The Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival Maui 2026 arrives in Kāʻanapali from Friday, 23 October through Sunday, 25 October 2026. The festival’s Maui weekend features the 28th Annual Roy Yamaguchi Golf Classic, a Saturday evening tasting at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, and a Sunday brunch at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows.
For visitors, this is an opportunity to experience West Maui through the talents of Hawaiʻi’s chefs, farmers, fishers, ranchers, mixologists, and hospitality community. Set against the oceanfront scenery of Kāʻanapali, the festival combines premium food and beverage experiences with local ingredients, cultural connection, and the warm gathering spirit that makes Maui dining memorable.
"The festival combines premium food and beverage experiences with local ingredients, cultural connection, and the warm gathering spirit that makes Maui dining memorable."
The Story of Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival
Maui's Culinary Showcase
The 16th Annual Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival runs across three islands from Friday, 16 October through Sunday, 8 November 2026. Maui hosts the middle weekend, from Friday, 23 October to Sunday, 25 October 2026.
The confirmed Maui schedule includes:
- Friday, 23 October 2026: 28th Annual Roy Yamaguchi Golf Classic Presented by First Hawaiian Bank
- Saturday, 24 October 2026: Caviar, Pearls & Aphrodisiacs
- Sunday, 25 October 2026: No EGGScuses, Let’s Brunch!
The festival begins on Hawaiʻi Island from 16 to 17 October 2026, continues in Kāʻanapali, Maui from 23 to 25 October 2026, and closes on Oʻahu from 5 to 8 November 2026. Tickets are on sale now, though individual event availability and pricing can change. hawaiifoodandwinefestival
What to Expect at the Festival
A Celebration of Island Flavors
Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival is a multi-island culinary event that brings together chefs, winemakers, farmers, fishers, ranchers, producers, and cocktail professionals. The 2026 program marks the festival’s sixteenth annual edition.
The festival is known for highlighting Hawaiʻi-grown ingredients and the people behind them. Rather than treating food as a stand-alone luxury experience, it connects dining with agriculture, ocean stewardship, hospitality, and the diverse cultural influences that shape food across the islands.
"The festival connects dining with agriculture, ocean stewardship, hospitality, and the diverse cultural influences that shape food across the islands."
Festival programming often celebrates:
- Hawaiʻi-grown produce
- Fresh seafood and responsibly sourced fish
- Ranching and local proteins
- Coffee, cacao, and tropical fruit
- Contemporary Hawaiian cuisine
- Japanese, Filipino, Chinese, Portuguese, and Pacific influences
- Craft cocktails and premium spirits
- Wine and beverage pairings
- Chef collaboration
- Community-focused fundraising and education
Into the Events: Day by Day
Experience Maui's Culinary Highlights
The Maui program opens on Friday, 23 October 2026 with the 28th Annual Roy Yamaguchi Golf Classic Presented by First Hawaiian Bank. The event takes place at Kāʻanapali Golf Course, with registration at 10:00 a.m. and a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m.
Golf participants should confirm:
- Tournament entry price
- Registration inclusions
- Golf-club rental availability
- Dress requirements
- Transportation and parking
- Food and beverage inclusions
- Award or post-golf reception details
- Charity beneficiaries
- Rain and cancellation policies
The main Saturday night event, Caviar, Pearls & Aphrodisiacs, takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Kāʻanapali.
The exact 2026 chef roster, menu, beverage partners, dress guidance, and ticket price should be reviewed through the official event listing. Based on its title and festival format, guests can expect a premium evening built around chef-led dishes, wine, cocktails, seafood-forward flavors, and special tasting stations.
The Maui weekend finishes with No EGGScuses, Let’s Brunch! on Sunday, 25 October 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows.
Why Kāʻanapali is the Perfect Festival Setting
From Beaches to Black Rock
Kāʻanapali is one of Maui’s most recognizable oceanfront resort areas. The setting combines long sandy beaches, West Maui mountain views, resort dining, and access to historic Lahaina-area communities.
During the festival weekend of 23 to 25 October 2026, guests can move easily between food events and classic Maui experiences.
Nearby highlights include:
- Kāʻanapali Beach: A long beach ideal for swimming, walking, and sunset views.
- Puʻu Kekaʻa, or Black Rock: A well-known lava-rock point at the north end of Kāʻanapali Beach.
- Whalers Village: Beachfront shopping, restaurants, and cultural programming.
- Kāʻanapali Golf Courses: Host site for the Roy Yamaguchi Golf Classic.
- Honokōwai Beach Park: A casual nearby beach and picnic stop.
- Napili Bay: A beautiful bay north of Kāʻanapali.
- Kapalua: Known for coastal trails, resort dining, and dramatic shoreline scenery.
