Maui County Agricultural Festival
On the first Saturday in April, Maui County Farm Bureau along with the farmers, ranchers and agricultural allies present the annual Maui County Agricultural Festival to share agriculture’s vital role in the economy, environment, and lifestyle of Maui. Held on the lū‘au grounds of Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapū, this is Maui’s prime event to raise awareness about local agriculture on Maui.
Here’s an event to talk story with the people who grow our food and their industry allies, to discover what agriculture means to our communities and ‘aina, to taste fresh flavors, have fun. Hosted by Maui County Farm Bureau in partnership with Office of Economic Development, and supported by generous sponsors, the festival provides the one-stop experience of the wondrous impact of agriculture in day-to-day life.
Grown on Maui: Visit the farmers market and meet the farmers who grow your food.
Food Booths: From farm to table, sample hot dishes, cold ice cream, have lunch.
Keiki Activities: Kids learn when at play. Barnyard games and farm activities.
Wellness/Health: Demonstrations and info on fixing nutritious meals with fresh foods.
Ask the Farm Doctor: Agricultural experts provide hands-on answers.
Contests: Share your Grown-on-Maui recipes and find out how they compare.
Composting: Learn how to make compost with kitchen scraps and garden waste.
Story Telling: Learn Hawaiian agriculture words and phrases.
Date: Saturday, April 6th, 2013 to Saturday, April 4th, 2015
Categories: Teen Event, Non-Profit Community Event, FREE, Food & Beverage, Child Event
Maui Tropical Plantation
1670 Honoapiilani Hwy between mile markers 2 & 3
Wailuku, HI USA 96793-9347
Island Area: Central Maui
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Website: www.mauitropicalplantation.com
Location Details: Maui Tropical Plantation and Country Store, an exotic tropical setting for weddings, banquets, family outings, and more.
