Family Fun

The Ikaika Nui Extreme Obstacle Challenge is just the perfect of event to get the entire family out to participate! The course consists of 14-18 obstacles and/or challenges on a 2 mile course at the popular Mendes Ranch, only 15 minutes from downtown Wailuku. Cost: $60 per person (for Timed Event); $50 per person (for Untimed Event) if taking part individually or $45 per person for teams of 4-8 members. Date: Sunday, August 2nd, 2015. Register at: http://www.runnersparadiseinc.com

Come visit for Family Day at Hui No’eau as the day marks the opening of the Hui’s annual youth art exhibition, it features artwork created by around 250 maui youth.The exhibition is an explosion of creativity that shows all the extraordinary possibilities unlocked by visual arts education. The day consists of a scavenger hunt, live glassblowing, bake sales, hands on artist workshops, face painting and so much more. Date: Saturday, August 8th, 2015, event starts around 1o am.

The third annual Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) Hawai‘i State Chili Championship Cookoff will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Ulupalakua Ranch and Maui’s Winery in upcountry Mau from 11am-4pm. The public is encouraged to purchase tasting kits for $5 to sample the contestants’ chili and vote for People’s Choice.  Keiki and adults can also participate in a popsicle eating contest sponsored by Shaka Pops Maui.

Adult’s Night Out

Maui Calls is the MACC’s signature fundraiser gala! Dine on delectable pupus created by chefs from stellar Maui restaurants, paired with premium wines served by vintners from boutique wineries around the world. Entertaining live music with a concert by a surprise musical guest, and dancing under the stars. Silent and live auctions offer the chance to bid on hundreds of items, from art and jewelry to “Uniquely Maui” items like special house parties, and “Uniquely MACC” items like autographed guitars (age 21 & over). Date: Friday, August 14, 6-10 pm, Yokouchi Pavilion and A&B Amphitheater. Get in toucg with the MACC box office for tickets. 

This special gala event for Whale Trust Maui will feature a live performance by Grammy Award winning musician, John Cruz. Event is to b held on Saturday, August 15th, 2015, hosted by Lumeria Maui, located on Baldwin Avenue, a few minutes from the Hui No’eau. The evening will include a local farm to table dinner, silent auction, and live music under the stars. For more info: whaletrust.org or call 808-572-5700.

The Arts & Culture

Hana Cultural Center’s Annual Ho’olaule’a is a festival celebrating the Hawaiian culture. This one is my favorite because it’s an excuse to make it out to Hana! Food booths, live music, hula performances, hands-on activities such as kapa and cordage demonstrations, a variety of traditional Hawaiian games, storytelling, a petting zoo, informational and vendor booths will provide a healthy, multi-generational venue to attract keiki and kūpuna. Date: Saturday, August 22nd, 2015, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Location Specifics: The Ho’olaulea will be held on a large grassy lot immediately mauka of the Hana Highway just below the Hana Ranch Store in an area that is highly visible to all those traveling the road to Hāna.

The Obon Festivals held every year during this time are a great way to spend a Friday night. The location changes every Friday as each temple on the island takes a turn hosting. At every temple there will be dancing and a variety of asian dishes that changes at every temple as well. The August schedule is as follows: July 31 and August 1-Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, August 7 and 8-Lahaina Hongwanji Mission, August 15-Kahului Jodo Mission, and August 29-Kula Shofukuji Mission.

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