The Emma Farden Sharpe Hula Festival will be held at the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows on August 21–22, 2026, featuring two days of free hula performances, cultural workshops, and local vendors. The event marks the festival’s return to Lahaina at the resort’s reimagined Kāʻanapali Beach property.
- The two-day festival runs Friday evening (5:30–9 p.m.) and all day Saturday (10 a.m.–5 p.m.) at Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows.
- Admission is free and family-friendly, with performances by six Maui hālau hula and live Hawaiian music acts.
- Three complimentary workshops are offered: Maui place names, ukulele, and hula — registration required at festivalsofaloha.org/hulafestival.
- The Royal Lahaina Resort is offering waived resort fees and free self-parking for guests who book using the festival’s dedicated link.
- The event draws visitors to the Kāʻanapali area, potentially boosting occupancy for nearby rental properties that weekend.
Source: Maui Now
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