Wahine Toa, Missing Polynesia, Tahitian artisans and 

more craft vendors will be at the 

17th Annual Heiva I Maui/Festival of Polynesia on 

Saturday, September 6th 

Come enjoy the amazing cultures, crafts and food! 

We hope to see you there!

*We still have a few food and craft vendor booth spaces open.  Please download an application and send it in at your first opportunity.

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact us as follows;

    - Email: heivaimaui@yahoo.com

    - Phone: 808-463-4340

Mauruuru!

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

As a result of the weather conditions,

HEIVA I MAUI has been;

CANCELLED this Saturday, August 9th, 2014 

&

RESCHEDULED to Saturday, September 6th, 2014.

This decision was made by the County of Maui 

Parks and Recreation Department.

Repeat, Heiva I Maui has been CANCELLED due to Hurricane Iselle and Tropical Storm Julio and has been RESCHEDULED to Saturday, September 6th, 2014.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that this may have caused.  We are in agreement with the County of Maui that the safety of all is priority.

Blessings for the safety of you and your ;ohana for all those here in the islands!

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.  
We will try our utmost best to respond in a timely manner as weather permits until the hurricane and storm passes.

Mauruuru!
Heiva I Maui Event Staff 

 EVENT UPDATE REGARDING HURRICANE ISELLE & TROPICAL STORM JULIO

 

 Iaorana!

 

As of today, Wednesday, August 6th, we are proceeding as planned with the event  scheduled for this Saturday, August 9th - of course weather permitting. 

Lolita met with the County of Maui Parks Department yesterday afternoon and they are in agreement with waiting it out.  However, she will touch base with them daily - specifically first thing Friday morning to determine whether or not the event will have to be postponed to a later date if a decision has not been made prior to that.

 

If the event is going to be cancelled due to weather or the County of Maui decides to close the War Memorial Gymnasium, a postponed event date will be scheduled and all participants notified.  

We will provide updates here as more information and/or any determinations are made on how we will be proceeding.

To reiterate, as of today, Wednesday, August 6th - Heiva I Maui is still scheduled for this Saturday, August 9th until further notice.

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

 

Mauruuru!

Heiva I Maui Event Staff

Iaorana!

We wanted to update you with the following information;

COMPETITION APPLICATIONS
We are now accepting applications for the following;

      1) Solo Competition

      2) Group Ote'a Competition

*Please refer to our 'Applications' tab to download an application.

EXHIBITION PERFORMANCES
If you are interested in doing a cultural exhibition, please contact us via email for more information.

VENDOR - FOOD & CRAFT APPLICATIONS
We are currently accepting food and craft vendor applications.

*Please refer to our 'Applications' tab to download an application.

EVENT INFORMATION
Who: Maui Polynesian Tahiti Fete
What: Heiva I Maui/Cultural & Arts Fete Maui
When: Saturday, August 9th, 2014
Where: War Memorial Gymnasium
Time: Doors open at 10am

*Ticket outlet locations will be announced soon and will be on sale by July 15th!

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Mauruuru!

Iaorana!

It's almost that time again for our 17th Annual Heiva I Maui/Cultural & Arts Fete Maui!  This year, it'll be held for ONE DAY ONLY on Saturday, August 9th, 2014 at the War Memorial Gymnasium Wailuku, Maui!

Our applications will be avaialable for downloading via this website by Saturday, May 10th!

If you would like to receive an application for our solo or group competition and/or our crafter or food vendor spaces prior to May 10th, please email us at; heivaimaui@yahoo.com

More information will be forth coming as we near the event!

Thank you for visiting us and we look forward to having you join us this year! 

Mauruuru!
Heiva I Maui/ Cultural & Arts Fete Maui
Event Crew

Iaorana!

Another year has now gone by and we want to THANK all those who helped make it possible.  Not only this year, but over the past 16 years! 

We are truly grateful to have made it this far despite challenges, trials and tribulations - we have been blessed to be able to continue on thus far. 

Our hope is that we'll be able to carry on with our event next year.  If we do, we are highly considering a different location. 

Please visit our website in May 2014 to confirm if we will be having a 17th annual event and if the location will be changed.  The event is always held on the 2nd weekend in August.  For 2014, the dates would be August 9th and 10th. 

We are hopeful and look forward to an event next year.  Until then........

A HUI HOU!

