Event· Maui· Hawaii
East Maui Taro Festival (Hana)
20° 45.4′ N · 155° 59.3′ W · approximate
Hana's annual celebration of kalo (taro), with farmers' taro competitions, Hawaiian music and hula, crafts and a taro pancake breakfast: the most authentic community festival on Maui.
Practical
Approx: central Hana town; the festival is held at Hana Ball Park. 2026 edition (30th annual): Saturday April 18, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, free admission, rain or shine, with shuttles from 8:30 am (last run 4:00 pm), plus a Sunday pancake breakfast; the Queen's Challenge kalo competition is part of it. Plan an April Hana visit by road; Hana Bay is a calm-weather anchorage only. Confirm next year's date with the organizers.
Best for
Hawaiian culture in Hana
Season
April