Made In Maui Applications

All Local Creators and Makers Are Invited!

The much awaited 12th Annual 2025 Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival, the pinnacle of island creativity, craftsmanship, and community, the Maui Chamber of Commerce is currently taking vendor applications.

This two-day event, which is scheduled for November 7–8 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, is your opportunity to interact with wholesale buyers and merchants, exhibit your locally produced goods to thousands of people, and significantly expand your clientele.

Don’t pass this up! The deadline for applications is June 2 at 4:30 p.m.

Be a part of the biggest product exhibition in Maui County by applying now!
For more information, go to MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com.

Events This Weekend

Here are some events happening this weekend on Maui:

The Maui Brewing Company in Kihei, Maui is hosting a POG Fest from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 605 Lipoa Parkway, Kihei, HI 96753.

The fourth annual POG Fest hosted by Maui Brewing Company is back and better than before! This vibrant celebration honors all things POG, including guava, orange, and passionfruit, with inventive drink concoctions, tropical fare, and a joyous ambiance that captures the islands’ joyful essence. It’s the ideal way to spend your Saturday with friends, enjoying some amazing island atmosphere and drinks.

At Hyatt Regency in Lahaina, Maui, 🎶 ʻAha Mele at 200 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, starting at 5:30 PM

Join the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa for a special ʻAha Mele (music gathering) to commemorate 45 years of hospitality, community, and aloha. Take enjoy a small-scale acoustic performance by local artist Akoni and Maui’s favorite Anuhea, accompanied by the sound of the ocean and island beat. Ono grinds (wonderful cuisine), local craft booths, and refreshing drinks are also available for purchase at the event. We cordially invite all guests, residents, and Hyatt ʻohana members to join us in celebrating this incredible milestone.

Molokai Community Health Center, 30 Oki Place, Kaunakakai, HI 🕛 🌺 Arts, Crafts & Farmers Market 🎺 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Don’t miss Kaunakakai’s weekly Arts, Crafts, and Farmers Market over on Molokaʻi. More than 40 local vendors will be selling fresh produce, island delights, handcrafted crafts, and more at this community-focused event. Families and anybody wishing to support small shops and take in Molokaʻi’s genuine charm would love this midday excursion.

Spring Forward

Don’t Forget !!!

Time “Springs Forward” this Sunday, March 9th!

Humpback Whale Count

During the Sanctuary Ocean Count and Great Whale Count on February 22, about 500 volunteers recorded 262 sightings of humpback whales in 15 minutes. Across the Hawaiian Islands, 1,947 sightings were reported, albeit some might be duplicates. Data from 44 sites was gathered by volunteers as part of continuing research on humpback whales. Every winter, these whales travel to Hawaii to mate, give birth, and care for their young.

You can read the entire article via The Maui News here.

Flooding Mitigation

Regarding Kihei Maui Flooding Mitigation:

Tom Cook, Maui Council Member who represents Kihei, will be holding a Town Hall Meeting tomorrow, February 12th, at 6pm at The Malcolm Center located at 1305 1305 N. Holopono St., Ste. 5. in Kīhei.