To all who helped make this event possible Mauruuru Roa!   Kelly Aperto County of Maui Parks & Recreation Kanale & Yvette Opiana Hawaiian Airlines John & Roberta Vogel Maui Beach Hotel ‘Ohana Aperto Black Pearl Designs ‘Ohana Miller Sew Special Etua Tahauri Maui Quilt Iona Teriipaia Lahaina Music Roiti Sylva Tausala O Salaia Lucy Fonoimoana Te Mau Merahi Maeva Goo Te Tiare Patitifa Charley Temanaha No Ka Oi Pearls Kapono Kamaunu Keoni Manuel & Zumba Dancers Ali’i Noa Te Tiare Patitifa Alalani Hill Ecrima – Filipino Martial Arts Patrizia Boschetti Te Mau Merahi Wilipaki Visitacion ‘Ohana Aricayos Kimo Lum All solo competitors Kapualani McGurn Maui News Chentelle Rowland Craft Vendors Tracy Fujitani Food Vendors Brittany-Rae Sajor Madeline Pascua & Folk Dancers Leti Free Tonga Church & Members Tausala O Salaia Hula Halau Keali’iokekai Atarah Vaaiamamao                   Richard & Iola Balubar Pualei Kaaa Zenshin Daiko Kawai Kaaa Island Paperie Anthony Jones Mama's Fish House We sincerely apologize if we missed any one!

It takes many hands to make this event possible!

Iaorana!

We are a few days away from the event!  Here's an update!

1)  We still have a few craft and food vendor spaces available! 
*Please contact us for info!

2)  Crafters, even if you want to come for 1 day - arrangements can be made!
*Please call to inquire!

3)  SAVE $5 per ticket and get your pre-sale tickets at our ticket outlets! 
*Click on the tickets tab for more info.

4)  We have decided to also accept late SOLO COMPETITION entries! 
*Please contact us for info!

Should you have any questions or concerns, please email us at heivaimaui@yahoo.com OR call us at; 808-463-4340.  We hope to see you there!

Mauruuru Roa!

Iaorana!

We are less than 2 weeks away from our event!  Here's an update as of today;

1)  At this time, we are accepting late SOLO COMPETITION applications. 

2)  We may have a couple CRAFT & FOOD VENDOR spaces still available - please email to inquire.

3)  Pre-sale tickets will be available at the ticket outlets by Wednesday, July 31st
            - Sew Special @ Queen Kaahumanu Center, Kahului
            - Maui Quilt @ Azeka Market Place, Kihei
            - Lahaina Music @ West Maui Center, Lahaina

4)  Wahine Toa and Missing Polynesia will be amongst the many beautiful craft booths

5)  Here are only SOME of the many food items that will be for sale;

Pastele Plate

Pastele Stew

Garlic Noodles w/ BBQ Chicken

Nachos

Laulau Plate

Fried Fish (aku, ahi or mahimahi)

BBQ Chicken & Ribs

Lumpia

Hamburger Steak

Chinese Chicken Salad

Palusami

Spam musubi

Hot Dog

Shave Ice

Hamburger

To print or download any of our applications, please click on the 'APPLICATION' tab on this website.

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us via email at; heivaimaui@yahoo.com or call 808-463-4340 or 808-281-4992 to leave a voicemail message.

Mauruuru!
Heiva I Maui Event Staff

Iaorana!

We are still accepting applications.  To print or download any of our applications, please click on the application tab.

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us via email at; heivaimaui@yahoo.com or call 808-281-4992.

Mauruuru!
Heiva I Maui Event Staff

Iaorana Tatou!

We are approximately 3 months away from the 16th Annual Heiva I Maui that will be held on Saturday, August 10th and Sunday, August 11th, 2013.

As in the past years, it will be held at the War Memorial Gymnasium in Wailuku, Maui with all of our wonderful craft, jewelry and clothing vendors. The doors are scheduled to open at 10am on both days.

We are still accepting soloist, group competition and vendor (crafts/food) participant applications, please email us at heivaimaui@yahoo.com to request for an application.

PRE-SALE TICKETS

Pre-sale tickets will be available for purchase from July 15th at the following ticket outlets;

Sew Special @ Queen Ka'ahumanu Center, Kahului 808-877-6128

Lahaina Music @ West Maui Center, Lahaina 808-661-7625

Sew Special Too @ Azeka Makai Market, Kihei 808-874-8050

Ticket prices; Pre-sale $10 At-the-Door $15
Children 5 and under are FREE!
Doors are scheduled to open at 10am

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at; heivaimaui@yahoo.com or 808-281-4992.

Thank you for visiting us and we look forward to seeing you in August!

Mauruuru,
Heiva I Maui Event Staff

Iaorana!

