Maui Vegan Life is working to strengthen the vibrant and growing vegan community by serving as an information clearinghouse for news, events, businesses and perspectives.
People who call Maui home are blessed with a wonderful climate, abundance of fruits and vegetables and unparalleled natural beauty. Through veganism we enhance health, embrace the humane treatment of animals and support environmental sustainability.
April 18: 30th Annual East Maui Taro Festival. Details here. Ongoing: The Vegan Society of Hawaii hosts in-person and live presentations. Check here for the latest. Moku Roots, which sustained considerably damage from the recent Kona Storm, is still able to offer farm-to-table brunches and dinners in Kula. Email mokuroots@gmail.com to be placed on the mailing list.
It’s been a sad time for Maui’s vegan community. Vegan activist Jeremy Jarvis’public journey with cancer has come to an end. Among many other things, they were always a welcome force at the annual protest against animal cruelty at the Makawao Rodeo.
No animals are abused or killed for vegan meals, and for people who want a robust Maui vegan restaurant scene, this is not a good time. Tabay’s Mindful Kitchen has departed. Rainbow Kitchen will close permanently by March 1, 2026. This will leave only six fully vegan restaurants on Maui.
January 9-11, 2026 (11 am-4 pm), Chef Mark Reinfeld presents 3-Day Vegan Fusion Workshop, Kula. $795/student including recipes, course materials, access to Nourish Your Life Through Food course ($150 value), and The 7 Culinary Keys to Creating Amazing Cuisine ebook ($17 value). More details here.
