Made in Maui County Festival aims to grow islands’ businesses
On November 4 & 5, 2016, Maui County will hold its largest products show, the annual Made in Maui County Festival, at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Now in its third year, the event aims to continue its momentum of showcasing hundreds of Made-in-Maui-County products while helping to grow the islands’ small businesses.
Over 140 product vendors will offer a wide variety of foods, produce, art, crafts, jewelry, fashions, gifts, collectibles and more. Of this total, 38 businesses are new to the event, 16 businesses are from Molokai, and one from Lanai. Additionally, on Saturday, 11 of Maui’s popular food trucks will be featured in the Festival’s Food Court, offering a myriad of island-inspired menu items.
Serious shoppers who want a one-day head start will be allowed to purchase tickets for a special “Shoppers Preview” to be held on Friday, November 4th from 1:30 pm to 6 pm. Attendees will enjoy the Festival’s opening ceremonies at approximately 5 pm in the Yokouchi Pavilion. Light refreshments will be served. Attendees will also receive a free Festival tote bag. Tickets ($35 per person) will be available via the MACC Box Office starting in August, (808) 242-SHOW (7469) or MauiArts.org.
On Saturday, November 5th, the Festival will be open from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Public admission is $5 (at the gate), children 12 and under are free. Saturday’s festivities will include product demonstrations, a fashion show, food trucks, and prize drawings. The first 2,000 attendees will receive a free Festival tote bag.
On Friday and Saturday, visit Hawaiian Airlines’ table in the Yokouchi Pavilion at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center for a chance to win 120,000 Hawaiian Miles!
Over 140 vendors will offer a bevy of Made-In-Maui-County products. Click here for a complete listing of this year’s vendors.
On Saturday, 12 of Maui’s popular food trucks will be featured in the Festival’s Food Court offering an onolicious menu of island-inspired cuisine. Click here to see what’s on the menu.
For more information:
Visit www.MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com
Email info@MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com
Call 808-270-7710
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Special room rates for Festival attendees
Great news for event attendees! Book a room at the Courtyard Marriott Maui Kahului Airport or the Residence Inn Maui Wailea and receive a discounted room rate.
Courtyard Marriott Maui Kahului Airport
Experience Maui’s premier hotel, centrally located near Kahului Airport and close to all Maui attractions and activities. Enjoy our outdoor pool, hot tub, fire pits, private cabanas, onsite restaurant and bar, and plenty of Aloha hospitality, without the resort price tag!
532 Keolani Place • Kahului, HI 96732
Special rate: $159 plus tax per night
To book: Click here, select your dates, click on Special Rates, select Corporate/Promotional Code, and enter code PX3.
Residence Inn Maui Wailea
Embrace Hawaiian heritage and local culture during your stay at the new all-suites Wailea hotel. Amenities include fully equipped kitchens in suites, fitness center, onsite restaurant and bar, outdoor pool, hot tub, and BBQs – all located in the heart of the famed Wailea Resort.
75 Wailea Ike Drive • Wailea, HI 96753
Special rate: $179 plus tax per night
To book: Click here, select your dates, click on Special Rates, select Corporate/Promotional Code, and enter code PX3.
*Offer valid from November 4 to 11, 2016. Enjoy your stay!
The Festival is presented by:
Sponsors are:
Hawaii State Department of Transportation, Kahului Airport
Courtyard Marriott, Maui Kahului Airport
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union
Maui Hotel & Lodging Association
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Richard Kehoe
