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Weekend Events Update

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Starting on Thursday September 24th and running through Sunday September 27th is the 93rd annual Maui Fair.  The Maui Fair will be held at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku.  This “Timeless Tradition” started in 1916 and is considered a must do event!  The Maui Fair will kick off on Thursday with its traditional parade that happens to be the largest parade in Maui.  The entire weekend will be filled with fun entertainment, rides, food, and more. For information on the fair including ticket information and the fair schedule,  visit the Maui Fair website here.

Saturday September 26th The First Tee Hawaii’s Family Golf Day at The Dunes at Maui Lani will be happening from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Golf activities for the entire family will be available.  Games and activities for kids along with food and refreshments!  Golf lessons will be available from on site professionals.  Admission is free!  The First Tee Organization site has more information for this event.

The Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival is this Sunday September 27th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in Lahaina at the Lahaina Banyan Tree.  “Aunty Emma” had made it her mission to preserve the cultural tradition of hula serving on many boards and creating numerous events.  Activities, lei making, and hula dancing will be taking place throughout the day.  The Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival Facebook page is viewable here to keep you up to date with this event.

We hope the remainder of your week is wonderful and that you have a fabulous weekend!

Coming Up This Weekend!

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Friday night September 11th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm its Art Night in Lahaina Town!  Come to Lahaina and enjoy special gallery shows, refreshments, and watching artists in action.  Stop by the Lahaina Visitors Center and pick up a map of galleries participating in this FREE event!

Saturday September 12th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm the 20th annual Stand For Children Celebration will take place at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Shopping Center.  This free event will feature entertainment with youth and child related performers.  The Maui Family Support Services sponsors this event in the hopes to bring attention to the children and families of the community.  Come out and enjoy the day and show your support!

Also on Saturday, the ongoing restoration of Honokowai occurs every Saturday.  Volunteers meet at 9:00 am at the Puukoli’i Train Station in Lahaina and dedicate 5 hours to restoring the archeological site.  Bring your own lunch, water, protective clothing, and bug repellent.  Groups and families are all welcome and encouraged to participate. Come help care for the land!  Maui Cultural Lands is in charge of this event.  Your help is greatly appreciated!

Have a wonderful week and a great weekend!

Coming Up This Weekend

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Friday night August 14th is Art Night in Lahaina!  From 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm come enjoy refreshments, see artists in action, and view special gallery showings.  Available in the Lahaina Visitor Center is a map of all the participating galleries.  This is a free event open to the public!

August 15th, Saturday, a benefit diner and performance  by John Crice will take pace at Lumeria Maui in upcountry Makawao.  This event will benefit Whale Trust Maui.  You can learn more about the Whale Trust Maui Organization here.  This event will have dinner, a silent auction and live music featuring Grammy Award winner John Cruz!  Information on the event including purchasing tickets can be found here.

On Sunday August 16th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm the Hawaii Animal Rescue Foundation will have pet adoptions at Whole Foods in Kahului Maui.  All these animals are in need of a good home.  Come and rescue your next family pet!

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Celebrating Fourth Of July

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One of the biggest holidays is coming up this weekend.  The Fourth of July for many people is a favorite holiday celebrating America with friends and family. There will be plenty of fun activities to do this weekend.

The Maui Obon Festival starts July 3rd at 6:30 pm with dancing starting at 8:00 pm.  The Lahaina Jodo Mission temple has a beautiful lantern floating ceremony with messages to loved ones sent out to sea.  This is the Obon Festival that is a must see!  Other Obon Festivals will be happening throughout Maui on various dates.  Check the schedule here via Maui Magazine for other ceremonies.

The annual Pineapple Festival will be happening on Lanai both Friday and Saturday July 3rd and 4th from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Dole Park.  Come enjoy crafts, food, entertainment, and prizes.  A special 10:00 pm ferry will bring those from Maui back to Lahaina on July 4th.  You can make reservations through Expeditions Ferry.  The Pineapple Festival website has more details.

In Lahaina, The Fourth of July celebration will kick off at 4:00 pm.  Holiday specials will be had at many of the local shops and eateries.  Spend the afternoon shopping and enjoying keiki activities before the fireworks start that evening scheduled for 8:00 pm.  Jazz Maui will be having a concert on the Lahaina Library Lawn featuring the Chop Suey Jazz Band, University of Texas Arlington Jazz Faculty, and the Maui Community Band.  There is no cost for the concert that starts at 5:00 pm and runs until 9:00 pm.  Official Fourth of July t-shirts will be on sale starting at 2:00 pm in Campbell Park.  The fireworks in Lahaina is the only public fireworks displayed on Maui.  Visit the Lahaina website here for more information.

We hope everyone has a safe and fun-filled Fourth of July weekend!

Your Weekly Events Update

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This Friday at the Azeka Shopping Center is the Kihei Fourth Friday Town Party!  This free event runs from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  Make sure to bring your appetite because the food choices are going to be delicious!  Donations of non perishable food items greatly appreciated for the Maui Food Bank.  Lots of vendors, food, local entertainment, and the popular keiki zone will make this Friday a fun family event.  Mark your calendars for Kihei Fridays this week!

On Saturday June 27th and June 28th, Lahaina Arts Society Art Fair from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in Banyan Tree Park.  Some of the most talented local artists will be displaying their work.  Ceramics, handmade jewelry, watercolors, are just a few of the types of art you may expect to be displayed.  This event is a great way to support your community.  Check out the Lahaina Arts Society page here for information on events and local artists.

24th Annual Ki Ho’Alu Festival on June 28th at 1:00 pm at the A&B Amphitheater will showcase key guitar musicians.  This all day outdoor event is sponsored by The Maui News.  Bring your own blankets and chairs to enjoy the various musicians on the lawn.  Admission is free, and the gates will open at 12:30.  For a list of the line up, view the Maui Arts page here.

Have a wonderful week!