CRAFT EVENTS IN HAWAII—courtesy of Island Craft Bulletin, http

CRAFT EVENTS IN HAWAII—courtesy of Island Craft Bulletin, http://icb-web.net
ONGOING EVENTS
O’ahu Honolulu Zoo Fence Artists, every
Saturday & Sunday along the Honolulu Zoo
Fence, on Monsarrat Ave. across Kapiolani
Park bandstand, Waikiki, 9am–4pm.
Art & photography by some of Hawaii's best artists, shown & sold by the artists themselves.
O’ahu Waikiki Specialty Farmer's Market,
Waikiki, every Saturday at Jefferson Elementry School, 324 Kapahulu Ave, corner of
Kapahulu & Kuhio Ave., 8am–2pm.
Lots of customer parking! Homegrown & seasonal produce, plants, food, wholesale & resale
merchandise and made-in-Hawaii crafts/products.
Entertainment with continuous Hawaiian Cultural
Events that include cultural demonstrations,
FREE hula & ukulele lessons.
O’ahu It’s the Spirit of Aloha at Wyndham
Resorts Waikiki, every Saturday at
Wyndham Resorts Main Lobby,
227 Lewers St., Waikiki, 11am–5pm.
Handmade in Hawaii crafts and packaged food.
EVENTS IN 2015
O’ahu FEB 6-7 (Fri-Sat) Creations of Hawaii Valentine’s Day at Pearlridge Centers,
Mall Level Uptown, 98~1005 Moanalua Rd.,
Aiea, 10am–7pm Lots of customer parking!
O’ahu FEB 8 (Sun) Ben Franklin Pearl City
Craft Fair, Pearl City Shopping Center (by
Bank of Hawaii & McDonalds),
850 Kamehameha Hwy. 9am-2pm
O’ahu FEB 14 (Sat) Kalaheo Project Graduation 2015 Yard and Craft Sale,
Kalaheo High School cafeteria,
730 Iliaina St, Kailua, 8am-2pm
Find some treasures on the Windward side at unbelievable prices and some great last minute gifts for Valentines
Day - and support a great cause as well. All proceeds go
to 2015 Kalaheo Project Graduation.
O’ahu FEB 14-15 (Sat-Sun) Creations of Hawaii
- International Festival - 3rd Annual,
Queen Kapiolani Park, Waikiki, corner of
Kalakaua & Monsarrat Ave., across Honolulu
Zoo, 9am–4pm
Live cultural entertainment & demonstrations, FREE hula
& ukulele lessons, food, homegrown produce, handmade-in-Hawaii works of arts and crafts.
O’ahu FEB 15 (Sun) 99 Ranch Craft Fair,
(99 Ranch Market), 1151 Mapunapuna St.,
10am–2pm
An indoor, air conditioned venue with
50 vendors including handcrafters, resellers, direct sellers
and closeouts. Free parking.
O’ahu Mahalo Reception at Wyndham
Resorts, Waikiki, every Thursday (except
Thanksgiving Day) at Wyndham Resorts Main
Lobby, 227 Lewers St., Waikiki, 11am–5pm.
Made-in-Hawaii handcrafts & packaged food.
O’ahu Holidays at Wyndham Resorts, Waikiki,
every Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday in Nov. &
Dec. (except Christmas Eve & Christmas Day) at
Wyndham Resorts Main Lobby,
227 Lewers St., 11am–5pm.
Made-in-Hawaii handcrafts & packaged food.
O’ahu Kaka'ako Makai Community Cultural
Marketplace, every Friday & Saturday at the
piano parking lot at Ilialo and Ahui St, oceanside at intersection of Ward Ave & Ala Moana
Blvd., Fridays from 4:30 - 8 pm, Saturdays
from 9am–2pm. Fresh island produce, fish,
baked goodies, foods & drinks, local artisans and
crafters, entertainment and more. Lots of free
parking. Everything is grown and/or made in
Hawaii with aloha. Profits support The Childrens'
Discovery Center, Living Life Source Foundation,
The Next-Step Homeless Shelter and the Hawaii
Healing Ctr.
