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