ʻAha Niu Festival 2026

Join us and our partners at the upcoming ‘Aha Niu: Maui Nui Coconut Celebration Festival. This FREE family-friendly, community gathering is dedicated to celebrating, revitalizing, and protecting niu (coconut) across Maui Nui. Registration to attend is required.

Key event details

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Time: 9am – 3pm

Location: Maui Nui Botanical Gardens

Address: 150 Kanaloa Avenue, Kahului
Free parking
is available across the street at the War Memorial Stadium

Coconut photo for ʻaha niu 2026

Enjoy a day full of:

  • Niu sprout give-aways (while supplies last)
  • Keiki friendly activities
  • Hands-on niu workshops led by cultural practitioners
    • Pāpale lau niu
    • Food processing basics
    • Kanu niu
  • Presentations and talk story with coconut industry experts
  • Information on Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) identification and mitigation
  • Coconut-centered craft, food, and educational vendors
  • And more – stay tuned for additional details!
Carly Wyman for ʻAha Niu

Volunteer with us

We are looking for volunteers to help us run the ʻAha Niu 2026 festival. Volunteers will play an important role in ensuring a smooth experience for all attendees. Volunteering is also a great way to connect more deeply with the nui community!

Mahalo nui loa to the ʻAha Niu 2026 event partners and sponsors:

Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems home
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens home
Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu home
County of Maui home
Grow Some Good home
Ke Ō Mau Center home
Hawaii Farmers Union United home
Indigenous Cropping Systems Lab home
Hawai'i 'Ulu Cooperative home

Event partners and contributors, please see the contributor page for more information about your role.