2026 Kapalua Wine & Food Festival

SAVE THE DATE!
45th Kapalua Wine & Food Festival 

June 25-28, 2026

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Celebrate the 45th annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival, the nation’s most iconic and time-honored epicurean event, returning to the breathtaking Kapalua Resort. This exquisite weekend showcases the artistry of the world’s foremost vintners and the culinary brilliance of celebrity chefs Maneet Chauhan, Antonia Lofaso and the Voltaggio Brothers, alongside Maui’s most beloved restaurants and local purveyors.

Indulge in an inspiring collection of experiences—from intimate winemaker dinners and interactive tasting seminars to the discovery of rare and exceptional wines from around the world. Guests are invited to sip, savor, and connect in the spirit of aloha as Kapalua once again transforms into a haven for food, wine, and celebration.

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2026 SPONSORS

A special Mahalo to all of our event Sponsors and Partners who help make this signature event a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

MAJOR SPONSORS

Southwest Airlines

Host Hotel

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Petrossian Caviar
Fiji Water
Fever Tree
Go Rentals
Wai Koko
Fiji Water
Flint & Flame

MEDIA SPONSORS

The Somm Journal

Benefitting Charities

Chef Hui
Chef Hui

Event Photo Highlights

THREE CELEBRITY CHEF COOKING DEMONSTRATION LUNCHEONS!

Taking it up a notch this year, Kapalua Wine & Food Festival is thrilled to offer THREE celebrity Chef Cooking Demonstration Luncheons. Renowned Chefs Antonia Lofaso, Bryan & Michael Voltaggio and Maneet Chauhan – all featured on multiple shows across Food...

Celebrating Jean-Charles Boisset & The World of Boisset Wines

2026 Kapalua Wine & Food Festival Lifetime Achievement Award Voted Wine Enthusiast’s Person of the Year (2024), we honor Jean-Charles Boisset an international innovator and icon in the wine world.  Jean-Charles will share stories of his incredible life...

The Grand Tasting Gala Best of the Fest Winners

Congratulations to Chef Zach Laidlaw of Hua Momona Farms, who took home the coveted “Best of the Fest” award and Chef Justin Purpura of Montage Kapalua Bay’s Cane & Canoe Restaurant, winner of Fan Favorite at the 2025 Kapalua Wine & Food Festival’s Grand...

2025 Wine Seminars –  Regional & Varietal Focus

The slate of interactive wine tasting seminars for the 2025 Kapalua Wine & Food Festival run the gamut of regions and varietals from around the globe and will showcase only the most prestigious brands. This year we take a tour of Anderson Valley Pinots and a...

Are You a Master of Your Profession? Michael Jordan is!

Just released – Here is a link to a podcast video on YouTube of an interview with Michael Jordan, MS and the former Mayor of Anaheim and wine connoisseur Curt Pringle. This was recorded in March 2024 - prior to our NBA news, but gets to tell a little about Jackson...

Sunrise Hawaii News Now Kapalua Wine and Food Festival 2024

The 43rd annual event at Kapalua takes place in June. Hua Momona Farms Chef Zach Laidlaw and Master Sommelier Michael Jordan give a preview. VIEW NOW >

Michael Jordan – MNKO Podcast

The Maui No Ka Oi Podcast presented by SilverShark Media Jason Evans speaks to Master Sommelier Michael Jordan about the upcoming Kapalua Wine & Food Festival happening June 6th-9th, 2024.  In this podcast Michael talks about how he became a Master Sommelier, how...

Welcoming Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Jason Arcilla 

Jason Arcilla will headline The Grand Tasting Gala on Saturday, June 8, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Known for his remarkable journey on NBC's The Voice Season 24, Arcilla is a Maui-based musician, singer-songwriter, and producer. Infusing R&B with reggae and island...

Celebrity Chef Cooking Demonstrations Return

The event is thrilled to bring back the coveted Celebrity Chef Cooking Luncheons featuring renowned chefs Charlie Palmer and Maneet Chauhan. Taste four courses of deliciousness and highly prized wines in these fun and interactive lunches.  Chef Charlie Palmer will...
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