O’ahu FEB 21 (Sat) Kailua High Project Grad
Ho’olaule’a, Kailua High School Campus,
451 Ulumanu Dr. 3–8pm
Ono Hawaiian dinner, live entertainment, raffles, silent
auction, DJ dance, free kids activities & jumpies, craft
vendors, small business vendors. Tickets for dinner & live
entertainment $20 pre-sale, $30 at door. Free entry to craft
& activity areas. Order tickets at [email protected].
O’ahu FEB 21-22 (Sat-Sun) Waikiki Artfest,
Kapiolani Park, by the Bandstand, 9am–4pm
Featuring artists and handcrafters, music & food. 70-100
booths.
O’ahu FEB 28 (Sun) Craft, Gift & Rubberstamp
Expo, plus Crafters’ Clearance,
Neal Blaisdell Center Hawaii Suites,
777 Ward Ave., 9am–3pm
Featuring local vendors selling wonderful handmade
crafts, gift items, rubberstamp/scrapbooking supplies and
craft supplies. A large Crafters’ Clearance Sale will also be
held. Admission is FREE!
O’ahu MAR 1 (Sun) Ben Franklin Mapunapuna
Craft Fair, 2810 Paa St., 9am-2pm
O’ahu MAR 13-15 (Fri-Sun) Honolulu Music,
Arts, & Food Festival, Aloha Stadium,
Fri: 5-10pm, Sat & Sun: 11am-10pm
Music: 12 bands (reggae, rock, country jazz & blues);
music by local & nationally known artists starts at 6pm
on Friday and noon on Sat & Sun. Arts: 40 arts & crafts
vendors, fine art & sculpting. Food: 20 of Honolulu’s
finest restaurants and 15 fine dining restaurants. Family
Fun: petting zoo, pony rides, ice skating, games, bounce
houses, face painting, obstacle course, giant slide. Beer
Garden: beer, wine & spirits from around the world.
Admission charge.
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O’ahu Queen’s Open Market, every Sunday at
Liliuokalani Protestant Church on Kamehameha Hwy across Matsumoto Store in Haleiwa,
12 noon–6pm. Sponsored by the church.
Featuring fresh produce, baked goods, packaged
food, and handcrafts.
O’ahu North Shore Country Market, every
Saturday at Sunset Beach Elementary School
across from Pipeline! 8am–2pm Fresh flowers, produce, jewelry, Hawaiian tapa cloth, baked
goods, crafts, photos, t shirts, ono food, and fun!
Maui Binky’s Hawaii, Monday thru Saturday,
north of Lahaina in Honokowai District, from
11am–5pm. Featuring artists, crafters and
jewelers with handmade items, hand dyed yarn,
piano key art, genuine sea glass, lampwork glass
beads, original art, custom designs, and craft
supplies.
O’ahu MAR 14 (Sat) Robofest,
Queen Ka’ahumanu School, 1141 Kinau St.
(corner of Piikoi and Beretania), 10am-3pm
Food, arts & crafts, games, silent auction and robotics
display and demos.
O’ahu MAR 15 (Sun) Duke Kahanamoku
Beach Challenge - 30th Annual, Hilton
Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, Lagoon
Lawn, Waikiki, 8:30am–2:30pm
An outdoor benefit featuring canoe & stand-up paddle
races, a craft marketplace and all-day entertainment. Free
and open to public.
O’ahu MAR 15 (Sun) 99 Ranch Craft Fair,
(99 Ranch Market), 1151 Mapunapuna St.,
10am–2pm An indoor, air conditioned venue with 50
vendors including handcrafters, resellers, direct sellers and
closeouts. Free parking.
O’ahu MAR 20-21 (Fri-Sat) Heiva i Honolulu,
Waikiki Shell, 10am-9pm
Hawaii’s largest and best Tahitian dance competition with
local, mainland and international competitors. Unique
Polynesian handicrafts and food available for a complete
family friendly event.
O’ahu MAR 21 (Sat) Creations of Hawaii Spring Fair, Jefferson Elemenary School,
324 Kapahulu Ave., 8am–2pm
Produce, plants, food, merchandise & crafts! Lots of
customer parking!
O’ahu MAR 27-29 (Fri-Sun) Home, Garden, &
New Products Show,
Neal Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave.,
Fri: 5–10pm, Sat: 10am–9pm, Sun: 10am–5pm
Admission.
