Maui Brewers Festival Celebrates 15 Years

The Maui Brewers Festival is raising a glass to its 15th anniversary, returning bigger, better, and more exciting than ever. This beloved event serves as a key fundraiser for the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC) and continues to bring together the island’s best in craft beverages, food, and live entertainment.

Guests can choose between two admission options. The “Beer Lover” VIP experience begins at 2:00 pm and includes early access, exclusive entry into the air-conditioned Maui Brewing Oasis Lounge, rare beer tastings, and premium amenities. General Admission kicks off at 3:30 pm, offering plenty of time to enjoy the festivities.

This year’s festival features an impressive lineup of more than 50 beers, canned cocktails, and seltzers from over 30 breweries and distilleries, including nine from Hawai‘i. Non-alcoholic options will also be available, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Food is a major highlight, with more than 25 of Maui’s top chefs and vendors serving a wide variety of dishes — all included with admission. Adding to the excitement, the event will debut the first annual Maui Poke Festival, where attendees can sample and vote for the island’s best poke.

Live music will keep the energy high throughout the day, featuring performances by Tavana, DJ Hapa Boy, and Nuff Sedd.

With limited capacity and strong demand — especially for VIP tickets — early purchase is highly recommended. Whether you’re there for the craft brews, incredible food, or vibrant atmosphere, the Maui Brewers Festival promises an unforgettable celebration of community, culture, and aloha.

More information and ticket purchases available here.

Maui Brewers Festival

The 11th annual Maui Brewers Festival will be taking place this Saturday, May 18th at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Exclusive VIP Tasting will begin at 2:00 pm. Food from local restaurants and caterers are included in your ticket purchase. No additional charge to eat!

This year’s list of breweries include Hawaii favorites and some newbies to the festival. New breweries include Burgeon Beer, Faction, Mason Ale Works, Moonraker Brewing, Revision, Second Chance Brewing, Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, and Urban Roots. Hawaii brewed favorites include Aloha Beer, Beer Lab, Big Island Brewhaus, Hilo Brewing & Beverages, Honolulu BeerWorks, Kauai Beer, Kauai Island Brewing, Kohola Brewery, Kona Brewing, Lanikai Brewing, Maui Brewing, Ola Brew, Paradise Ciders and Waikiki Brewing.

Food vendors include Maui Brewing Co, Aloha Thai Fusion, Fork & Salad, The Maui Cookie Lady, Whole Foods, and so many others! Live music provided by Yum Yum Beast, Riddum Station and Flat Jackson. For those non beer drinkers, there will be hard cider, hard kombucha and root beer.

Money raised from the festival helps provide funds to Maui Arts & Cultural Center programs and community enrichment.

Maui Brewers Festival 2014

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I hope your ready for a fun filled Saturday afternoon!  This Saturday May 17th from 4 pm to 7 pm is the Maui Brewers Festival.  Proceeds from the festival benefit the arts and cultural programs at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.

Sample some of the best beers made in Hawaii while listening to live music and enjoying appetizers from local eateries.  Must be 21 or over to attend this event. For information on ticket packages as well as menus, visit mauiarts.org.  Have a fun and safe time, please don’t drink and drive.