Maui's biggest and longest running celebration of its famous wintertime residents, the humpback whales -- now in its 29th year! This free, all-day festival-in-the-park is hosted by the non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation and includes live music by some of Hawaii's top musicians including George Kahumoku, Jr. and John Cruz, great food by popular Maui restaurants, a gigantic craft fair featuring more than 100 local artists, environmental displays, activities for children, a parade (at 9 a.m.) and lots of information about whales! Whale Day is free and open to all.

When
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where
Kalama Park, Kihei

Featuring
• Live Entertainment
• Craft Fair
• Children's Carnival
• Eco-Alley
• Silent Auction

Description
Voted "Best Community Festival" by the Maui Time Reader's Poll, Whale Day is Maui's largest and longest running celebration of whales! Presented by Pacific Whale Foundation, Whale Day is a free, all-day celebration of Maui's humpback whales that takes place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kalama Park (by the big whale statue) on South Kihei Road, Kihei.

Whale Day features live entertainment all day by some of Hawaii's top musicians including George Kahumoku, Jr. and John Cruz, a huge craft fair displaying the work of about 100 local artisans, tantalizing food booths by popular Maui restaurants, a fun-filled children's carnival, silent auction, and displays about the environment and whales.

Proceeds from Whale Day will support marine education programs for schoolchildren on Maui.

 

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