Mauruuru Roa to ALL that helped make the 15th possible!  From our dedicated crew, our sponsors, the amazing talents of all of our participants, the nurturing hands, craft and food vendors and supportive spectators.......there are truly no words to express how grateful and appreciative we are.  If not for all of your support, there would be no event.  Thank you!

To all competitors, the results will be posted here by Sunday, August 19th.  Please allow 14 - 21 business days for your score sheets to be mailed out to you.  It will be mailed via USPS to the mailing address listed on your application.

Should you have any other additional questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.  Thank you again for your support and we look forward to seeing all of you again in the future!

Mauruuru Roa!

Heiva I Maui
Event Crew

Iaorana!

We are only a day away and everyone from our event staff to our participants and vendors are busily preparing for this weekend!  Excitement and anticipation is in the air!

Pre-sale tickets are available at the following ticket outlets;

Sew Special
Queen Ka'ahumanu Center, Kahului

Maui Quilt Shop
Azeka Market Place, Kihei

Lahaina Musich
West Maui Center, Lahaina

Just a few of the MANY wonderful vendors that will joining us; 
Wahine Toa, Tapu, Tali's of Polynesia, Hula Rock, No Ka Oi Pearls, Tahitian pearls, jewelry and accessories, pareus, fedora hats, mother of pearl jewelry, shell jewelry, Featherlicious and MUCH MORE..........

Our food vendors will be selling an array of onolicious food such as; 
Chinese Chicken Salad
Pastele Plate
Hawaiian Plate
Garlic Noodles with BBQ Chicken
Smoked Meat Plate
Chow Fun
Kalbi Ribs
Pork Adobo
BBQ Chicken
Honey Mango BBQ Ribs
Garlic Shrimp
Chili and Rice
Waffle Dogs
Hamburger Steak
Chicken Adobo
Fried Fish
Tongan Plate Lunch
Hot Dogs
Spam Musubis
Hamburgers
Baked Goods
Funnel Cake with Ice Cream
Pog Slushies
Shave Ice
Cookies
Smoothies
Mamaki Teas
Baked Goods
Desserts


We are excited and look forward to seeing all of you!

Iaorana!

We are a week away and we still have a few more vendor spaces and are STILL accepting applications for that as well as for the solo competition and exhibition performances.   Please click on our application tab to download or print an application.

IMPORTANT;
Please note our contact telephone number has changed to; 808-281-4992 or 808-463-4340.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns via email at; heivaimaui@yahoo.com or by calling Lolita at the phone numbers provided above.

Mauruuru!

Iaorana!

We are STILL accepting applications for the competition, vendor spaces and exhibition performances.  Please click on our application tab to download or print an application.

IMPORTANT;
Please note our contact telephone number has changed to; 808-281-4992 or 808-463-4340.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns via email at; heivaimaui@yahoo.com or by calling Lolita at the phone numbers provided above.

Mauruuru!

Iaorana!

We are STILL accepting applications for the competition and vendor spaces.  Please click on our application tab to download or print an application.

IMPORTANT;
Please note our contact telephone number has changed to; 808-281-4992 or 808-463-4340.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns via email at; heivaimaui@yahoo.com or by calling Lolita at the phone numbers provided above.

Mauruuru!

Iaorana Tatou!

We are approximately 3 months away from the 15th Annual Heiva I Maui that will be held on Saturday, August 11th and Sunday, August 12th, 2012.

As in the past years, it will be held at the War Memorial Gymnasium in Wailuku, Maui with all of our wonderful craft, jewelry and clothing vendors.  The doors are scheduled to open at 10am on both days.

We are still accepting soloist, group competition and vendor (crafts/food) participant applications, please click on our APPLICATION tab to download a copy.

If you were interested in purchasing a video of last year's 14th Annual Heiva I Maui and viewing photos of last years event, please click our LINKS tab for further contact information.

For a list of all the 2011 winners, please click on the RESULTS tab.

PRE-SALE TICKETS

Pre-sale tickets will be available for purchase from July 15th at the following ticket outlets;

Sew Special @ Queen Ka'ahumanu Center, Kahului 808-877-6128

Lahaina Music @ West Maui Center, Lahaina 808-661-7625

Sew Special Too @ Azeka Makai Market, Kihei 808-874-8050

Ticket prices; Pre-sale $10 At-the-Door $15
Children 5 and under are FREE!
Doors are scheduled to open at 10am

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at; heivaimaui@yahoo.com or 808-990-6549.

Thank you for visiting us and we look forward to seeing you in August!

