 You can always find Executive Chef Ryan Luckey and his team working their magic from the state-of-the-art exhibition kitchen at Pineapple Grill. You may also find Chef Ryan out and about as a celebrated Chef at some of Maui’s top events.
Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
June / July - Summer
Every year world famous wine makers, chefs and visitors assemble at Kapalua Resort for a series of cooking demonstrations, wine tastings and gourmet meals. Since 1984, Hawaii's premiere celebration of wine, food and the good life has brought culinary and wine stars from around the world for fun, seminars and a gala dinner.
For more information call 1 (800) KAPALUA. or visit Kapalua.com
Hale Makua Gala Fundraiser
June / Summer
 Since our opening in 2005, the Pineapple Grill has held an annual gala event to raise funds for Hale Makua, a private, non-profit corporation who provide quality health care to those in need. Our 2008 event raised over $48,000 for the organization. We invite you to join us in making the next event a bigger success.
For more information call the pineapple grill
(808) 669-9600
Pictured from left to right: Mitch Mitchell of Sakamoto Properties, and a Hale Makua Board Trustee, Betty Sakamoto of Sakamoto Properties, Chris Kaiwi VP / Managing Partner of Pineapple Grill at Kapalua, Carlayna Nakamura, Director of Development at Hale Makua, and Roy Sakamoto of Sakamoto Properties, and Treasurer of the Hale Makua Board of Trustees
Maui Calls
August / Summer
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s annual gala: a premier fundraiser and all-around fabulous evening. Featuring entertainment, live auction, and fine dining. This event sells out every year! Mark your calendars and get your tickets early: Tickets available in spring from Maui Arts & Cultural Center (M.A.C.C)
Call: 808-242-SHOW (7469) or visit MauiArts.org
Maui Chefs Presents
August / Summer
Annual Maui food-lovers’ tradition, which spotlights twelve of the island’s most innovative chefs at an elegant themed dinner and cocktail party under the stars at an oceanfront location. Paid admission includes an evening of gourmet food, wine, open bar, valet service, entertainment and silent auction. Benefits Maui community groups. Limited to 800 guests; 6:30 to 10 pm.
A Taste of Lahaina & The Best of Island Music
September / Summer
Maui’s largest culinary festival celebrates 15 years. The event showcases new and popular restaurants in Maui County offering “tastes” of signature dishes. Features include a beer and wine garden, country store, kids’ fun area, 25 restaurant tents and continuous live entertainment on stage with Hawaii’s current and legendary musicians. Benefits Maui youth groups. Admission is $5; kids 12 and under are free. Lahaina Recreation Park II behind the soccer field; 5 to 10 pm. Call the Lahaina Event Hotline at 1-888-310-1117 (toll-free) or 667-9194 (on Maui) or Visit www.visitlahaina.com
LifeFest Kapalua
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The Annual LifeFest Kapalua, a health and wellness event, will be held at the Kapalua Resort. The event combines programs that educate the mind, rejuvenate the spirit, encourage physical fitness and highlight indigenous Hawaiian cultural practices. All programs are open to the general public and held at the world-renowned destination resort of Kapalua.
For more information call (866) 669-2440.
The Nobel Grape Celebration
October / Fall
Held at The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui in Wailea Resort, some Maui's best chefs come together to raise money for the Maui Culinary Academy at Maui Community College.
Right:Chef Ryan with Maui Culinary Academy Students at Noble Grape Celebration. Contact the Fairmont Kealani for information:
Call 1(866) 540-4456 or Click Here
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The LPGA Comes to Kapalua Resort
October / Fall
Another exciting annual event, is the Kapalua LPGA Classic, hosted by Kapalua Resort. This televised 72-hole tournament is not to be missed! Come watch the pros compete for their share of the $1.5 million purse.
For more information call 800-KAPALUA (800-527-2582) or visit www.kapalua.com
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