What Maui AgFest and the 4-H Livestock Fair Is
Maui AgFest and 4-H Livestock Fair is a one-day agriculture festival at the War Memorial Special Events Field in Wailuku. The 2026 edition, the 17th annual, took place on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and centered on the theme of the people behind agriculture across Maui County. It is hosted by the Maui County Farm Bureau and the Maui 4-H Livestock Association, in partnership with the County of Maui Department of Agriculture. The most recent edition drew more than 7,500 guests, and several of its ticketed features sold out.
For 4-H families it is also the opening of the Hawaii 4-H livestock show season. Youth show the animals they have raised in the Maui 4-H Youth Livestock Show and Auction, which is one of the festival's main attractions.
What You Can Do There
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Maui 4-H Youth Livestock Show and Auction | Young people show animals they raised; the public can watch and take part in the auction |
| Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast | 9 to 10:30 a.m.; $12 adults, $10 seniors, $6 ages 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and under. Held since 2016. Scholarships for the UH Maui College Hospitality and Culinary Academy are presented afterward |
| Grand Taste | 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.; $40 per person. Twelve chefs each make one original dish in four categories (Aina, Kai, Vegetarian, Dessert) and guests vote for favorites |
| Taste Education | $5 per person; Maui coffee and a session with Chef Perry Bateman of Mama's Fish House |
| Grown on Maui Farmers' Market | Local produce and products |
| Keiki Zone | Free magic shows, face painting and tractors |
| Watermelon Eating Contest | Sponsored by Mahi Pono |
| Main Stage | Music, Maui Taiko drumming and hula all day |
Free ag education talks, food booths and trucks, and a Mahi Pono trucks and tractors exhibit round out the day. The 2026 Legacy Award honoree was Dr. Harold Keyser, a former Maui County administrator and soil microbiologist with CTAHR.
How 4-H Livestock Youth Get Here
Hawaii 4-H livestock projects start in January for cattle and in March for smaller animals. Youth ages 5 and up raise steers, heifers, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits and poultry. Members complete the required judging contests and attend their county show before the state show. A business plan to sell the animal for food shows exhibitors how raising animals can be a livelihood, and the projects teach record keeping, money management and public speaking. New members must register by October 1; enrollment is otherwise open year-round. Maui AgFest is the first show of the season, followed by the Molokai county show on June 6, the Big Island county show on June 20, and the State Show in Wahiawa on July 11 and 12.
Admission and Tickets
- General admission: $5 for adults; free for ages 18 and under with a student ID.
- Parking is free.
- Buy online at MauiAgFest.org or through TicketLeap. Tickets at the door are cash only.
- Grand Taste, Taste Education and the pancake breakfast are sold separately and can sell out, so buy early.
Where
War Memorial Special Events Field, 700 Halia Nakoa St., Wailuku, Maui.
Questions
Do I need a ticket to watch the 4-H show?
Entry to the festival grounds is $5 for adults and free for ages 18 and under with a student ID.
Can my child show an animal?
Through Hawaii 4-H, yes, if the child is 5 or older and enrolled. You do not need a farm or acres of land; many members raise animals in their backyards.
Who do I contact?
Event and ticket information is at MauiAgFest.org. For 4-H livestock program questions, call the CTAHR 4-H program at (808) 956-2255.
Official Links
- CTAHR at Maui AgFest 2026
- Maui AgFest returns to celebrate all things agriculture (Maui Now)
- Grand Taste at Maui AgFest (Maui Now)
- 2025 edition (Maui Now)
- Hawaii 4-H summer livestock show season
- Hawaii 4-H livestock events teach youth real-life skills
Hawaii County Fairs and State Farm Fair: The Essentials
Hawaii's main agricultural fairs are the Hawaii State Farm Fair on Oahu and the Maui County Fair in Wailuku. The 60th Farm Fair was listed for July 11 and 12, 2026 at Whitmore Village, with livestock and 4-H activities, per WorldAtlas. Dates may change.
Maui County Fair
The 99th fair ran October 1 to 4, 2026 at the War Memorial Complex in Wailuku, with a livestock exhibit of cows, sheep, goats, pigs and bulls, per Hawaii News Now.
Entries
Maui's Small Animal and Poultry Exhibition took up to three animals per Maui County resident, with a September 21 deadline, per its announcement.
Next steps
Ask your county 4-H leader or extension office for entry dates and rules.
Maui admission in 2026 was $10 for adults and youth 12 and up, $5 for ages 5 to 11 and free for ages 4 and under. Kauai holds a Farm Bureau fruit and vegetable show in Lihue.
Fair dates and rules change from year to year.
Read the full guide: Hawaii County Fairs and State Farm Fair
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Molokai 4-H Livestock County Show
Molokai 4-H youth exhibit market livestock at Lanikeha Community Center in Hoolehua as part of the Hawaii 4-H summer show season. Held each year; the most recent date was June 6, 2026.
2200 Farrington Ave., Hoolehua, HI | Organizer: Hawaii 4-H, CTAHR Official event details - Maui County Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were October 1-4, 2026, for the 99th fair. It features rides, food, parade and contests, with agriculture contests held at Queen Kaahumanu Center and adult horticulture paused for construction.
- Maui County Fair Small Animal and Poultry Exhibition
Held each year; the most recent dates were October 1-4, 2026, with awards on October 3. Open to Maui County residents with up to three small animals or poultry entries in separate categories.
Kahului, HI | 808-268-1404 | Organizer: Hui Livestock Poultry Maui Official event details - Maui County Fair Student Horticulture Contest
Held each year; the most recent dates were October 1-4, 2026. Students in grades K-12 enter fruits, vegetables and herbs, with entries dropped off September 30 and picked up October 4.
Kahului, HI | Organizer: County of Maui Official event details - Hawaii High School Rodeo Maui District Rodeos
Season-opening keiki and leadline weekend of the Maui District high school rodeo series, which runs monthly to district finals in April 2027. Held each year; most recent opener was October 10-11, 2026.
Makawao, HI | Organizer: Hawaii High School Rodeo Association Maui District Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.