- Lahaina: Visitors should check current access, reopening information, and respectful-travel guidance before visiting because of continuing recovery following the 2023 wildfire.
Island Ingredients and Hawaiʻi’s Food Culture
The Flavors of Maui
Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival is an ideal setting for understanding why Maui cuisine feels so layered and place-specific. The island’s food culture is shaped by Native Hawaiian traditions and by the communities that arrived through migration, agriculture, and plantation-era history.
Ingredients you may encounter include:
- Fresh ahi and other local fish
- Maui onions
- Kula vegetables
- Upcountry herbs
- Tropical fruit
- Hawaiʻi-grown cacao
- Macadamia nuts
- Local honey
- Taro
- Breadfruit
- Sweet potato
- Pork and beef from Hawaiʻi ranches
- Coffee
- Lilikoi, or passion fruit
- Coconut
- Ginger and turmeric
You may also taste familiar local dishes reimagined by chefs, including poke, laulau-inspired preparations, smoked fish, grilled meats, noodle dishes, tropical fruit desserts, and Asian-Pacific flavors.
Practical Information for Your Visit
Plan Your Festival Weekend
October is a popular time to visit Maui. Expect warm weather, strong sunshine, and occasional trade-wind showers. Book rooms, rental cars, and event tickets early.
Where to Stay:
- Kāʻanapali: Best for walking access to the festival’s venues.
- Honokōwai: Best for nearby condos, markets, and casual dining.
- Napili: Best for a quieter beach feel north of Kāʻanapali.
- Kapalua: Best for luxury stays, golf, and coastal scenery.
- Kihei or Wailea: Best for South Maui, but farther from festival events.
- Wailuku or Kahului: Best for airport convenience and Central Maui access, though driving to West Maui is required.
One official festival travel partner listed rooms starting at $275 per night, before taxes and fees, with complimentary self-parking and waived resort fees for travel dates from 16 October to 8 November 2026. Availability is limited, and guests must book by 9 October 2026, subject to availability. hawaiifoodandwinefestival
Frequently Asked Questions
The Things People Always Want to Know
When is Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival Maui 2026?
The Maui portion of the 16th Annual Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival takes place in Kāʻanapali from Friday, 23 October through Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Where is Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival held on Maui?
The three confirmed Maui venues are Kāʻanapali Golf Course, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, and Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows in Kāʻanapali, West Maui.
What happens on Friday, 23 October 2026?
The 28th Annual Roy Yamaguchi Golf Classic Presented by First Hawaiian Bank takes place at Kāʻanapali Golf Course, with registration at 10:00 a.m. and a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m.
What is the Saturday Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival Maui event?
Caviar, Pearls & Aphrodisiacs is scheduled for Saturday, 24 October 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa.
What is the Sunday Maui festival event?
No EGGScuses, Let’s Brunch! is scheduled for Sunday, 25 October 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows.
How much are Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival Maui tickets?
Tickets are on sale, but verified individual 2026 prices for the three Maui events were not available in the published schedule results. Confirm current pricing and inclusions through the official festival ticket page.
Is the Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival only on Maui?
No. The 2026 festival begins on Hawaiʻi Island on 16 and 17 October, continues on Maui from 23 to 25 October, then concludes on Oʻahu from 5 to 8 November 2026.
Verified Information at a Glance
- Event Name: Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival
- Edition: 16th Annual Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival
- Event Category: Culinary, wine, spirits, golf, agriculture, and hospitality festival
- Maui Dates: Friday, 23 October to Sunday, 25 October 2026
- Maui Location: Kāʻanapali, West Maui, Hawaiʻi
- Friday, 23 October Event: 28th Annual Roy Yamaguchi Golf Classic Presented by First Hawaiian Bank
- Friday Venue: Kāʻanapali Golf Course
- Friday Schedule: Registration at 10:00 a.m.; shotgun start at 11:30 a.m.
- Saturday, 24 October Event: Caviar, Pearls & Aphrodisiacs
- Saturday Venue: Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
- Saturday Hours: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday, 25 October Event: No EGGScuses, Let’s Brunch!
- Sunday Venue: Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows
- Sunday Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Ticket Availability: On sale now
- Verified Individual Event Prices: Confirm directly with the official festival ticket page
- Festival-wide Dates: Hawaiʻi Island, 16 to 17 October; Maui, 23 to 25 October; Oʻahu, 5 to 8 November 2026
- Best for: Food lovers, wine enthusiasts, golfers, couples, culinary travelers, and visitors seeking a premium West Maui island experience
Reserve your Maui weekend for 23 to 25 October 2026, gather in Kāʻanapali for chef-driven island flavors, and raise a glass to the growers, fishers, and makers whose work gives Hawaiʻi’s food culture its unmistakable sense of place.
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