An estimated 3,000 people participated in the 98th Maui County Fair Parade as thousands more watched the parade unfold along Ka\u02bbahumanu Avenue. The parade kicked off the four-day event at War Memorial Stadium Complex, which returns to the Valley Isle after a six year hiatus. <\/p>\n Mayor Richard Bissen, who spearheaded the fair\u2019s return, honored former Mayor Michael Victorino as Parade Grand Marshal.<\/p>\n The parade also featured nonprofit organizations, school marching bands, cheerleaders, local businesses, along with participation from members of the military, Maui Police and Fire departments. <\/p>\n The County of Maui captured the event highlights<\/a> on IG and extended coverage via a Facebook livestream<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n The event features E.K. Fernandez rides, contests, food booths and other activities from Oct. 2-5, 2025, at the War Memorial Special Events Complex.<\/p>\n Information on rides and the new\u00a0EK Fernandez Fun Pass App<\/a>\u00a0are available\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n FOR MOTORISTS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Area traffic impacts:<\/p>\n FOR FAIRGOERS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Free parking:<\/p>\n Free shuttle service during fair days:<\/p>\n Paid parking ($5 per vehicle):<\/p>\n \u2018Ohana and rideshare drop-offs:<\/p>\n The\u00a0entertainment<\/a>\u00a0kicks off after the opening parade on Thursday evening, Oct. 2, with each night hosted by a presenting sponsor.<\/p>\n The entertainment schedule is as follows:<\/p>\n Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 A\u00a0Special Fair Day<\/a>\u00a0for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mobility impairment and members of the Deaf community will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, as part of the Maui County Fair. The event at the War Memorial Special Events Complex will include rides, games and live entertainment.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Special Fair Day offers connection and access for individuals of all abilities and reflects our commitment to inclusion and respect for all members of our community,\u201d said Mayor Richard Bissen. \u201cWe\u2019re happy to see this tradition returning along with the Fair.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Each Special Fair Day guest must be escorted by a caregiver. Students must be accompanied by a responsible adult (such as a parent, guardian or family member). The Hawai\u02bbi Department of Education is not coordinating with the Fair for this event. Children who are attending the event during school hours will need to take an absence from school that day.<\/p>\n For questions, contact\u00a0info@themauifair.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Approximately 15 County of Maui departments will offer surveys, community outreach and education, a keiki drawing station, giveaways and other activities in the County Corner tents fronting Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool at War Memorial Special Events Complex.<\/p>\n Community members and visitors are welcomed to visit the following departments and agencies: Maui Police Department; Department of Fire and Public Safety; Maui Emergency Management Agency; Office of Recovery; Department of Water Supply; Department of Planning; Department of Public Works; Department of Transportation; Boards and Commissions; Department of Environmental Management; East Maui Water Authority; Department of Finance; Department of Housing; and the Department of Human Concerns.<\/p>\n The Elections Division for the County of Maui will be available to register new voters, update current voter information and answer questions during the Maui County\u00a0Fair\u00a0at Queen Kaahumanu Shopping Center in the old Longs Drugs store, near Macys.\u00a0<\/p>\n Orchids, artwork and crafts will be on display in the same location.\u00a0 Elections staff will be available from Thursday 4:00 \u2013 7:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to noon and 3:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. \u2013 noon.<\/p>\n \u00a0For more information contact the County Clerk\u2019s Election Division at (808) 270-7749 or visit\u00a0www.mauicountyvotes.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nTraffic impacts<\/h2>\n
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Maui County Fair entertainment lineup<\/h2>\n
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<\/strong>Presented by HMSA<\/em><\/p>\n\n
<\/strong>Presented by Hawaiian Airlines<\/em><\/p>\n\n
<\/strong>Presented by Makena Golf & Beach Club<\/em><\/p>\n\n
Special Fair Day to be held at Maui County Fair<\/h2>\n
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County Corner features 15 County booths<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Election Division at Maui County\u00a0Fair\u00a0QKC location<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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