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A Weekend of Heart-Pounding Action and Family Fun on Upcountry Maui: Prepare for the Makawao Stampede 2025!

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The Makawao Stampede is back and bigger than ever at the Oskie Rice Arena, so mark your calendars and bring the whole “ohana!”

Monster Bull Bash & Live Music on Friday, July 4
The Monster Bull Bash will take over the arena for an exciting evening to start off the holiday weekend! A unique live performance by country music star Jimmy Charles kicks off the evening, laying the groundwork for an exciting evening of expert bull riding and exhilarating entertainment.

Paniolo Day is Saturday, July 5.
Enjoy a full day of traditional rodeo excitement as you honor Maui’s cowboy culture! Highlights include the popular Roselani Ice Cream Eating Contest, a family-friendly Keiki Zone, a hands-on petting zoo, and the rodeo’s first performance. Families are encouraged to play, cheer, and take in the charms of the Upcountry on this day.

Patriotic Day and Championship Finals on Sunday, July 6
Patriotic Day, a celebration of tradition and skill, marks the end of the weekend. Watch the thrilling Crowning of Champions as the best competitors attack the arena, participate in the Mahi Pono Watermelon Eating Contest, and support expert operators in the Kubota Excavator Challenge.

The Makawao Stampede is more than simply a rodeo; it’s a multigenerational celebration of culture, community, and rural life. “It’s where families come to make memories that last a lifetime,” the event organizers say.

Visit http://www.OskieRiceEventCenter.com for a complete schedule of events this week, and this Fourth of July weekend, visit Upcountry!

Parade Reminder

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Remember that tomorrow is the Makawao Parade!

Tomorrow, Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Upcountry’s favorite celebration is taking place, so mark your calendar and set your alarm!

The Makawao Fourth of July Parade is a joyous event that fills Baldwin Avenue and Makawao Street with vibrant floats, marching bands, vintage vehicles, paniolo on horseback, and energetic community organizations. Both locals and tourists are drawn to this vibrant celebration of Makawao’s cowboy heritage and creative spirit.

To secure a spot and take advantage of family-friendly attractions like the keiki stick horse race, live music, mouthwatering food vendors, and more, get there early.

Celebrate Upcountry Style: Makawao Parade 2025

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Saturday, June 28, 2025

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Attend the Makawao Parade to start off your Independence Day celebrations in a way that is exclusive to Maui! This beloved Upcountry celebration brings Baldwin Avenue and Makawao Street to life with vibrant community groups, vintage rides, vibrant marching bands, and a colorful parade of paniolo on horseback. It’s more than just a parade; it honors Makawao’s artistic flair and cowboy heritage. The day offers a happy fusion of tradition and holiday pleasure, with family-friendly attractions like the keiki stick horse racing, country music, ono grinds, and local merchants.

Second HLU Meeting on Bill 9 Set for June 18th.

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The Housing and Land Use (HLU) Committee will hold its second meeting to discuss Bill 9 this Wednesday, June 18 at 9:00 AM HST. The meeting will take place in the Council Chamber at the Kalana O Maui Building, 8th Floor, 200 South High Street, Wailuku, Hawai‘i.

The agenda and livestream link are available here.

Given the number of pending testimonies, a third meeting is likely. We’ll share updates as more information becomes available.

Made In Maui Applications

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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.