January:
Celebration of Whales
March:
Art Maui
Prince Kuhio Day, a local celebration to honor the man who might have been Hawaii's king had the islands not become part of the United States (March 26)
April:
Buddha Day
May:
Lei Day
Maui Music Festival
June:
King Kamehameha Day, honoring Hawaii's first king with parades and festivals
Kapalua Wine and Food Symposium
Makawao Rodeo
July-August:
Bon Odori festivals, honoring many islanders' Japanese ancestors
September:
Taste of Lahaina, a food festival featuring competitions
between Maui's top chefs
September-October:
Aloha Festivals, designed to promote native culture
December:
Na Mele O Maui, featuring arts, crafts and performances by native schoolchildren
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