Aloha friends! No race this weekend. We have a bye. And that’s ok because we have two island favorite events taking place this weekend on Maui. The Maui Film Festival starts this Wednesday June 28th and runs through the weekend. Also on the ticket this weekend is the always anticipated Makawao Stampede Rodeo.
2023 Maui Film Festival: Stardust Cinema
This year’s Maui Film Festival takes place this week beginning Wednesday. Stardust Cinema offers 5 nights of 2 feature films per evening on jumbotron under the stars plus music, hula, awards, speakers, shorts, and a Q&As. Gates open at 5:00 pm and program each night starts at 5:45 pm. Kids under 12 get in free! (Up to 2 kids per one paying adult). Bring your blanket or low back beach chair and enjoy a great night with your friends and family. Food and beverage available for purchase from 5:00-10:00 pm on the Amphitheater Lawn each night.
For more details on the full Festival program, including any late schedule changes and special award presentations, go to the Maui Film Festival website. For tickets and food menu detail, go to the MACC event page.
Makawao Stampede Rodeo
They switched things up this year for the Stampede and held the parade last Saturday. Various events take place all week and specials offered by your favorite Makawao restaurants. Chili cook off takes place on Wednesday at the Oskie Rice Arena beginning at 4:00 pm. “Music on the Lawn” this Thursday from 4 – 8 pm next to Designing Wahine. ‘Ohana Island Grindz will be offering food and dessert for sale as well as free vanilla ice cream for keiki.
Friday, the rodeo starts! Rodeo qualifications begin at 9:00 am at the Oskie Rice Arena. Entry for the prequalification is free. Gates open at 4:00 pm. Country Concert starts at 5:00 pm and the fan favorite bull bash starts at 7:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday, gates open at 10:00 am and show starts at 11:00. Rodeo performance begins at 1:00 pm. Championship performance on Sunday. Food, crafts, and prizes make for fun and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.
Tickets for sale at Etix. General admission tickets for the weekend will run you $80. Friday general admission tickets selling for $45 with discounts for kupuna and keiki. General Admission tickets for Saturday and Sunday are running at $25 with discounts for kupuna and keiki. Children under 5 get in free.
Real Estate
In keeping with the Makawao Stampede theme, here is a recent blog I wrote about the history of horses on the Islands and what’s for sale Upcountry in terms of ranches.
Also, a quick reminder that 151 Kula I’o Road is a great Upcountry lot with a 7 acre building envelope on a 15 acre property in the gated community of Kula I’o. See my blog post on this lot here as well.
Anything Else This Weekend or Next?
I am always looking to promote other weekend activities for Maui organizations. If we are missing anything, drop me a line any time for future happenings. Mahalo!!!
As always, have fun and stay safe! Hope to see you out there this weekend.
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As a lifelong resident of Maui and realtor for over 20 years, I have a unique long-standing relationship with residents and visitors alike. I bring a deep understanding of the many layers and subtleties of Maui’s Real Estate industry. My broad ranging experience allows me to better understand and meet your needs. Whether you are buying or selling your first home, a second home, an investment property, looking to do a 1031 exchange or even large land transactions and subdivisions, I have done it all. I love water sports, mainly international competition in canoe paddling, one man canoe, surfing, paddle boarding, Jiu jitsu training, soccer, rugby, family time, friends, socializing, food, pets, work and staying active.
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