The 56th Annual Barrio Fiesta will be celebrated on May 23 and 24 at Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center in Kahului, 780 Onehee Avenue across Maui Waena.
Initiated by the Maui Filipino Community Council, the Barrio Fiesta was first held on May 31, 1970, at the War Memorial grounds. At the time, there was an influx of immigrants from the Philippines.
“We are proud to be able to share the Philippine culture through the 56th Annual Barrio Fiesta. We need to continue to share our rich culture–whether it’s through food, entertainment, exhibits and contests so our youth will not forget their roots and the rest of Maui can also appreciate our Filipino culture,” said Arnel Alvarez, president of Binhi at Ani.
“With the food, culture, pageantry, entertainment, contests and special events featured during the 56th Annual Barrio Fiesta®, there’s something for everyone.”
The event will start from 5pm to 10pm on Friday, May 23. While Saturday, May 24’s festivities will begin from 10am until 10pm. Entry is free for everyone.
Several activities and contests with prizes will be held throughout the fiesta.
Three women are vying for the 2025 Miss Barrio Fiesta crown on Friday evening at 7:30pm. That same day at 8:30pm, the Barrio Fiesta Voice contest will be held.
On Saturday, several contests with $500 prize money are scheduled, such as Climb the Greased Pole (1:00pm), AnyKine Sisig Challenge (3:30pm), Barrio Fiesta Balut Challenge (6:30pm), and more.
On both days, there will be drawings for major prizes such as inter-island flight travel, a $500 gift card, a $1,000 trip to Las Vegas, and a flight to the Philippines.
Food vendors serving Filipino food and island classics will be available throughout the venue. Philippine cultural entertainment will be provided as well.
“We’re very excited to present the 56th Annual Barrio Fiesta®–the longest running Filipino fiesta in the United States,” says Nora Cabanilla-Takushi, the Event Chairperson.
“We could not have continued this unmatched tradition without the support of our sponsors, advertisers, donors, vendors, entertainers, volunteers, and the Miss Barrio Fiesta® contestants. It’s a terrific way to continue to share our culture with all of Maui and to be with old and new friends.”
Binhi at Ani, which means “Seed and Harvest” in Filipino, is a Hawaii non-profit corporation that also operates the Binhi at Ani Filipino Community Center and the annual Barrio Fiesta. Binhi at Ani also awards scholarships to outstanding high school graduates.
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