Yearly Events

January

Every January, the PGA kicks the year off with its first tournament at the Plantation Course in Kapalua®. The Tournament of Champions offers daily tickets to watch golfers compete. There are also upgraded packages for weekly tickets, hospitality packages and a "Champagne Package."

The event is always in need of volunteers. If you are a fan of golf and have some extra time on your hands, it is truly a lot of fun to help out and be apart of the action.

If you have served in the military and are a vet, active duty or retired, free tickets are available. Simply go on the PGA website and fill out the necessary forms.

April

Experience the Hawaiian culture through music and dance, and through art, speaker panels, film, and so much more! Celebration of the Arts takes place in Kapalua® each April, and is a "must do" while staying on Maui. This event was rated the "number one cultural event," by Modern Luxury Hawaii Magazine.

June

The Maui Film Festival is hailed as one of the top film festivals in the world. Held every year at The Maui Arts and Cultural Center, and outside in the Wailea Resort, the Maui Film Festival features five days and nights of movie premiers, award ceremonies, director panels, galas and some of the top names in cinema.

Those that attend look forward to their screenings under the stars, where you can sit on the grass or on lawn chairs and watch movie premiers on a 50-foot screen.

The Maui Film Festival is an exciting event, held in a relaxed and casual environment that only Maui can provide.

February

World Whale Day is held annually in Kihei, and aims to promote awareness of our humpback whales and their environment. This fun-filled event is great for the whole family. Enjoy the "Parade of Whales," live music, the keiki carnival, local food and more.

The event is held every February, the first Saturday before Presidents Day.

March

The annual Art of Aloha day takes place at the Lahaina Galleries in the heart of Front Street in Lahaina.  Artists from around the world including Alexei Butirskiy, Guy Buffet, Ronaldo Macedo, Steve Matson, Robert Lyn Nelson, Roy Tabora, Michael Talbot, Steve Turnbull, Caroline Zimmermann and more all come out to talk about their art and meet the public.

This event is free and open to the public and light refreshments and pupus are provided.

April or May

The annual Maui Steel Guitar Festival is a three-day event that is free to the public and offers a level of entertainment that can only be found in Hawaii. Enjoy steel guitar performances, presentations, instructional workshops and nightly jam sessions.

April

The Annual East Maui Taro Festival is a free event that is dedicated to educating people about the significance of the staple food of the Hawaiian diet, Taro. This all-day event features live music, authentic hula dancing, local arts & crafts, a farmers market with a wide variety of Taro for sale, cultural activities such as poi pounding and basket weaving, food booths (each featuring a taro dish) and more.

May-August

During the months of May through August, the Buddhist temples on Maui host a number of Obon Festivals. These festivals are welcome to the public, and honor those that are deceased.

Traditional Buddhist dancing, drumming, gorgeous flickering lanterns, kimonos and fabulous food, are all part of this traditional and spiritual event.

May

The Maui Brewers Festival is one of Maui’s most beloved events! Guests are treated to some of the finest craft brews from local and national breweries, food from some of the top restaurants on Maui, live music, a home brew competition, door prizes and more. If you aren’t a fan of beer there is also plenty of craft root beer, hard cider and hard komobucha to be enjoyed!

Maui Arts and Cultural Center

May

May 1^st is Lei Day in Hawaii! This Hawaiian holiday has been celebrated since 1928 and is loved by all residents of Hawaii. On this day, you can find young keiki (children) and adults wearing leis of all colors and varieties. Each island has their own lei, Maui’s lei is the “lokilani rose,” which is pink.

We encourage all our guests to go buy a lei on May 1^st, or make your own from the floral plumeria blossoms found throughout The Ridge.

June

As the longest running wine and food festival event in the US, The Kapalua® Wine and Food Festival showcases world-class treasures from the island of Maui, and some of the most exquisite wine found from all over the world. Do not miss out on this opportunity to enjoy fabulous food and wine, cooking demonstrations, seminars and incredible live music! Event takes place every June.

June 11

King Kamehameha Day honors one of Hawaii`s greatest and most beloved kings, King Kamehameha. King Kamehameha is celebrated in Hawaii for uniting the Hawaiian Islands.

Do not miss the King Kamehameha Day Parade, held in Lahaina on Front Street. This beautiful parade honors all the islands and features beautiful floats, hula dancers, live music and more.

We highly recommend attending the parade. It is a wonderful way to learn more about our state`s history and traditions.

July

The Makawao Rodeo and Parade is held every year in the early days of July. The event kicks off with an exciting parade that threads its way through historic Makawao Town. Parade watchers can see Maui`s Paniolos (cowboys) on horseback, as they make their way to the rodeo. The parade also features some of Maui`s beautiful hula dancers, the Mayor of Maui and more.

Once the parade is over, the rodeo begins! Over 350 cowboys and Poniolos from all over the world come out to take a shot in the arena. Watch as they rope and ride their way to the top!

During the evening, enjoy live country music and some wonderful food.

September-October

The Festivals of Aloha are a beautiful showcase of traditional Hawaiian culture, music and dance. During the weeks of September and early October, you will find different events on the island. Check their website for an updated schedule of when and where to find the Festivals of Aloha.

October

The Maui County Fair dates back to 1916, forty-three years before Hawaii was named the 50^th state in the US.

This 90+ year old fair is one of the largest events of the year, and loved by young and old. The three-day event kicks off early October with the Maui Fair Parade, and includes many attractions! Enjoy tones of family friendly rides, entertainment, incredible food, contests, livestock and poultry exhibit and SO much more.

If you are visiting the island during this time the Maui County Fair is an event you do not want to miss. Not only do you get to experience an exciting fair, but you also get to experience the rich culture of our island.

October

The XTERRA World Championships brings out some of the best athletes in the world! Held every October at The Ritz Carlton Hotel, this grueling off road triathlon begins with a 1-mile swim from Flemings Beach, a 20-mile mountain bike ride up the West Maui Mountains and a 6.5-mile trail run.

Enter to compete in this premier race, or watch from the side lines as the participants cross the finish line in Kapalua!