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JULY 2004
2-4 MAKAWAO PARADE & RODEO
Oski Rice Arena, Makawao
(808) 572-2076
Celebrate Independence Day, Maui-style with street parade, rodeo,
entertainment and down-home fun
3 12TH ANNUAL LANAI PINEAPPLE
FESTIVAL
Dole Park, Lanai City
(808) 565-7600
A celebration of Lanai's pineapple plantation and ranch history,
includes pineapple eating and cooking contests, entertainment,
arts and crafts, food and
fireworks
4 OLD FASHION FOURTH OF
JULY
Front Street, Lahaina
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194
An old fashion Independence Day celebration with parade and free
fireworks show
8 - 11 KAPALUA WINE &
FOOD FESTIVAL
Kapalua Resort
(800) KAPALUA or (808) 669-0244
23rd annual culinary event, features renowned Chefs, wine and
food experts, cooking demonstrations and wine tasting seminars.
10 MAUI FIN CO. OPEN
Kanaha Beach Park, Kahului
(808) 877-2211
Professional and amateur men, women and juniors, race in a downwind
slalom course
10-11 MAUI WOMEN'S RODEO
Tom Morrow Equestrian Center, Makawao
(808) 573-1324
Watch the women compete in traditional rodeo events
16-17 NHRA DRAG RACING
Maui Raceway Park, Puunene
(808) 281-1273
Exciting drag racing for the entire family
17 GROWING DREAMS
The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui
(808) 878-1727
Floral demonstrations with fashion show, lunch, auction and flower
sale benefiting Maui Youth & Family Services
17-18 KAPALUA JR OPEN
TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Kapalua Tennis Garden
(808) 669-5677
Boys and girls compete in singles and doubles in this annual
tournament
24 STARBOARD HAWAII STATE
WINDSURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Kanaha Beach Park, Kahului
(808) 877-2111
Professional and amateur men, women and juniors, race in a downwind
slalom course
25 QUICKSILVER MOLOKAI
TO OAHU PADDLEBOARD RACE
Kaluakoi Beach, Molokai
(808) 638-8208
Top international paddlers compete in this 32-mile paddleboard
race to Oahu
30 MAUI TO MOLOKAI OCEAN
CHALLENGE
Kaanapali to Kamalo
(808) 877-2111
Professional and amateur men, women and juniors, race in a downwind
slalom course
AUGUST
2004
6 7 HAWAII INTERNATIONAL
JAZZ FESTIVAL
Maui Arts and Cultural Center
(808) 941-9974 or (808) 242-7469
11th annual jazz festival, "Swingtime in Hawaii", highlights
Hawaii's hottest musicians
7 MOLOKAI SUMMER CONCERT
SERIES
Ironwoods Golf Course, Kalae Molokai
(808) 552-2800
Enjoy food, crafts and music under the stars at this end of summer
concert featuring some of Molokai's and Hawaii's best entertainers
7 WILD DOLPHIN DAYS
Keawakapu Beach, Wailea
(800) 942-5311 or (808) 249-8811
Sand sculpture contest with lots of fun and prizes
7 - 8 MAUI ONION FESTIVAL
Whalers Village, Kaanapali Resort
(808) 661-4567
15th annual festival features celebrity chef demonstrations,
entertainment and onion recipe contest
13-15 TAHITI FETE
War Memorial Gym, Wailuku
(808) 244-5831
Annual Tahitian dance competition, arts & crafts, and food
14 OLE LONGBOARD CLASSIC
Launiupoko Park, Lahaina
(808) 877-2111
Maui's premier long board surfing contest
14 MOLOKAI SUMMER CONCERT
SERIES
Ironwoods Golf Course, Kalae Molokai
(808) 552-2800
Enjoy food, crafts and music under the stars at this end of summer
concert featuring some of Molokai's and Hawaii's best entertainers
14 MAUI SUGAR PLANTATION
FESTIVAL
Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
