40th Annual St. Johnʻs Kula Festival Sharing God's Abundance, Compassion and Love for 125 years
Saturday Sept. 27, 2025. 9am to 4pm
St. John's Episcopal Church was founded by The Rev. Shim Yin Chin in 1900. This year is our 125th anniversary.
We are again partnering with Manaʻo Radio; look for a lineup of great entertainment! Local Crafters, Huge Silent Auction, Baked Goods, Fresh Produce, Plants & Flowers, Kidz Zone, & plenty of food including the popular chow fun. Proceeds support St. John's Ministries and an additional charity TBA. Questions call 808-878-1485 or go to our web site st.johnsmaui.org or follow us on Facebook. Crafter applications will be out in May. Free parking at Keokea Park. Admission $2.00, under 12 free.
Kula Festival History
The First Festival was held on Oct. 23, 1982. It began because the church was participating in a yearly fundraiser that was held at War Memorial Gym in Wailuku and they decided why go all the way there when we could have something larger right at the church? Quilts made by church members and Willie Fong's Chinese Handicrafts were the highlight of the first festival. It has evolved into a huge yearly event, 2,500 people attend (pre-pandemic) and the proceeds go to support St. John's Ministries and different partner charities chosen each year. Entertainers like Uluwehi Guerrero and Amy Hanaili'i have performed at the Festival. Highlights are a huge Silent Auction, yummy food such as Chow Fun, Baked Goods, David Fullaway's Fudge, Flowers, Plants and Produce. Mahalo to Shannon Barber-Meyer for the photo below. Click on Facebook above for more pictures.
