On November 4 and 5, Maui County’s largest products show, the 3rd Annual Made in Maui County Festival, lived up to its name drawing over 11,000 of residents and visitors to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Presented by the County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Chamber of Commerce, over 140 vendors, including 16 companies from Molokai and 1 from Lanai participated in this two-day event – a veritable showcase of Made-in-Maui-County products. In addition, 12 food trucks also presented a diverse menu of island cuisine in this year’s Food Court on Saturday. While the Festival continues to provide a unique shopping experience, it’s the overall mission of this event that has made a real difference in the lives of many small businesses. Specifically, the Festival was created to open doors for Maui County’s entrepreneurs. Those who missed this year’s Made in Maui County Festival, can still connect with participating vendors, by visiting www.MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com.
