PERFORMANCES & EVENTS           

Saturday, July 3
55th Annual Paniolo Parade. From Veteran's Cemetery to Mayor Eddie Tam Community Center. 9:00 a.m. No parking will be available in town. Parking is available at the Eddie Tam Center or at the Oskie Rice Arena-Take the FREE shuttle to town and back. The shuttle will run from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. before the parade. For information call (808) 572-9565.

Thursday – Sunday, July 1 – 4
Annual Makawao Rodeo. A very exciting rodeo event presented by the Maui Roping Club - more than 350 paniolos (cowboys) attend the rodeo from all over the world. Oskie Rice Rodeo Arena, Makawao Rodeo, a mile above Makawao town, on Olinda Road at Kaanaolo Ranch on Maui. This Hawaiian style rodeo, with rough stock and roping events, features rodeo clowns. Before and after the rodeo, enjoy live entertainment and country western dancing. Thursday and Friday are the Qualifying Runs (Free), all day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday’s Bull Bash starts at 7:00 p.m., admission is $20 for adults. Saturday and Sunday, the Rodeo starts at 1:00 p.m. and admission is $15 adults, $10 students and seniors, $5 keiki (children). For more information call (808) 572-8102.

Sunday, July 4
Old Fashion Fourth of July. An old fashion Independence Day celebration with holiday specials at Front Street’s restaurants and shops. Enjoy the free concert on the oceanfront lawn of Lahaina Library starting at 5pm. A fireworks show begins at 8:00 p.m., presented by Maui Chamber of Commerce. Front Street, Lahaina. For information call (888) 310-1117 or (808) 667-9194 or visit www.visitlahaina.com.

Thursday, July 8
Hawaiian Music Series. A free Hawaiian concert, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., on the lawn of the historic Baldwin Home Museum facing Front Street, Lahaina. Local seniors create colorful leis on-site. Free admission. For information call (808) 661-3262.

Thursdays – Sundays, July 8 – 17
Summer Under the Stars. This is a professional musical production shared outdoors in the evenings at the Maui Tropical Plantation, located at 1670 Honoapiilani Hwy., Wailuku. For information call (808) 244-8760 or visit www.mauiacademy.org

Saturday, July 24
St. Ann Church of Waihee's 75th Anniversary & Keiki Festival. Fun, games, great local food and entertainment. Located in Waihee at 40 Kuhinia St. 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For information call Melen Agcolicol or Mercedes Neri at (808) 205-7981 or (808) 276-3954.

Sunday, July 25
Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai Picnic. Wailuku Community Center, 395 Waena Place, Wailuku. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free. For information call (808) 242-1560.

Saturday & Sunday, July 24 & 25
Keiki Hula Festival. Lahaina Cannery Mall. Hula dancing can be beautiful, graceful, and powerful. It can also be extremely adorable when the kids (keikis) are hula dancing. The two-day event will feature eight halau [hula schools] from across the island presenting richly choreographed kahiko and auana hula that express the traditional values of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands. The weekend celebration will also feature Hawaiian artisans and crafters demonstrating lei making, wood carving, weaving and other traditional skills. Hula performances are every other hour beginning at 11:00 a.m., and continuing until 5:00 p.m. For information call (808) 661-5304.

Saturday, July 31
The 2010 Maui Wedding Expo. Held at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Bridal & Formal Wear Fashion Shows, Over 40 Wedding Exhibitors, Cake Tasting & Food Samples, Live Acclaimed Entertainers & Bands, Amazing Prize & Gift Giveaways, Maui's Most Outstanding Photographers, Alluring Florists & Floral Arrangements. Free Admission. For information visit www.mauibr idal show.com. Attendees can PRE-REGISTER by sending an email to: mauiweddingexpo@yahoo.com

Please note: All events are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm dates and times.

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