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RUN & WALK FOR WHALES | FEB 2
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2019 (7 - 11 AM) | MAUI HARBOR SHOPS
One of Maui's most historic events, Maui Whale Festival is a tremendous hit with locals and visitors alike, offering many opportunities for up-close and personal sightings of Hawaii’s largest visitors (the whales)! Beginning with the Run & Walk for Whales (Saturday, Feb 2 at 7 AM, $25 and up), the official kickoff of the 2019 Maui Whale Festival - as well as one of Maui’s largest and most scenic run and walk events - a variety of courses encourage all abilities to participate.
- FREE official Run & Walk tee with registration (stop by tomorrow or register at 6 AM on Saturday on-site)
- Meet the artists of PangeaSeed Foundation who will be on-site creating their final mural of their week-long residency with SMALL TOWN * BIG ART
- Have a yummy bite to eat
- Meet and greet our lovely vendors
- Live music featuring Hawaii’s reggae ambassador, Marty Dread
- Prizing and the annual Wild & Wonderful Whale Regatta
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"This is an event I look forward to each year," remarks Jim Lynch, Co-Race Director of the Maui Marathon and VP of Valley Isle Road Runners, "To support a great non-profit such as Pacific Whale Foundation is vital. The Run & Walk for Whales has been a consistent run for years and well participated by locals and visitors. It is a good addition to your vacation if you are a visitor and a good morning of fun. And of course, go on one of the PWF cruises. Worth every penny. The crew is friendly and amazing. And this time of the year, you WILL see whales!"
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All proceeds from the Run & Walk for Whales support Pacific Whale Foundation's humpback whale research in Hawaii and other parts of the Pacific, marine education programs for local school children, as well as conservation programs including efforts to keep marine debris out of our oceans, prevent vessel-whale collisions, and end whaling worldwide.
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Dating back to 1980, Maui Whale Festival was known as Whale Day, celebrated in late April on Earth Day in a parking lot in central Kīhei. From sunrise to sunset, Maui residents and visitors celebrated the work of local environmentalist groups, live entertainment, food booths and family-friendly activities. Over time, a Run & Walk for Whales and a conservation rally were included, earning the event a mayoral proclamation that encouraged all citizens to support and participate in programs that seek to protect whales. In time, Whale Day grew beyond Pacific Whale Foundation’s wildest dreams, from 2,000 participants in its 10th year to 20,000 in its 37th, eventually requiring all of Kalama Park in Kīhei. Today, Maui Whale Festival is offered in February, peak humpback whale season, in Wailuku Town, Kīhei, Lahaina and Ma‘alaea with major activities occurring every single week that allow residents and visitors many more opportunities for engagement. Read on for event highlights and visit the Festival webpage for regular additions: mauiwhalefestival.org.
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WORLD WHALE FILM FESTIVAL | FEB 8
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CONCERT CRUISES |
FEB 16, 23 & 24
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Friday, Feb 8 • 5pm
Historic Iao Theater, Wailuku
The annual World Whale Film Festival promotes international storytellers who are passionate about our oceans. Growing in popularity each year, this 3rd annual event will engage 300 guests (limited seating!) with short films and Director talk story sessions that focus on marine debris and other issues effecting ocean health. The official theme of World Whale Film Festival 2019 is ‘inspiring ocean health through waves of change’.
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Saturday, Feb 16 & 24 - John Cruz • 5pm
Saturday, Feb 23 - Keiki Concert Cruise • 2pm
Enjoy live music and dancing at sea with some of Hawaii's most popular performers. John Cruz performs Saturday, Feb 16 and, for the keiki, Banana Slug String Band joins us on Saturday, Feb 23 to celebrate our shared love for humpbacks and other marine animals... and to celebrate your sweet moves.
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K4F CELEBRATES
MAUI WHALE FEST | FEB 22
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THE GREAT WHALE
COUNT | FEB 23
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Friday, Feb 22 • 6pm
Azeka Shopping Center, Kihei
Join us in welcoming Anuhea, Kimie, Paula Fuga and friends to the FREE and public Maui Whale Festival at Kihei 4th Friday! Thanks to the grant support of County of Maui's Office of Economic Development, we will be teaming up with Kihei 4th Friday in a HUGE celebration of Maui Whale Festival with 3,000 residents & visitors of all ages. Stay tuned for exciting announcements, and we will see you on Friday, Feb 22 from 6 - 9 pm in Kihei. FREE - FUN - FOOD - FESTIVITIES. We can hardly wait.
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Saturday, Feb 23
12 survey sites along the shoreline of Maui
The annual Great Whale Count brings volunteers together to count whales from shore as part of a long-term survey of humpback whales in Hawaii. This event provides a snapshot of trends in relative abundance of whales and is one of the world’s longest-running citizen scientist projects while also offering a chance to spend time at a favorite spot or to explore a new part of the island. (Check out our January 26 results!)
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