Maui Calendar September 2007

Maui Calendar September 2007 page contains events and activities that occur in Maui during the month of September, 2007.Please note: Ongoing Maui events and activities that occur over a period of several months or the entire year are not listed here. However, you may read about them on our Ongoing Maui Events page.

Kapalua Open Tennis Tournament
August 31 – September 3, 2007. This annual Labor Day tennis championship courts the best in men’s and women’s singles and doubles tennis play, in 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and pen division play at the Kapalua Resort’s award-winning Tennis Garden. Most of the finals will occur on Monday, September 3. For more information call (808) 669-5677.

2007 Maui Writers Conference
August 31 – September 3, 2007 on Labor Day Weekend. The Maui Writers Conference offers something for every writer. While the Conference highlights the fields of fiction, nonfiction, and screenwriting, they also present insightful specialty workshops on the business of writing, journalism, food and cookbook writing, YA and Children's, travel writing, and poetry, as well as the ever popular one-on-one consultations with top agents, editors and film execs. For more information, call (808) 879-0061.

Maui Chefs Present… Rock and Roll Wok of Fame
Early September, 2007 from 6:15 pm to 10:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort. It's the 15th annual food-lovers themed dinner and cocktail party under the stars. West Maui's top chefs will present their culinary hits at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort in Ka'anapali. Admission is $135 (a portion is tax deductible) which includes 24 gourmet dishes, wines & spirits, and live band entertainment. Select proceeds benefit Maui Chefs Scholarship for the Maui Culinary Academy. Free parking with shuttle service to hotel. For tickets, call Lahaina Visitor Center at 808-667-9193.

A Taste of Lahaina & The Best of Island Music
Mid September, 2007 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Lahaina Recreation Park II behind the soccer field. Maui’s largest culinary festival celebrates 16 years. The event showcases new and popular restaurants in Maui County offering “tastes” of signature dishes. Features include a beer and wine garden, country store, kids’ fun area, 25 restaurant tents and continuous live entertainment on stage with Hawaii’s current and legendary musicians. Benefits Maui youth groups. Admission is $5; kids 12 and under are free.

LifeFest Kapalua
September 7 – 9, 2007. This inspirational three-day event celebrates the many physical, mental and spiritual aspects of wellness. LifeFest Kapalua features inspiring lectures, workshops and panels by some of the country’s leading experts on wellness, fitness, nutrition and lifestyle. For more information call 1-866-669-2440 or (808) 669-2440.

Aloha Festivals Royal Court - Opening of the Makahiki
Mid September, 2007 at 12:00 noon at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua, Honokahua Preservation Site. The pageantry of an ancient Hawaiian hoolaa, the presentation of the ruling monarch, is seen at this colorful and historical event. Join our Maui Alii as they celebrate the opening of the Makahiki. For more information, call (808) 268-1789.

Somos Amigos
Mid September, 2007 at the Maui Mall, located on 70 E Kaahumanu, Kahului, only five minutes from the airport and right across the street from the Kahului Harbor. Enjoy the cultural heritage of the Latin community through song, craft, and much more! For more information, please call (808) 242-1560.

Maui Marathon, Maui Half Marathon, Maui Tacos 5K
Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 5:30 am, sponsored by The Westin Maui, begins at the Queen Kaahumanu Center in Kahului and ends near the Whalers Village within the Kaanapali Resort. The Maui Marathon course is simply one of the most scenic marathon courses in the world. Over 17 miles or 65% of the Maui Marathon is oceanfront running. The Maui Half Marathon begins at the same time as the Maui Full Marathon, starting and finishing at near the Whalers Village. Maui Tacos 5K run is on September 16 and will start and finish at the Whalers Village. For the Maui Marathon and the Maui Half Marathon, you can call 808-871-6441 for more information.

Tahiti Festival
Late September, 2007 at the Maui Mall, located on 70 E Kaahumanu, Kahului, only five minutes from the airport and right across the street from the Kahului Harbor. Enjoy a trip to Tahiti in our Annual Tahiti Festival. For more information, please call (808) 242-1560.

85th Maui County Fair
September 27 – 30, 2007 at 211 Kanaloa Avenue, Wailuku (the War Memorial Gymnasium parking lot). The Fair is a nonprofit organization supported entirely by corporate sponsorship, local donations, and volunteers. The Fair is also the primary source of funding for many of Maui’s nonprofit and community organizations. Come show your support and enjoy the “Tradition of FamilyAloha!” For additional information, call 808-242-2721.