Polo Sundays With the Maui Polo Club

Every Sunday from April 13th till June 29th (this year’s season) is spring 2014 arena polo season on Maui! Of course the official dates vary by year, but for the most part the Maui Polo Club plans their polo season to start in the second half of April and run through the end of June. The matches are played above King Keulike High School just off the Old Haleakala Highway at the Manduke Baldwin Arena.

Spending Sunday at polo is a change of pace from the usual activities on Maui. You get a chance to see Maui’s hard nose, talented polo players putting it all on the line for their sport. It’s an indulgence in the upcountry lifestyle, throwing on your pair of cowboy boots and heading out the door to enjoy a few chuckers (equivalent to quarters) of galloping horses and tantalizing mallet play.

Personally, I like going to the polo to watch the matches, but what makes spending Sunday at polo worth it is the vibrant upcountry atmosphere. After each game, the club celebrates by having a party with food, drinks, music, and fun for all. Dress is casual to island dressy, you’ll find all varieties at Maui polo.

Another unique aspect to Maui’s polo culture is the tailgating environment, trucks will backup their tailgates so that it faces the field with a canopy tent overhanging to create the perfect seats. Tailgaters usually have BBQ rigs hooked up to their truck to turn out some tasty treats.

Gates typically open around 11:00 a.m.-noon for Junior Polo, but it varies weekly. The arena features grandstand for viewing if that is your taste, if not it also has lots of room for tailgating around the field. I suggest to pack a lunch or you can hit up the food tent. I definitely recommend to come early and get the best spots. The lineup of games is as follows: Junior polo, then a tournament match, and a club game to end the day. The adult games begin around 1:30 p.m.

Remaining Schedule

All games to be played at the Manduke Baldwin Arena

• June 15th
  ​Manoa Cup
  Big Island vs. Maui &
  Club Play
• June 22nd
  ​Will Smith Cup & Club Play
• June 29th
  ​Jacaranda Cup & Cowboy Polo

Makawao/Olinda/Hali’imaile Real Estate

For Sale: 1630 Olinda Road

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For Sale: 265 Kapuahi Street

This unique, one of kind property on a fully fenced half acre at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Upcountry Maui allows you to enjoy the cool climate of Upcountry living with quick, easy access to Haleakala Highway and a 15 minute commute to Central Maui. With over 2,800sf of living space, this 5 bedroom, 4 bath home is quite large and provides the flexibility to create separate living spaces if desired. The home is on the market for $980,000.

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For Sale: 113 Ehu Iki Place

Lovely Lindal Cedar home situated in Olinda on a peaceful, private, over 2 acre, fenced farm bordering the Makawao Forest Reserve listed for $785,000. A beautiful pasture has a level, gentle slope for horses, farm animals, vegetable gardens, and flowers. The home’s main living area has an open floor plan with lofted ceilings and floor-to-roof windows to enjoy the beautiful scenery. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a crafter’s loft, wonderful large viewing covered decks and a wood burning stove for cooler nights.

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If  you ever happen to find yourself down in Wailea, we encourage you to stop by and see the in house “Sayles” team at Ho’olei, we invite you to check out some wonderful Wailea real estate. We are open daily from 9:00AM-5PM. If those times do not work for you, we would be more than happy to make accommodations.

Please consider me to be your trusted Maui real estate and lifestyle adviser. I was born and raised on the island, and spend a considerable amount of time to inform my clients about the best deals currently on the market. Don’t hesitate to call me for your any of your Maui real estate needs, I would be honored to assist you in your home search.

Aloha,