lahaina Food & Wine Festival will debut its Grand Taste Event at Lahaina Jodo Mission on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., bringing together an exceptional lineup of chefs, wine partners, and the community for an evening that celebrates Lahaina’s culinary talent and spirit of connection.
Chicago is on a mission to rebuild Lahaina through music and food
Hua Momona Foundation is taking the annual Maui Music and Food Experience fundraiser to the mainland on Nov. 7 at the Copernicus Center’s Gateway Theater in Chicago.
Maui AgFest happening today: complete entertainment and event lineup, road advisory
The 16th MauiAgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair takes place today at the War Memorial Special Events Field. As crews set up tents, booths and tables, a special route has been planned to ease entry and exit from the War Memorial site. Organizers have also released a full lineup of entertainment for the day.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui unveils Kapalua Wine and Chef Series beginning in March
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua has launched the Kapalua Wine & Chef Series at Banyan Tree, offering exclusive monthly culinary experiences. Each event pairs award-winning wines with creative dishes from top chefs, including MICHELIN-starred talent.
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.
New restaurant Coco Deck Lahaina officially opens this week
The Hana Hou Hospitality brand opens Coco Deck Lahaina, Kitchen + Bar this week, led by Chef Alvin Savella, “The Kitchen Assassin.” Coco Deck Lahaina hosts a soft opening for Maui residents on Sept. 4 and 5; and an official grand opening on Sept. 7.
Hua Momona Foundation announces inaugural Maui Music & Food Experience
The inaugural Maui Music & Food Experience will launch at three locations Sept. 5-7, the Hua Momona Foundation announced.
‘Maui Chefs Cook for a Cause’ to Benefit Community Leader
Fellow Maui chefs are banding together for “Maui Chefs Cook for a Cause,” a fundraiser on Sunday, July 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. at FOND, Chef Jojo Vasquez’s neighborhood eatery in the Nāpili Shopping Center. All proceeds from the event will go towards the substantial medical expenses facing Chef Riko Bartolome and his ‘ohana.
