Lahaina Civic Center

We got to go on a real kid free date this past weekend to see Cheech and Chong. It was funny driving in as we past 4 security people making sure none of the stoners pulled into the police station on accident since it is off the same driveway.
The evening was perfect, getting to watch a beautiful sunset as the opening acts were performing. The main act was even funnier than their movies. We had silver seating, which when I called they said had seats, but there were not. Thankfully we keep blankets in the car, many others weren’t so lucky. No matter what the box office says, bring your chair this is one of two reasons for the lower rating. Having chronic pain addition on ground for 5 hours is tough.
The amphitheater has great seating from everywhere, and the acoustics are good. Enough slope that there isn’t really a bad «seat» in the house. You will be able to see and hear no matter where you sit.
Beer garden and food are extremely limited for selections, our pizza was cold, and white wine was warm. No real restrooms, just porta potty, and no drinking fountain. So no where to refill a water bottle, which to me is not ok when charging $ 2 for a small bottle.
Overall a great intimate place to see a performance, just eat before and bring a chair.

It is similar to the swap meet at the college on Saturdays… BUT there are many more vendors with actually handcrafted items and MUCH fewer «junk» tables… In my opinion there are many more unique things at the craft fair than at the swap meet… There are fewer food vendors… parking area is small… but most of the booths are under cover or shaded so it seems a bit cooler while you’re shopping. Most of the vendors are friendly and open. The hours are 9 – 4, however NOT every Sunday… right now the civic center website is saying it is «down for construction»… but it listed:. April 10. 2016, April 24, May 1, May 15… I would check first before heading out. I honestly feel it’s worth a peek if you’re looking for a unique, handcrafted item.

Every summer while vacationing in Maui we hit the swap meets for local art, jewelry and souvenirs. It’s a must while in Maui

Had a great time at the craft show. Found some great deals and had a fun time spending a fee hours shopping.

Craft fair Sunday morning. $ 1 entry fee. If you go the the Maui Swap meet on Saturday, it’s pretty much the same thing but way smaller.

This review is for the Sunday Maui’s Own craft fair from 9 – 4. What a great craft fair– don’t miss it. Most of the vendors are locals with handmade items. Sure, there are a few people selling mass-​produced made in China trinkets, but it’s easy to skip over that stuff. The people are friendly and they clearly put time and effort into creating quality items for you to enjoy. There is artwork, clothing, bath & body items, jewelry, home goods, handbags, souvenirs… lots to choose from. I found gifts for several people on my list. The prices are fairly reasonable given the handmade nature and time put into creating things. This is the place to go if you enjoy searching for unique, special items for yourself and loved ones. There are dozens and dozens of vendors, I was surprised at how big the fair was! I had a great time and I’m glad I got up early to go to the event. Well done Maui crafters!

I love playing tennis here! The hours are from 7am-​9pm! If you play at night, come early coz it can get crowded sometimes!

The current confirmed dates are
Sunday. 9 til 4 @ lahaina Civic Center with 70 vendors
September 21
September 28
Dec 28, 2014
They have organized one date at the kihei community center for
Sunday. November 16,2014

Attended the Sunday Craft Fair, which is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We went around 1:40 p.m. There were lots of vendors both inside the civic center and outside along the walkways and in the yard.
We found affordable wooden, laser-​cut bookmarks, Tahitian pearl and authentic Hawaiian sea glass necklaces and bracelets, and ceramic whistles! Fun to wander around to see what we could find.
I find that most Maui people are friendly and helpful and willing to make a deal! Great fun!

This review is for the social hall. The complex also includes tennis courts, and a gymnasium.
While I haven’t organized any parties here, I’ve attended a few. This is the community center for the west side.
The building is not climate-​controlled. I’ve been to parties only at night when its cooler, so I’m not sure how it is during the day in the severe Lahaina sun. The kitchen area seems adequate in size. The main hall is pretty spacious and fits between 200 – 300 people. There’s an outdoor kitchen that most parties use as a bar. The bathrooms are close by and are clean. Parking is adequate on either side of the hall.

I overheard someone talking about this at our hotel and decided to check it out ourselves, since we missed the Saturday swap meet in Kahului. This one is located at the Lahaina Civic Center. Signs are up off of Honoapi’ilani Highway so you can’t miss it.
Parking is free but somewhat limited due to small lot space, and there is a $ 1 fee per person (children 12 and under are free). They run 9:00a — 4:00p on select Sundays (better to check their website, which also includes info on the swap meet:
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To be honest, I wasn’t overly impressed. It was like a miniature version of the swap meet (obviously with more crafty stuff since it is a craft fair), but still pricey. Perhaps not as pricey as in the stores, but in comparison to the swap meet at the Aloha Stadium in Oahu, for example, a lot of the same stuff were at least twice as much (for instance, a SS toe ring was $ 10-​$ 12 each as opposed to $ 5 in Oahu).
Overall, there were a lot of jewelry, as well as some fancy soap, fragrant candles in a jar, wooden decors, hair accessories, clothes, and bags. I was disappointed that I didn’t find anything (although there were a few one-​of-​a-​kind jewelry that caught my eye), my kids who initially complained about coming here ended up buying a bunch of jun… stuff (mostly with their own money so I’m not complaining).

In Maui, you will notice that most of hotels do not ship cards or sell stamps. I really liked how the Post Office is located in the main intersection and the staff was quick in getting me the stamp/​paying process and getting me out quick.

If you did the swap meet on Saturday, this is a waste of time and $ 1. Same made in China souvenirs, slightly different artists. On the bright side, it’s sheltered more from the sun. Food’s not as available as at the Swap Meet.

Here you’ll find many of the same dealers that participate at the swap meet on Saturday over in Kahului. The big plus here is that the Civic Center is air conditioned. There is a small admission charge ($ 1 per person).
Crafts here are the primary items inside the Center. You’ll find a wide assortment of hand-​made Maui crafts sold directly by the artists. This is a perfect place for Christmas shopping if you’ll on Maui in November or December.
Outside you’ll find several vendors selling t-​shirts and other more standard souvenirs.
These are by far not the only farmers markets, craft fairs and swap meets on Maui. Like most places Saturdays are popular for yard or tag sales at individual residences. A good source for current information is to pick up a copy of the Maui News on Thursday or Friday and look in the classifieds. You can also ask the desk or concierge at your hotel or condominium for any close to where you’re staying.
Parking is easy and feature lots of local artisans and vendors.