2026 Kapalua Wine & Food Festival

Kapalua Wine & Food Festival

2026 Schedule of Events

TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Please scroll down for event details and check back for schedule updates.

Schedule, wineries, menus, participants, etc. are subject to change.

**For Group Ticket purchase or Reserved Grand Tasting Gala tables, please inquire at info@kapaluawineandfood.com.

FESTIVAL PASSES

Thursday, JuNE 25 – sUNDAY, JuNE 28, 2026

PRICING: $1750 Per Person
(limited tickets available; while inventory lasts)

INCLUDED IN FESTIVAL PASS:

  • All Interactive Wine Tasting Seminars
  • Three Celebrity Chef Cooking Demos
  • Grand Tasting Gala “Premier Access” 5:30pm (VIP Early Entry)
  • Exclusive inclusions ONLY available with Festival Pass:
      • VIP Welcome Party – Meet & Greet the winemakers!
      • Preferred Seminar Seating
      • Official Kapalua Wine & Food swag bag (over $250 in value)
SOLD OUT

Kapalua Wine & Food Festival

Thursday, JuNE 25th

Welcome Party!

Passholders & Invitation only
Hosted and Sponsored by The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua

4 pm | Location TBD

The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua

FRIday, JuNE 26th

Pickleball/Pinkle Ball with Whispering Angel

9 am-11 am | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Courts | $40

Sponsored by Whispering Angel Wines
All levels of players welcome; interactive and fun round-robin with a few games and competitions.

    Whispering Angel
    RCK Pickleball

    Interactive Wine Tasting Seminar
    KWFF Lifetime Achievement Award for
    Jean-Charles Boisset & The World of Boisset Wines

    10 am-11:30 am |The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom  |  $175

    An incredible line-up of the Boisset Collections from the family’s Wineries in Burgundy, Champagne, and California.

    Confirmed Panelists:

    • Jean-Charles Boisset – Boisset Wines

    SOLD OUT

    Jean-Charles Boisset
    Kapalua Wine and Food Festival 2023

    Antonia Lofaso’s Italian Garden Feast – Maui Style
    Celebrity Chef Cooking Demo & Tasting Luncheon

    12 pm-2 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom |$250

    Dishes driven by the flavors of Italy and the freshest produce from local farms and gardens. Wines by David Arthur Vineyard & Winery and Lombardi Wines.

    Confirmed Panelists:

    • David Long – David Arthur Vineyard & Winery
    • Tony Lombardi – Lombardi Wines

     

    SOLD OUT

    Chef Antonia Lafaso KWFF
    Logo of David Arthur Vineyards with elegant gold text and a red star.
    Lombardi Wines

    Interactive Wine Tasting Seminar
    Farming & Viticulture Focus: Don’t Panic, It’s Organic
    World-Class Organic & Biodynamically Grown Wines

    2:30 pm-4 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom | $175

    A tasting of truly great, high scoring wines from DeLoach Winery/Brian Maloney, La Ferme du Mont/Stephane Vedeau and Joseph Phelps Winery – all grown in completely organic vineyards with biodynamic farming practice with the qualities that love and care of these folks’ sustainable and regenerative farming can produce.

    Confirmed Panelists:

    • Brian Maloney – DeLoach Vineyards
    • Stephane Vedeau – La Ferme Du Mont
    SOLD OUT

    De Loach Vineyards
    La Ferme Du Mont

    The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
    Signature Winemaker & Celebrity Chef Dinner

    6pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua | $418.70 Inclusive of Gratuity – Ages 21+

    Enjoy an exquisite multi-course dining experience crafted by celebrity chefs Maneet Chauhan, Antonia Lofaso, and Zach Laidlaw, together with The Ritz-Carlton Maui’s Executive Chef Glenn Thompson. Each course showcases exceptional flavor, creativity, and culinary mastery.

    Savor rare and expressive wine pairings from The Boisset Collection, personally presented by distinguished winemaker Jean Charles Boisset.