(808) 871-8058
A festive celebration of Maui's sugar plantation heritage, with
exhibits, entertainment, food and demonstrations
20-21 NHRA DRAG RACING
Maui Raceway Park, Puunene
(808) 281-1273
Exciting drag racing for the entire family
21 MOLOKAI BOWHUNTERS
STATE TOURNAMENT
Palaau State Park, Molokai
(808) 553-3366 or (808) 553-5780
Top archers from around the state compete in this 5th annual
nationally sanctioned event
21 MOLOKAI SUMMER CONCERT
SERIES
Ironwoods Golf Course, Kalae Molokai
(808) 552-2800
Enjoy food, crafts and music under the stars at this end of summer
concert featuring some of Molokai's and Hawaii's best entertainers
27-9/6 MAUI WRITERS CONFERENCE
AND RETREAT
27 9/1 Maui Writers Retreat
Wailea Marriott Resort
(888) 974-8373 or (808) 879-0061
Six inspiring days learning the art and craft of writing with
top authors and agents
9/2 - 6 Maui Writers Conference
Wailea Marriott Resort
Workshops, lectures, and panel discussions
28 MOLOKAI SUMMER CONCERT
SERIES
Ironwoods Golf Course, Kalae Molokai
(808) 552-2800
Enjoy food, crafts and music under the stars at this end of summer
concert featuring some of Molokai's and Hawaii's best entertainers
28 Uluwehi Guerrero In
Concert
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
(808) 244-SHOW (7469)
Hawaii's award winning artist performs with Halau Hula Kauluokala
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SEPTEMBER
2004
OUTDOOR POLO SEASON
September November
Olinda Polo Field
(808) 877-7744
Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
3 MAUI CHEFS PRESENT BROADWAY
ON THE BEACH
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194
12th annual elegant dinner and cocktail party under the stars
by Maui's Top Chefs, the opening event for the annual "A
Taste of Lahaina"
3 - 6 KAPALUA OPEN TENNIS
TOURNAMENT
Kapalua Tennis Garden
(808) 669-5677
Annual Labor Day tournament for men's & women's singles &
doubles, and open division play
10-11 A TASTE OF
LAHAINA AND THE BEST OF ISLAND MUSIC
Lahaina
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194
Maui's largest culinary festival includes cooking demonstrations,
wine tasting, entertainment and kid's zone
11 33RD ANNUAL HANA RELAYS
Kahului to Hana
(808) 871-6441
Relay teams race along Maui's famous Hana Highway, 52 miles
11 A NIGHT WITH NATURE
Wailuku
(808) 955-0100, ext. 26
Hawaii Nature Center's annual fundraiser and silent auction
11-Oct 9 ALOHA FESTIVALS
Island of Maui
(808) 878-1888
A cultural celebration of the music, dance and history of Hawaii
15-18 ALOHA FESTIVALS
Island of Lanai
(808) 852-7690 or (808) 565-7600
Hawaiian cultural celebration of the music, dance and history
of Hawaii
17-18 NHRA DRAG RACING
Maui Raceway Park, Puunene
(808) 281-1273
Exciting drag racing for the entire family
18 SOMOS AMIGOS FESTIVAL
Market Street, Wailuku
(808) 249-2990, ext. 231
A celebration of the Maui's Hispanic and Portuguese communities
featuring multi-ethnic entertainment and food booths
18 FRONT STREET MILE RACE
Front Street, Lahaina, (808) 986-8065
Elite milers compete in this annual race
18 MAUI TACOS 5K FUN RUN/WALK
Whalers Village, Kaanapali Resort
(808) 871-6441
A Fun Run/Walk through Kaanapali Resort
19 34th ANNUAL MAUI MARATHON
Kahului to Lahaina, Maui
(808) 871-6441
Race begins at Queen Kaahumanu Center, 26.2 miles, ending in
Kaanapali Resort
21-Oct 2 MAUIFEST HAWAII
