Maui Whale Festival (presented by Pacific Whale Foundation) (February (peak of humpback whale season; month-long events)). Annual month-long festival celebrating the return of humpback whales to Maui Nui waters. Events include whale watches, educational presentations, the Great Whale Count volunteer initiative, and the World Whale Film…
East Maui Taro Festival (April (typically last weekend)). Annual festival in Hāna celebrating kalo (taro), the traditional Hawaiian staple food. Features hula, music, cultural demonstrations, and taro-based food. Founded by Maria Orr in 1993; 30th annual edition held in 2025.…
Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival (April). Annual free festival featuring concerts, jam sessions, and workshops celebrating Hawaiian steel guitar, one of Hawaii's signature musical innovations.
OluKai Hoʻolauleʻa (May). Annual ocean paddling festival on Maui's North Shore, founded by OluKai in 2009. Elite paddlers race the 8-mile Maliko downwind run; also features family fun paddle, sailing canoe rides, luau, and hula. 'A tribute to…
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival (June (typically last week of June)). Annual four-day culinary event at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. Founded in 1981 by the Kapalua Wine Society; claims to be the oldest wine and food festival of its kind in the United States. Features internationally…
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival (June). Annual festival in Central Maui showcasing performances by masters of kī hōʻalu (slack-key guitar), a fingerpicking style that originated in Hawaiʻi nearly two centuries ago.
Maui Fringe Festival (July). Annual alternative theatre festival held in Wailuku at the historic Iao Theater. Organized by Maui Onstage (non-profit). Running annually since 2011.
Maui County Fair (October (typically first weekend)). Annual fair held at the War Memorial Special Events Complex in Wailuku. Among the oldest county fairs in Hawaii; held annually since 1916 except during the World Wars and a hiatus from 2020–2024. Features rides, food,…