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Maui Events and Maui Festivals
(Maui, Hawaii - HI, USA)



Residents of Maui know how to party and the action-packed calendar of events, festivals and things to do reflects the spirit of the island. There are seasonal festivals and events spread throughout the year, celebrating the island of Maui's culture, food and art.

There is also a plethora of sporting events held in the magnificent Maui countryside and surrounding ocean. Below are Maui's main festivals and events, held each year.





Maui National Public Holidays - Maui, Hawaii (HI), USA

• 1st January - New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January - Martin Luther King Day
• Third Monday in February - Washington's Birthday
• 26th March - Prince Kuhio Day
• Late March / early April - Easter Monday
• 1st May - Lei Day
• Last Monday in May - Memorial Day
• 11th June - Kamehameha Day
• 4th July - Independence Day
• First Monday in September - Labor Day
• Second Monday in October - Columbus Day
• 11th November - Veterans Day
• 4th Thursday in November - Thanksgiving
• 25th December - Christmas Day

Maui Calendar of Festivals and Events 2009 / 2010 - Maui, Hawaii (HI), USA


Maui Events and Festivals in January - Maui, Hawaii HI, USA

• Mercedes Championship - early January, golfers compete for a purse of five million.

Maui Events and Festivals in February - Maui, Hawaii HI, USA

• Chinese New Year - early February, lion dances on Front Street, fireworks, food and more.

Maui Events and Festivals in March - Maui, Hawaii HI, USA

• Whalefest Week - mid-March, a celebration of the humpback whales who visit Maui during the winter months.
• Run to the Sun - ultra-marathon runners take the volcanic challenge and run 37 miles from sea level to Haleakala's summit.

Maui Events and Festivals in April - Maui, Hawaii HI, USA

• Buddha Day - an annual celebration of the birth of Buddha involving a flower festival pageant.
• Annual Trash Art Show - works of art made from garbage.
• Banyan Tree Birthday Party - late April, a weekend of festivities to celebrate the birthday of Lahaina's huge Banyan Tree.

Maui Events and Festivals in May - Maui, Hawaii HI, USA

• Annual Lei Day Celebration - May Day, lei making contests, arts and crafts, entertainment and more.
• Annual Seabury Hall Craft Fair - mid-May, crafts, demonstrations and entertainment.
• International Festival of Canoes - mid to late May, heritage festival featuring master canoe carvers.

Maui Events and Festivals in June - Maui, Hawaii HI, USA

• Annual Pohai Na Keiki Nalu - mid-June, shortboard, longboard and bodyboard events.
• Annual Maui Film Festival at Wailea - mid-June, movie screenings and premieres under the stars.

Maui Events and Festivals in July - Maui, Hawaii HI, USA

• Pineapple Festival - early July, held in Lanai, performances by Hawaiian musicians, fishing tournaments, pineapple cooking contests, entertainment and more.
• Fourth of July - July 4th, traditional celebrations take place in Lahaina and Kaanapali.

Maui Events and Festivals in August - Maui, Hawaii HI, USA

• Maui Onion Festival - early August, celebrating all things onion.
• Admission Day - early August, Hawaiian state holiday in honor of the island's becoming the 50th state.

Maui Events and Festivals in September - Maui, Hawaii HI, USA

• Aloha Festivals - parades and events celebrating Hawaiian culture.
• Maui Marathon - mid-September, runners speed from Maui Mall to Kaanapali.
• Maui County Fair - late September, entertainment, amusement rides, exhibits and a parade.

Maui Events and Festivals in October - Maui, Hawaii HI, USA

• Halloween in Lahaina - October 31st, giant costume party with about 20,000 attendees.

Maui Events and Festivals in November - Maui, Hawaii HI, USA

• Hawaii International Film Festival - mid-November, cinematic festival featuring filmmakers from Asia, the Pacific Islands and the US.

Maui Events and Festivals in December - Maui, Hawaii HI, USA

• Festival of Lights - early December, festivities, parades and tree-lighting ceremonies.
• Lighting of the Banyan Tree - early December, the huge tree is lit with thousands of sparkling lights for the holiday season. Entertainment, crafts fair and Santa appearances make this an event to remember.

 
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