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Hotel Hana-Maui, Hotel Molokai
(808) 573-5530
Celebration of music, arts, culture and film with world renown
artists and award winning films
23-26 LIFEFEST MAUI
Kapalua Resort
(800) KAPALUA or (808) 669-0244
Hawaii's premier health and wellness event featuring inspiring
lectures, workshops and panels by leading experts
25 ALOHA FESTIVALS &
FALSETTO COMPETITION
Wailea Marriott Resort
(808) 878-1888
Hawaiian cultural celebration with phenomenal falsetto competition
26 ALOHA FESTIVALS
Lahaina Banyan Tree Hoolaulea
(808) 878-1888
Hawaiian cultural celebration of the music, dance and history
of Hawaii
26 NA WAHINE O KE KAI
Hale O Lono Harbor, Molokai
(808) 259-7112
26th annual women's 40-mile Moloka'i to Oahu six person outrigger
canoe race
29 - Oct 2 ALOHA FESTIVALS
Island of Molokai
(808) 552-2800
Hawaiian cultural celebration of the music, dance and history
of Hawaii
30-Oct 3 MAUI COUNTY FAIR
War Memorial Complex, Wailuku
(808) 270-7626
Arts & crafts, ethnic foods, amusements, rides and grand
orchid exhibition
OCTOBER
2004
2 MOLOKAI JR. ROPING CLUB
NUMBERED ROPING AND DOUBLE MUGGING SHOWDOWN
Molokai Ranch Arena, Maunaloa Village
(808) 552-2800
Food, crafts and entertainment provided as the best Paniolo's
in the State compete in team roping and mugging
9 ALOHA FESTIVALS: MAUI
MAKAHIKI
Kaanapali Beach Hotel
(808) 661-0011
A Hawaiian cultural festival including Makahiki games, music,
dance, crafts and more
10 MOLOKAI HOE CANOE RACE
Hale O Lono Harbor, Molokai
(808) 259-7112
Men's 41-mile Moloka'i to Oahu 6-person championship outrigger
canoe race
15-16 NHRA DRAG RACING
Maui Raceway Park, Puunene
(808) 281-1273
Exciting drag racing for the entire family
16 MOLOKAI BUSINESS FAIR
& FOOD FESTIVAL
Island of Molokai
(808) 553-3773
Maui County's Top Chefs serve up delicious samples using Molokai
products
24 XTERRA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Wailea Marriott Resort
(877) 751-8880
Internationally acclaimed off-road triathlon including 1.5K ocean
swim, 30K mountain bike course, and 11K trail run
31 HALLOWEEN IN LAHAINA
Front Street, Lahaina
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194
Costumed contests, parade, music, food and fun for everyone on
Lahaina's Front Street, dubbed "Mardi Gras of the Pacific"
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NOVEMBER
2004
HUMPBACK WHALES RETURN
TO MAUI'S WATERS
6 FRIENDLY ISLE ULTRA-MARATHON
Kualapuu, Molokai
(808) 553-5471
7th annual event features coffee tours, tasting, baking, triathlon,
100K ultra-marathon
12-14 HULA O NA KEIKI
FESTIVAL
Kaanapali Beach Hotel
(808) 661-0011
Hawaii's keiki compete in ancient and modern hula in this 14th
annual event
19-20 NHRA DRAG RACING
Maui Raceway Park, Puunene
(808) 281-1273
Exciting drag racing for the entire family
20 E Hooulu Aloha
To Grow In Love
Bailey House Museum, Wailuku
(808) 244-3326
4th annual concert featuring Hawaii's renowned musicians Uluwehi
Guerrero, Leiohu Ryder and Richard Hoopii. Hawaiian arts and
crafts, entertainment, silent auction, tours and food provided.
22-24 EA SPORTS MAUI INVITATIONAL
COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Lahaina Civic Center
(312) 755-3507 or (808) 667-DUNK (3865)
Top college teams vie in this pre-season tournament. Teams include
Chaminade, BYU, Iowa, Louisville, North Carolina, Stanford, Tennessee,
and Texas.
