- Fri 05
Festivals of Aloha
Festivals of Aloha
Event Info
Upcoming date: September 5, 2025
Signature fall celebration of Hawaiian culture with hula, music, parades, crafts, falsetto contests, and rodeo.
2025 Schedule of Events
- Wailuku First Friday - Sept 5 on Market St., Wailuku from 6pm - 9pm for a small town evening supporting local merchants, local eats, and entertainment - more info at wailukufirstfriday.com
- Aloha Friday - Sept 12 at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center from 5pm-8pm. Enjoy an evening of Hawaiian cultural exhibits, hands-on activities, Hawaiian music and hula. Performing: Kalama School ‘Ukulele Band
- Kū Mai Ka Hula - Sept 12 & 13 - Maui's only adult hula competition at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. For tickets and info visit kumaikahula.com
- Richard Ho‘opi‘i Leo Ki‘eki‘e Falsetto Contest - Sept 20 at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua. Doors open at 5:30pm, Contest starts 6:30pm
- Lāna‘i - Sept 27 - Ho‘olaule‘a with hands on activities, local eats, crafters and live entertainment
- Moloka‘i - October 10 - Moloka‘i Ho‘olaule‘a at the Community Health Center from 5:30pm - 9:30pm with local eats, local buys and entertainment by Hawaiian Style Band, Sons of Yeshua and more
- Auto Show
- Uala, Kalo, Ulu, and Poke Contest
- Hāna - October 18-25
- Saturday, October 18 - Hāna Ballpark
- Hāna Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a: 11:00am - Closing, Opening Parade, Crafters Fair: 10:00am - 3:00pm, Music: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Sunday, October 19
- Keiki/Wahine Shoreline Fishing Tournament: 7:00am to Noon (Hāna Bay) Weigh-in at 12:00pm.
- ‘Ohana Beach Day: Ohana Play Day Games, 12:00pm - 5:00pm. (Hāna Bay)
- Monday, October 20 - Hāna Ballpark
- Sports Night: 3:00pm - 9:00pm (Hāna Ballpark Kickball, Tennis, Volleyball and Cornhole.
- Tuesday, October 21
- Teen Night: 6:00pm - 9:00pm (Helene Hall) Hosted by Hana Dragons Football Boosters
- Sports Night: 5:00pm - 9:00pm (Hāna Ballpark) Tennis, Volleyball and Cornhole.
- Wednesday, October 22 - Hāna Ballpark
- Food Contests: 2:30pm - 5:00pm – Winner Announced During Talent Show.
- Hāna Arts’ Annual Talent Show: Registration - 4:00 pm, Program - 5:00 pm Six Categories with More Than $2,000.00 in Prize Money.
- Thursday, October 23 - Hāna Ballpark
- Kupuna Luncheon: 11:00am - 2:00pm
- Floral Lei Contest: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
- Hawaiiana Night & Aloha Attire Contests: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
- Friday, October 24 - Hāna Ballpark
- Jamboree Night: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
- Saturday, October 25
- Cross Country Golf: 9:00am - 1:00pm (Farmers Market Parking Lot)
- Ho’ike Night: Gates open at 4:00pm Entertainment from 5:00pm - 10:00pm (Hāna Ballpark)
- Wailea - Four Seasons Resort Maui - October 24-26 All Wailea events are FREE and open to the public! Event Parking - Complimentary off-site parking with roundtrip shuttle service will be available at Wailea Event Parking, located across Monkeypod off of Wailea Ike Drive.
- Friday October 24 from 4 – 9:30pm
- Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha‘iha‘i Falsetto Contest, The first wahine (female) falsetto contest.
- Saturday, October 25 from 4 – 10:30pm
- Hula is the Heartbeat, A Celebration of Hula featuring Maui’s award-winning hālau hula, set to the music of special guest artists.
- Sunday October 26 from 4 – 9:30pm
- Sounds of the Sea, watching the sunset and rolling surf dance to the music of a special music artist.
- Friday October 24 from 4 – 9:30pm
- Makawao - October 26
- The Oskie Rice Memorial Rodeo 2025 proudly honors our Paniolo Culture with 3 rodeo performances in the main arena. The weekend of fun begins on Friday evening with the Bull Bash. Saturday and Sunday will showcase all the traditional rodeo events as well as the VIP Suite Race Car Challenge. Wear your Festivals of Aloha pin and receive a special treat. Tickets on sale now HERE!