Maui Events

January:
Celebration of Whales

March:
Art Maui
Prince Kuhio Day, a local celebration to honor the man who might have been Hawaii's king had the islands not become part of the United States (March 26)

April:
Buddha Day

May:
Lei Day
Maui Music Festival

June:
King Kamehameha Day, honoring Hawaii's first king with parades and festivals
Kapalua Wine and Food Symposium
Makawao Rodeo

July-August:
Bon Odori festivals, honoring many islanders' Japanese ancestors

September:
Taste of Lahaina, a food festival featuring competitions between Maui's top chefs

September-October:
Aloha Festivals, designed to promote native culture

December:
Na Mele O Maui, featuring arts, crafts and performances by native schoolchildren