A three-day community event called Lahaina Homecoming will take place July 17–19, 2026, bringing 103 former Lahaina residents back to Maui with sponsored airfare while opening cultural programming and resources to the general public.
- The free event runs July 17–19 at Lahaina Cannery Mall, Lahaina United Methodist Church, and Campbell Park.
- 103 former residents from 20 families — exceeding the original goal of 80 — will receive sponsored return flights via Hawaiian Airlines.
- Programming includes live entertainment, local food, cultural demonstrations, a career fair, and community resource sharing.
- The event is organized by Festivals of Aloha and backed by the County of Maui Office of Recovery, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, and private donors.
- Full schedules, vendor registration, and career fair details are available at lahainahomecoming.com.
Source: Maui County
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