The Festival features all day Hula and Music, local Arts & Crafts, a Farmers Market with all types of Taro for sale- from huli (shoots) to potted plants to Kulolo (dessert) and fresh poi; a Nonprofits Info Tent, hands-on Cultural Activities such as poi pounding, lauhala weaving, kapa/tapa cloth making, 20 Food Booths, each with a main taro dish or side. The goal of the Festival is to educate people about the value and significance of Kalo/Taro. The “Tarofest” has become known as a “Signature Event” for Maui, attracting residents as well as visitors.

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