DECEMBER
2004
WHALE WATCH CRUISES BEGIN
1 GALA TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua
(808) 669-6200
Holiday celebrations begin with the illuminating of sparkling
lights on the holiday tree and Kapalua courtyards
3 NA MELE O MAUI
Kaanapali Resort
(800) 245-9229
32nd annual festival to perpetuate Hawaiian
culture includes children's song contest and arts and crafts
fair
4 15th ANNUAL TERRY FOX
RUN/WALK
Four Seasons Resort Maui
(808) 874-8000
Annual 10K run/5K walk to benefit cancer research
4 HOLIDAY LIGHTING OF
THE BANYAN TREE
Banyan Tree Park, Front Street
(888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194
Holiday art displays, crafts, food and entertainment
4 LANAI CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Front Lawn of the Dole Building
(808) 565-7600
14th annual festival and ceremony, included food and craft booths,
activities, entertainment, and Santa
4-5 HI-TECH, EZEKIEL,
LOPEZ SURFBASH XV
Hookipa Beach Park, Kuau
(808) 877-2111
Maui's largest surf contest. Surf boarders, long boarders and
body boarders compete in 15 divisions
18 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHT
PARADE
Kaunakakai, Molokai
(808) 567-6180
Begin the holidays on the island of Molokai with a light parade,
music and holiday crafters
ONGOING SPECIAL EVENTS
ONGOING
SPECIAL EVENTS
FRIDAY NIGHT IS ART NIGHT
Lahaina - 7 pm - 10 pm
Gallery shows, demonstration artists, strolling musicians, art
in action, refreshments.
ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, monthly
(808) 669-1800 or (800) 660-1500
Guests create artwork with Hawaii's leading artist; mediums vary
each month.
MAUI FINE ARTISTS PROGRAM
Four Seasons Resort Maui
(808) 874-8000
Every Wed., Fri., and Sun., 8 am - 1:30 pm
W.O.W. WAILEA ON WEDNESDAY
The Shops at Wailea
(808) 891-6770
Every Wed., 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Artist displays, live entertainment, fashion events & restaurant
specials.
HE UI CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVALS
NA KUPUNA O MAUI
Banyan Tree, Lahaina
(888) 310-1117
1st and 3rd weekend of every month. Hawaiian artists sell and
share cultural arts and crafts.
BANYAN TREE PARK CRAFT
FAIR
Banyan Tree Park, Lahaina
(808) 667-9193
2nd and 4th weekend of every month. Lahaina Art Society artists
exhibit and sell oils, sculptures, jewelry, carvings and more.
MAUI ARTS & CULTURAL
CENTER
One Cameron Way, Kahului
(808) 242-2787
Concerts, theatrical performances by leading artists.
MAUI FILM FESTIVAL
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Every Wed., 5 pm & 7:30 pm
Outstanding contemporary films.
KAAHUMANU CHURCH PICNIC
WITH POKI
High Street, Wailuku
(808) 871-5900
Every 3rd Thursday
HUI NOEAU VISUAL ARTS
CLASS
Hui Noeau Center, Makawao
(808) 572-6560
Ongoing classes, workshops, lecturers and open studios all year.
ALOHA FRIDAY CRAFT FAIR
Wailea Marriott Resort
Every Fri., 9 am - 2 pm
Hand crafted island products sold by Maui artisans.
SUNDAY CRAFT FAIR
Maui Prince Hotel, Makena
Every Sun., 9am - 5 pm
DRAG RACING
Maui Raceway, Valley Isle Timing Assc.
(808) 281-1273 One weekend each month.
FREE HULA SHOWS
Aloha Friday at Maui Hotels
Local artisans display, demonstrate and sell their creations.
Every Friday.
Lahaina Cannery Mall
Every Sat. and Sun., 1 pm - Keiki Hula
Every Tues. and Thurs., 7 pm - Polynesian Dancing
Kaanapali Beach Hotel
Every Night, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Queen Kaahumanu Center
Every Friday, 5 pm - 7 pm
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