The East Maui Taro Festival showcases the best of Hawaiian culture, kalo cuisine, and the self-sustaining community of East Maui. Attendees will enjoy an immersive experience in Hawaiian traditions, including live demonstrations, hands-on activities, and opportunities to engage with local artisans. Highlights include poi pounding hosted by Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke, live Hawaiian music, ʻoli, and hula performances. Food Booths will celebrate the versatility of kalo with a variety of taro-based dishes and sides. More info: East Maui Taro Festival
The highly anticipated East Maui Taro Festival is set to make a celebrated return for its 29th year on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 2025 festival is dedicated to Kanani Kahalehoe of Makaliʻi waʻa crew, a Hāna resident whose contributions to traditional Hawaiian voyaging continue to inspire. In support of ongoing efforts to rebuild island community resilience, the festival will feature expanded opportunities for community engagement. More info: 29th East-Maui Taro Festival – 2025
If you miss the festival on Saturday, the celebration continues on Sunday, April 27, 2025, with a Kapahu Living Farm ‘Ohana Workday in Kīpahulu at 10 a.m., a special Kahanu Garden Tour of PiÊ»ilanihale Heiau at 10 a.m. at Kahanu Botanical Gardens, and the return of our Taro Pancake Breakfast at Hāna Bay’s Helene Hall from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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