Coming Up This Weekend

Friday September 15th is 3rd Friday in Makawao! This free community event will run from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Live music and entertainment will be taking place throughout the night. Food can be found in one of many Makawao Restaurants, or check out the pop up food court that will be set up along Baldwin Avenue. The Maui Fridays website has information on this event including musical guests and parking locations!

On Saturday September 16th the Pailolo Challenge race will be taking place starting at DT Fleming Beach and concluding at Kaunakakai, Moloka’i. This 26 mile race draws paddlers from not only Hawaii, but Canada and Australia as well. Opening ceremonies for this event will start at 7:30 am.  Multiple competitive classes will be participating in this event.  Come out and cheer on your favorite canoe.  You can view more information via the Paiolo website here.

Also taking place on Saturday September 16th, ocean lovers will gather at Po’olenalena Beach Park for International Coast Clean Up.  All supplies including gloves and buckets will be provided. The first 50 volunteers will receive a free lunch. Please bring your own water in a reusable water container.  The cleanup will take place from 8:30 am to 11:00 am. The Hawaii Paddle Sports website has instructions for all those looking to volunteer.

Enjoy the remainder of you week and have a great weekend!

Your Weekend Events!

September 1st, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, kick off your weekend with Wailuku First Friday. Market Street will be closed to vehicle traffic starting at 5:30 pm. Food will be available from some of Wailuku favorite eateries including Gianotto’s Pizza, 808 On Main, Uptown Chevron and many others! Come and enjoy cooking demonstrations, art gallery opening, live music, and many other fun activities! This is a free family friendly event. The Maui Fridays webpage has all the information regarding this event.

Taking place from Saturday, September 2nd through Monday, September 4th the Potters for Life fundraiser to benefit the Pacific Cancer Foundation will take place at Nalu’s in Kihei. Nalu’s is also a sponsor for this event.  All pottery for the fundraiser is made local on Maui. A variety of demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend.  Please visit the Potters for Life Facebook page here for more information.

On Sunday, September 3rd enjoy the Champagne Brunch at the Ka’anapali Beach Hotel. Brunch will be served from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and features live entertainment. Food items include waffles, crab legs, pastries, omelets, a carving station, and Hawaiian specialties.  Come enjoy the award-winning brunch that is a favorite of locals and visitors alike! The Ka’anapali Beach Hotel website has more information.

Enjoy the remainder of your week and have a safe Labor Day Weekend!

Solar Eclipse 2017

Here is a time lapse video rendering of the Solar Eclipse 2017 as viewed in Oregon! Enjoy!

Happy Canada Day!

Congratulations to all our Canadian friends and family on their 150th Anniversary.  

Happy Canada Day!

Events Coming Up!

This Saturday July 1st the annual Makawao Rodeo Parade will be taking place. The parade is scheduled to start at 9:00 am. This annual event takes place each year the Saturday before 4th of July! This year events will also include face painting, Makawao merchant window decorating contest, crafts, and the annual rummage sale.  Parking will be available at the Oskie Rice Arena with free shuttle rides from 7:00 am to 1:30 pm. Don’t forget the Chili Cookoff from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm! Attendees will be the judge for Best Chili! And burgers for the not chili people with the affordable list of backyard grills people bring.

Lahaina Town has events throughout the day to help you celebrate the 4th of July! The day will kick off with the Maui Crafters event located at Banyan Tree Park starting at 9:00 am. Banyan Tree Park will also have live music and entertainment throughout the day. Front Street will have face painters, magicians, the classic car showcase, and balloon twisters from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 8:00 pm! Don’t forget to purchase your 4th of July t-shirt for $20 at the Lahaina Visitors Center. More information via the Visit Lahaina website here.

Photo Courtesy of Visit Lahaina