Cultural festival · Makawao, Maui
Festivals of Aloha: Makawao 2026
Hosted by Festivals of Aloha
- When
- Oct 23, 2026Time TBA
- Where
- Makawao, MauiGet directions
- Host
- Festivals of Aloha
Date
- Friday, October 23, 2026, Time TBA
What to expect
Festivals of Aloha holds an afternoon community celebration at Oskie Rice Arena during Makawao's Rodeo Weekend. It features Hawaiian music, hula, cultural demonstrations, local food and artisan vendors, and highlights Makawao's paniolo heritage.
Farmers markets this weekend
Plan your weekend on Maui
While you’re out for Festivals of Aloha: Makawao, see who else is open — and meet the makers and farmers behind Hawai‘i’s markets.
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About cultural festivals
Hawaii's cultural festivals gather food, performing arts, craft, and community across a weekend or longer. Many trace to the islands' Japanese, Okinawan, and broader Asia-Pacific communities and feature taiko, hula, bon dance, and street-food booths.
Some are free block parties and some are ticketed convention-center markets. Come for the performances and stay for the food booths, craft vendors, and local-product marketplaces.
- Check admission before you go — marketplace and convention-center events may charge entry.
- Parking fills early — rideshare or transit is usually easier.
- Schedules and venues can shift year to year; confirm before you go.
What’s worth a trip this weekend
One email a week: the makers worth seeking out, pop-ups, and Hawai‘i cultural events worth planning around.