Grand Taste returns Sat., June 1, 2024
Are your tastebuds ready? The Grand Taste event at Maui AgFest & 4-H Livestock Fair just got sweeter, as presenter Maui County Farm Bureau (MCFB) adds on the final course: Grand Desserts! Both culinary events will take place during AgFest on Saturday, June 1, at War Memorial Special Events Field.
Maui’s best chefs know that nothing tastes better than locally grown produce, island-raised meat and fresh-caught seafood. In this year’s Grand Taste, sponsored by ʻUlupono Initiative, Maui chefs will choose one of these ingredients to highlight in the competition to see who can create the best main dish.
We are excited to announce the participating chef’s for Grand Taste 2024!
George Vanyi, Banyan Tree at The Ritz-Carlton, Maui, Kapalua
Matt Dela Cruz, Humble Market Kichin’
Scotty Roberts, Makawao Public House
Damian Rubio, Merrimanʻs Kapalua
Brian Ethredge, Tails Up!
Ryan Luckey, Leilaniʻs on the Beach
Joey Macadangdang, Balai Patai
Jonathan Paison, Kō
Chance Savell, Kaʻana Kitchen at Andaz Maui
This year marks the 15th celebration of AgFest, acknowledging the essential role that agriculture plays in Maui’s economy, environment and lifestyle. In addition to Grand Taste and Grand Desserts, signature events include the Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast, Maui 4-H Livestock Show & Auction, Keiki Zone, Grown on Maui Farmers’ Market and Ag Education. Tickets are available online or at the door (cash only): $5 for adults; free for 18 & under with student ID. Parking is free.
AgFest is hosted by MCFB and Maui 4-H Livestock Association in partnership with the County of Maui, Maui County Council and the Office of Economic Development.
Volunteers are needed to help share Maui’s vibrant agricultural scene with the public. Anyone interested can email education [at] mauicountyfarmbureau.org.
For a final schedule of events and to purchase tickets for Grand Taste, Grand Desserts & Maui Legacy Farmers Pancake Breakfast, visit MauiAgFest.org.
