Maui County Fair 2026

The Maui County Fair was first held in 1916, predating Hawaiian statehood, with brief hiatuses during 1917–1918 and World War II. After six years without a fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the dissolution of the Maui Fair Alliance, the event returned in 2025 under Festivals of Aloha director Daryl Fujiwara and County of Maui support. The fair has been based at the War Memorial Special Events Complex since 1989.

The four-day fair fills the grounds with over 40 nonprofit food booths, E.K. Fernandez carnival rides, main-stage entertainment with Grammy Award-winning headliners, hula hālau performances, and an opening parade. Contests span categories including student art, orchid displays, fiber arts, livestock, and e-sports. The 2025 return attracted more than 116,000 attendees across its four days.

Food & vendors: Over 40 nonprofit food booths serving chow fun, garlic noodles with teriyaki chicken, kūlolo sundae, slushy POG, shave ice, malasadas, cotton candy, and other local plate-lunch and dessert fare

Parking & access: Special shuttles for Lānaʻi residents departing fairgrounds at 8 p.m. on select evenings; boat service from Kaunakakai Harbor with bus connections to fairgrounds for Molokaʻi residents on select days