Kapalua Wine and Food Festival

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Food & DrinkKapalua
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkFew American food and wine festivals can
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Kapalua Wine and Food Festival in Kapalua

Established in 1981 by the nonprofit Kapalua Wine Society, the Kapalua Wine and Food Festival is billed as the oldest wine and food festival in the United States. Anchored at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua on the island's northwest corner, the multi-day event, now past its 45th annual edition, brings in celebrity chefs and vintners for tastings, winemaker dinners, and a Grand Tasting Gala, with proceeds supporting the University of Hawaii Maui College culinary program.

Kapalua Resort occupies former pineapple plantation land on Maui's northwest coast, developed in the late twentieth century into one of Hawaii's most established resort destinations.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few American food and wine festivals can claim a founding date in 1981, and the event's continuity gives it a depth of vintner and chef relationships newer festivals cannot match: recent editions have featured names like Maneet Chauhan, Antonia Lofaso, and the Voltaggio Brothers alongside Maui and Hawaii's own top restaurants

02

The mystery stays covered

Unlike purely commercial food festivals, the event was founded by and remains tied to the Kapalua Wine Society, a nonprofit whose stated purpose was always educational, fostering appreciation for fine wine and Hawaii's culinary products rather than simply selling tickets, and proceeds continue to fund culinary education at the University of Hawaii Maui College

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's structure of winemaker dinners paired with individual chefs

Water and renewal

Living ritual

followed by a large-format Grand Tasting Gala as the closing centerpiece

The sacred route

Living ritual

has remained consistent since the Kapalua Wine Society founded the event

The local code

Living ritual

reflecting its original educational mission of pairing fine wine directly with Hawaii-grown and Hawaii-prepared cuisine rather than treating the two as separate attractions

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Kapalua you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Resort elegant-casual for daytime tastings and seminars, with dressier resort attire appropriate for the Grand Tasting Gala and winemaker dinners; light, breathable fabrics suit Kapalua's...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Kapalua Wine and Food Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map20.99 N, 156.66 WOpen in Google Maps

Kapalua, HI

Nearest airportOGG — Kahului
TransportStay close enough to the part of Kapalua you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Kapalua Wine and Food Festival runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kapalua via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kapalua, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for June.Compare faresFestival gearResort elegant-casual for daytime tastings and seminars, with dressier resort attire appropriate for the Grand Tasting Gala and winemaker dinners; light, breathable fabrics suit Kapalua's warm, sunny coastal climate, with a light layer for evening events near the water.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kapalua Wine and Food Festival?

Kapalua Wine and Food Festival is listed for Past edition: 25–28 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kapalua Wine and Food Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kapalua, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kapalua, HI

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLkapaluawineandfoodfestival.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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