The inaugural Lahaina Homecoming event runs July 17–19, 2026, reuniting 103 former residents — representing 20 families — who were displaced by the 2023 wildfire. The free, public event is organized by the Maui Economic Recovery Commission and held at multiple Lahaina venues.
- Lahaina Homecoming is a free, three-day public event scheduled for July 17–19, 2026, at Lahaina Cannery Mall, Lahaina United Methodist Church, and Campbell Park.
- Hawaiian Airlines sponsored airfare to fly home 103 displaced residents from 20 families across the continental U.S., exceeding the original goal of 80 participants.
- The event is organized by the Maui Economic Recovery Commission’s Healing Journey Team and coordinated by nonprofit Festivals of Aloha, with support from the County of Maui Office of Recovery and Hawaiʻi Community Foundation.
- Programming includes live entertainment, local food, cultural demonstrations, a career fair, and community resource sharing.
- The event is open to the general public; full schedules and vendor registration are available at lahainahomecoming.com.
Source: Maui Now
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