The livestock exhibit and the Maui 4-Her’s who raised them are one of the main attractions at AgFest. Courtesy photo

The 17th annual Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair will come together from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 30 at War Memorial Special Events Field in Wailuku.

Hosted by the Maui County Farm Bureau and Maui 4-H Livestock Association, Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair serves as a showcase of the diversity of the county’s agricultural landscape.

With a full day of agriculture education, food and fun, last year’s event saw more than 7,500 guests with sold-out special features such as the Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast, Grand Taste and Taste Education.

AgFest will kick off with the Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast at 9 a.m. The event will be emceed by Alaka’i Paleka from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $6 for children 6 to 12 years old and children 5 and under are free.

Supporters of Maui agriculture, the team at Fairmont Kea Lani brings “ono” to AgFest with their signature pancake breakfast. Courtesy photo

This year’s legacy award honoree is Harold Keyser, former Maui County administrator and soil microbiologist with the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience. Keyser has helped to strengthen and perpetuate Maui agriculture for more than two decades.

“We’ve been celebrating our farmers and agriculture families at the pancake breakfast since 2016, and it’s become a beloved tradition,” said Warren K. Watanabe, MCFB executive director. “The agriculture industry is all about the people working the land as well as those shaping the industry, and it’s important to recognize everyone’s contributions.”

Mahi Pono, Silver Sponsor of AgFest 2026, returns with their famous trucks and tractors exhibit, fresh produce in the Grown on Maui Farmers Market and the popular Watermelon Eating Contest.

Following the legacy award presentations, the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association will present its 2026 University of Hawaii Maui College Hospitality & Culinary Academy Scholarship awards.

Other AgFest highlights include ag education, a farmers market, tastings featuring local ingredients, a keiki zone and more.

Entertainment will be provided by Kūikawā, Kamehameha Schools Maui Hawaiian Ensemble, Maui Taiko drumming, and hula by Kumu Hula Kamaka Kūkona and Hālau O Ka Hanu Lehua, all emceed by Alaka’i Paleka.

Because some events will sell out, organizers are encouraging everyone to buy tickets online at MauiAgFest.org.

The Grown on Maui Farmers Market tents features value-added ag products from Haleakala Creamery and fresh flowers and lei by the Maui Growers & Floriculture Collective. Courtesy photo