Mauruuru,
Heiva I Maui Event Staff

Heiva i Maui 2012 date announcement

Iaorana,
We're so excited to announce our 15th Annual Heiva i Maui dates.  We're looking forward to having you join us. In the coming months we'll provide the registration packets and more information about tickets and the activities happening at the event.


All activities will again be held at the War Memorial Gym in Kahului. The 15th Annual Heiva i Maui, Maui's Tahitian dance competition, will be on August 11-12, 2012. Crafters will open at 9am and the doors will open at 10:30am.

Check back periodically for more details.
Mauruuru.

Iaorana!

We want say MAURUURU ROA to all of our volunteers who dedicated countless hours until early morning hours, sponsors, ra'atira's, all of our solo and group competition and exhibition participants, food, arts and craft vendors and spectators for being a part of our 14th Annual Heiva I Maui Tahitian Dance and Drumming Competition! It is because of each and everyone one of you that we are able to make this happen. We are truly grateful!

To all of the ra'atiras and students for all your hard work and dedication in keeping the Tahitian culture alive and thriving! Your beautiful dances and sounds of Tahiti were heart stopping and amazingly beautiful! That left many hearts excited and wanting to shake their hips too!

The results of this year's competition has been posted for the solo and group competition. Please click on the RESULTS tab to view.

Score sheets for all competition participants will be mailed to you within the next 14 business days on the mailing address provided on your application. For soloists who entered along with their Pupu Ori, your score sheets will be mailed all to your ra'atira. Please consult with them for your results.

All vendors interested in joining us next year, we will be downloading the Vendor Application Packet within the next 14 business days as well. A handful of vendors have already inquired to confirm a spot for next year and how they may go about doing so. Therefore, once the 2012 application is available, please complete it and send it in with your payment and we will secure/confirm a spot for you next year. It is highly recommended that one do so at their earliest possible convenience due to Maui County stipulations. We are limited in space - so please send in your completed application and payment as soon as you can - as confirmation is provided on a first come first served basis.

Should you have any additional questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for visiting us. We greatly appreciate your support of the intriguingly beautiful sounds and dances of Tahiti! Until then, we look forward to our 15th Annual in 2012!

Mauruuru Roa!
Heiva I Maui
Event Staff

Iaorana!

We are 4 days away from Heiva I Maui and are excited for the weekend! Most importantly, we wanted to update, remind and share with you the following;

1) SOLO COMPETITORS
~ Are REQUIRED to register at the War Memorial Gymnasium as follows;
- Friday, Aug 12th from 7pm
OR
- Saturday, Aug 13th from 8am - 930am

*A representative from each Pupu Ori may register ALL soloists if preferred.
*Solo Competition is held on Saturday only!
*The awards will be announced with all other categories on Sunday.

2) PARTICIPANT PASSES
~ For group participants, please see your Ra'atira or representative for your passes.
~ Independent entries, you will receive your participant pass/ticket at the time of
registration if you have not already received them. We have notated who has not.
~ Your $6 fee will provide you entry for BOTH days.

3) VENDORS
~ Please remember to CONFIRM your space with an event staff member BEFORE setting
up.

4) SPECTATORS/TICKET INFORMATION
~ Pre-sale tickets are available for purchase at the following ticket outlets for $10;
-Sew Special @ Queen Ka'ahumanu Center
-Lahaina Music @ West Maui Center
-Maui Quilt Shop @ Azeka Market Makai

*Tickets day of; $15 @ the door.
*Children 5 & under free!

5) SHOPPING
~ Craft and Food Vendors will be selling on Saturday & Sunday.
*Tahitian pearls, jewelry, accessories, instruments and other miscellaneous items.

~ Some of the featured vendors include;
-Wahine Toa
-TAPU
-Tali's of Polynesia
-Red Door Photography
No Ka Oi Pearls

Food Booths;
-Pastele and Gandule Rice
-Chow Fun & Smoked Meat Plate
-Hawaiian Plate
-Garlic Noodles w/ BBQ Chicken, Jo Pop's, Bubble Tea Drinks
-Funnel Cake w/ Ice Cream, Pog Slush, Baked Goods
-Shave Ice, Hamburgers, Spam Musubi and Hot Dogs
-Shrimp Plate
-Roast Pork and Laulau Plates
-BBQ Chicken and Teriyaki Plate
-Fried Fish and Chicken Adobo
-Huli Huli Pork and Chicken Plate

Thank you for visiting our website and hope that you'll be able to join us this weekend!

Mauruuru!
Heiva I Maui
Event Staff