    Experience an elevated evening of flavor, craftsmanship, and world class culinary artistry brought to life by some of the most celebrated talents in food and wine.

    SOLD SEPARATELY FROM FESTIVAL PASS

    The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua Winemaker Dinner
    Signature Dinner Chefs
    Jean-Charles Boisset

    SATURday, JuNE 27th

    Interactive Wine Tasting Seminar
    Top Quality Winemaking Focus: #1 & Best of Class!

    10 am-11:30 am | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom | $175

    Hélène Seillan/Anakota & Verite; Pierre Seillan/Arcanum (Italy)/Chateau Lassgue (France); and Randy Ullom/Kendall-Jackson & Jackson Estate. These award-winning and renowned winemakers and friends share stories from their history together for many years creating numerous wineries and planting vineyards in several countries. Randy has made the #1 selling wine in the USA for 31 years in a row! Pierre has made thirty-one wines awarded the 100 Point perfect score!

    Kapalua Wine and Food Festival 2023

    Confirmed Panelists:

    • Hélène Seillan – Anakota & Vérité Winery
    • Pierre Seillan – Arcanum (Italy) & Chateau Lassgue (France)
    • Randy Ullom – Kendall-Jackson & Jackson Estate
    SOLD OUT

    Anakota
    Arcanum
    Jackson Family Wines logo with elegant script.
    Verite
    Logo of Château Lassegue, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wine estate.
    Logo of Kendall-Jackson with autumn leaves and a shield.

    Let’s Hear it for the Bros! Michael and Bryan Voltaggio Celebrity Chef Cooking Demo & Tasting Luncheon

    12 pm-2 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom | $250

    Famed Food Network & Top Chefs Michael and Bryan Voltaggio team up with Winemaker Jeff Stewart from Hartford Court Winery to create a four-course menu paired with crazy-good wines! This is the first event featuring these culinary superstars together on The Valley Isle.

    Chef Bryan Voltaggio
    Chef Michael Voltaggio

    Confirmed Panelists:

    • Jeff Stewart – Hartford Court Winery

    SOLD OUT

    Logo featuring a red and gold emblem with the letters 'TH' above the word 'ARTFOR'.

    Interactive Wine Tasting Seminar
    Historical & Varietal Focus: Red, White & Mind-blowing! Diva Grapes and The Real OGs

    2:30 pm-4 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom | $175

    This seminar combines three California and “Real OG Winemakers!” Gina Gallo from Flora Springs, Michael Browne from CIRQ & Chev Wineries and Gary Pisoni from Pisoni Estate Vineyards & Lucia. These three beloved winemakers’ great skill coaxing “The Diva, Pinot Noir” have produced legendary wines with truly delicious beauty. They also have crafted incredible Whites in their extensive portfolios. Their stories of friendship and winemaking are unbelievable!

    Hartford Winery

    Confirmed Panelists:

    • Gina Gallo – Flora Springs
    • Michael Browne – CIRQ & Chev Wines
    • Gary Pisoni – Pisoni Family Vineyards & Lucia

    Pisoni
    Lucia Wines
    Flora Springs
    CIRQ - CHEV

    The Grand Tasting Gala

    Sponsored by
    A modern workspace with a keyboard, mouse, and a smartphone on a wooden desk.

    6 pm-9 pm | Aloha Garden Pavilion – The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua| $345 
    (limited tickets available; while inventory lasts)

     5:30 pm-9 pm | Premier Access – SOLD OUT
    (Early Entry – Included in Festival Passes)

    Set against the stunning backdrop and canoe hale inspired ambiance of The Aloha Garden Pavilion, guests are invited to sip a curated selection of premium and hard-to-find wines from around the world, along with handcrafted cocktails and mocktails. Culinary talents from Kapalua Resort’s acclaimed restaurants are showcased alongside Maui’s most beloved chefs and eateries in an engaging walk-around tasting experience. The evening is enhanced by specialty purveyors and vendors, including Petrossian Caviar and vibrant entertainment by the Gilliom Esquire Band and their “Island Groove” music.

    Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
    Eric Gillian Band

    • Participating Kapalua Resort & Maui Restaurants:
    • The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
    • The Restaurant at The Resort at Kapalua Bay
    • Honolua Store
    • Hua Momona Farms
    • Merriman’s Kapalua
    • Taverna
    • The Planation House
    • Coco Deck Lahaina
    • University of Hawaii Maui Culinary Arts Program
    • Ka‘ana Kitchen (Andaz)
    • Honu Oceanside
    • ‘Umalu Hyatt Regency Maui
    • Havens Harborside
    • Nobu Grand Wailea
    • Wolfgang Puck’s Spago Maui

    Sponsor Wineries:

    • Treasury Americas
    • Moët Chandon

    Featured Wineries:

    • Boisset Collection
    • DeLoach Wine Estates
    • The Donum Estate
    • Flora Springs
    • J. Lohr Vineyards
    • Rodney Strong Wine Estates
    • The Vineyard House
    • Silver Oak
    • Treasury Wine Estates

    And many more of the wine world’s most beloved brands

    Special Guests:

    • Petrossian Caviar and a selection of their world-famous caviars from France’s House of Petrossian
    • Wai Koko
    • FIJI Water

    In addition to premium wines guests can enjoy:

    • Hand-crafted cocktails by House of Suntory, Beam/Suntory
    • Fever Tree Sparkling & Mixers
    • Peroni Italian Beer

    SUNday, JuNE 28th

    Interactive Wine Tasting Seminar
    Champagne & Caviar Focus: “Bubbles & Bumps”

    10 am-11:30 am | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom | $195

    A match made in Heaven! LVMH iconic champagne brands paired with Petrossian’s finest Caviars. Moderated by Master Sommeliers Steve Poe, Josh Orr and Michael Jordan; and our famous caviar expert Christopher Klapp from Petrossian. May all your Champagne & Caviar dreams come true!

    Confirmed Panelists:

    • Christopher Klapp – Petrossian Caviar
    • Steve Poe, MS
    • Josh Orr, MS
    • Michael Jordan, MS
    SOLD OUT

    Logo featuring a red and gold emblem with the letters 'TH' above the word 'ARTFOR'.
    Petrossian Caviar

    Maneet Chauhan Hawaiian-Indian Mash-Up
    Celebrity Chef Cooking Demo & Tasting Luncheon

    12 pm-2 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Ballroom | $250

    Back by popular demand! Two-Time TOC Champion Chef, beloved TV cooking judge, amazing restauranteur and author, Maneet Chauhan returns to the historic 45th annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival with a four-course cooking demonstration paired with the wines of Silver Oak. WOW! Maneets dishes reflect her incredible use of flavors and texture and ability to pair so well with wine – it’s not just pairing, it’s alchemy! The International colors and flavors of the “Spice Queen” blend once again on Maui! Maui LOVES Maneet!

    Confirmed Panelists:

    • Tim Duncan – Silver Oak Cellars

    SOLD OUT

    Sunset BBQ with Jack Arnold

    4:30 pm-8 pm | The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua – Beach House Lawn
    $132.50 Adults | $47.70 Keiki under 12

    Fire up the good vibes! Join Jack Arnold and The Ritz-Carlton Maui’s Executive Chef Glenn Thompson for a Sunset BBQ blowout on the Beach House Lawn, loaded with signature burgers, smoky grilled meats, and big Maui flavors. Enjoy premium beverages, music, and sunset views from D.T. Fleming Beach. Close out the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival in style.

    SOLD SEPARATELY FROM FESTIVAL PASS

    Jack Arnold

    Jack Arnold

    Fiji Water
    Glenn Thompson

    Executive Chef Glenn Thompson

    All events, prices, personalities, performances, menus, wines, venues, dates and times subject to change without notice. No refunds or exchanges. Must be age 21 and older to attend all events. Must bring valid ID. Tickets to the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival are not tax deductible. Kapalua Wine & Food Festival urges all adults to consume alcoholic products responsibly.