Stop by the MauiGrown Coffee Company Store booth during the festival and sample the famous Maui Mokka and other varieties of coffee grown by MauiGrown Coffee, the grower of Ka‘anapali Estate Coffee located on the West Maui Mountains near the historic town of Lahaina.

WAILUKU – The Maui Chamber of Commerce last week announced the product vendors and food trucks that will be participating in the sixth annual Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival on Nov. 1 & 2 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Considered Maui County’s largest products show, this major event is dedicated to growing the islands’ small businesses.

This year, over 140 product vendors will offer hundreds of Made-in-Maui-County products – food, art, crafts jewelry, fashions, furniture, gifts, collectibles and more. Of this total, 37 businesses are new to the event, 11 businesses are from Molokai, one from Lanai and four from Hana.

In addition, Maui’s popular food trucks will be featured – three on Friday and 13 on Saturday – offering delicious, island-inspired menu items.

For a complete list of 2019 vendors, visit “http://www.MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com/2019-vendors”>www.MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com/2019-vendors. For a list of food trucks, visit www.madeinmauicountyfestival.com/2019-food-trucks.

According to Pamela Tumpap, president of the Maui Chamber of Commerce, “The mission of this annual festival is to help small businesses grow and expand. By helping our islands’ small businesses prosper through increased revenue and creating opportunities to expand to national and international markets, we are ultimately helping Maui County to be more sustainable and economically strong.”

Nagasako Designs from Lahaina specializes in creating unique pieces inspired by our island. See their handmade accessories and art made out of real flowers and handpicked shells, pearls, semi-precious gemstones and various metals at the Hawaiian Airlines Made in Maui County Festival on Nov. 1-2 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. PHOTOS BY THE MADE IN MAUI COUNTY FESTIVAL.

Since the first festival was held in 2014, this annual event has attracted over 51,000 residents and visitors in attendance, with over 300 participating vendors reporting over $2.5 million in total festival product sales, 165,900 items sold, over 1,120 new wholesale accounts secured and over 6,770 new leads gained during the two-day event.

Each year, product vendors have to meet certain criteria in order to participate, including having their business based on the islands of Maui, Molokai or Lanai. Products being offered for sale also have to be made in Maui County and meet a minimum 51 percent of their value added in Hawaii.

Vendors’ branding, packaging, website/online presence and interest in and/or readiness to export were also taken into account.

This year, those who want to be first through the gate and who appreciate a leisurely shopping experience will enjoy the “Exclusive Shopping Day” on Friday, Nov. 1, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Festivities include the Opening Ceremony and complimentary pupus at 5 p.m. Food will also be available for purchase from three food trucks up to 5:30 p.m.

Attendees will receive a free festival tote bag and have the opportunity to win a special Maui getaway (must be present to win). Tickets ($35 per person, children 12 and under are free) are available via the MACC Box Office; call (808) 242-SHOW (7469) or visit MauiArts.org.

On Saturday, Nov. 2, the “Big Festival Day” will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Public admission is $5 (children 12 and under are free).

Saturday’s festivities will include live entertainment, fashion shows, 13 food trucks in the Pasha Hawaii Food Court and prize drawings. The first 2,000 attendees will receive a free festival tote bag. Free parking and complimentary shuttles will be available at various locations; visit www.MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com for information.

On both days, visit the Hawaiian Airlines table in the Yokouchi Pavilion for a chance to win 120,000 HawaiianMiles. On Saturday, visit the Pasha Hawaii Food Court for the chance to win a Pasha Hawaii Certificate of Passage good for shipping one personal vehicle to/from San Diego and Maui.

Qualified wholesale buyers and distributors may also register online to receive complimentary admission to attend a special “Wholesale Buyers Event” on Friday, Nov. 1, from 1:30 to 6 p.m.

“The amazingly varied categories of products at the festival, along with the food trucks, stage activities and energy from vendors and attendees, ensures that it will be a memorable experience for everyone who attends,” said Tumpap. “There is literally something for every age, gender and cultural background at the festival, and we encourage everyone to join us for this annual tradition.”

The festival is presented by the Maui Chamber of Commerce and supported by the County of Maui Office of Economic Development. Hawaiian Airlines is the event’s title sponsor.

For more information, visit www.MadeInMauiCounty.com or email info@MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com.

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