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Maui was voted the #1 island in the world for seven straight years by Conde Nast Traveler magazine.
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Maui County includes the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, & Kahoolawe.
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Wailuku is the County Seat of Maui County. |
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Republican Alan Arakawa is the current mayor of Maui. |
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The "Valley Isle" produces sugar, pineapple, cattle and horses. |
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The 10,023-foot Haleakala is the world's largest inactive volcano. |
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Lahaina was Hawaii's capital before 1845, and still has some of the atmosphere of an old whaling town. |
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Nearby are the Kaanapali and Wailea resort areas and golf courses. |
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Hana in East Maui and and Iao Valley in Central Maui draw thousnads of visitors. |
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Maui Special Days
In addition to the federal and religious holidays that would be celebrated throughout the United States, Hawaii has quite a few additional holidays and fun events:
Whale Watching Season - Late November through April
Prince Kuhio Day - March 26*
Maui Taro Festival (Hana) - Last weekend of March
The Ulupalakua Thing (Tedeschi Winery) - First week of April
Upcountry Fair (Makawao) -First week of June
King Kamehameha Day - June 11*
Makawao Rodeo & 4th of July Parade
O-bon Dances (Jodo Missions) - July thru August
Hawaii Admission Day - 3rd Friday in August*
Maui Onion Festival (Whalers Village) - First week of August
Maui Writers Conference - Last week of August
Taste of Lahaina - Second weekend of September
Maui County Fair - Last weekend in September
Aloha Festivals - Mid-October (2 weeks)
Halloween in Lahaina - October 31
First Night - (New Years Eve) December 31
*State & County offices, banks, and schools are closed.
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