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CRAFT EVENTS IN HAWAII—courtesy of Island Craft Bulletin, http://icb-web.net
EVENTS IN 2015
O’ahu MAR 28-29 (Sat-Sun) Waikiki Artfest,
Kapiolani Park, by the Bandstand, 9am–4pm
Featuring artists and handcrafters, music & food. 70-100
booths.
O’ahu APR 3 - 4 (Fri-Sat) Creations of Hawaii Color of Easter at Pearlridge Centers,
Mall Level Uptown, 98~1005 Moanalua Rd.,
Aiea, 10am–7pm
Lots of customer parking!
Big Isle APR 9 - 11 (Thurs-Sat) Hawaii Arts,
Crafts & Food Festival during Merrie Monarch Week, Sangha Hall, 398 Kilauea Ave.,
(next to Starbucks Downtown), Hilo,
9am–5pm
Featuring over 100 unique artisian,
crafters and food vendors throughout the State, Mainland
and the Pacific Nations. Admission.
O’ahu APR 18 (Sat) Creations of Hawaii - Pet
Festival & Fair- 1st Annual,
Jefferson Elemenary School, 324 Kapahulu
Ave., Waikiki, 8am–2pm Produce, plants, food,
merchandise & crafts! Lots of customer parking!
O’ahu APR 19 (Sun) 99 Ranch Craft Fair,
(99 Ranch Market), 1151 Mapunapuna St.,
10am–2pm An indoor, air conditioned venue with 50
vendors including handcrafters, resellers, direct sellers and
closeouts. Free parking.
O’ahu APR 24 (Fri) Spring Craft Fair at Dole
Cannery, Dole Cannery, Honolulu,
7:30 am - 2:30 pm
70+ booths with handcrafted items. Free admission. Parking at Dole Cannery parking garage $3.50 with validation.
O’ahu APR 25 (Sat) Mililani High School ABC
Craft Fair, 96~1200 Meheula Pkwy, in the
school’s gymnasium & parking lot, 9am–2pm
Handcrafts, gift items, plants, jewelry, clothing and local
kine food. 120+ booths.
Maui APR 25 (Sat) East Maui Taro Festival 23rd Annual, Hana Ballpark, Hana, Maui,
9am–5pm A Hawaiian cultural event with Hawaiian
crafts, Hawaiian food, produce, cultural demos, and entertainment all day. FREE admission.
O’ahu APR 25-26 (Sat-Sun) Sweet Onion Festival - 4th Annual, Aloun Farms,
91~1440 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei,
8:30am–5pm Entertainment, games, rides, food,
merchandise & crafts! Lots of customer parking!
O’ahu MAY 3 (Sun) Ben Franklin Pearl City
Craft Fair, Pearl City Shopping Center (by
Bank of Hawaii & McDonalds), 850 Kamehameha Hwy. 9am-2pm
O’ahu MAY 8-9 (Fri-Sat) Creations of Hawaii Mother’s Day at Pearlridge Centers,
Mall Level Downtown, 98~1005 Moanalua
Rd., Aiea, 10am–7pm Lots of customer parking!
O’ahu MAY 9 (Sat) Creations of Hawaii - Mother’s Day Fair, Jefferson Elemenary School,
324 Kapahulu Ave., 8am–2pm
Produce, plants, food, merchandise & crafts! Lots of
customer parking!
O’ahu MAY 9 (Sat) Wahiawa Pineapple Festival, Wahiawa District Park, 10am–6pm
Parade at 9am up California Ave to park, Cultural
displays, crafts & gifts, keiki activities (bouncers, rides, face
paintig, balloon animals), ethnic food, and continuous live
entertainment with the 3rd Annual Wahiawa Jazz Festival
from 2pm.
O’ahu MAY 9 (Sat) St. John Vianney School
Mothers Day Craft Fair,
940 Keolu Dr., Kailua, 8am-2pm
O’ahu MAY 16-17 (Sat-Sun) Waikiki Artfest,
Kapiolani Park, by the Bandstand, 9am–4pm
Featuring artists and handcrafters, music & food. 70-100
booths.
O’ahu MAY 17 (Sun) 99 Ranch Craft Fair,
(99 Ranch Market), 1151 Mapunapuna St.,
10am–2pm An indoor, air conditioned venue with 50
vendors including handcrafters, resellers, direct sellers and
closeouts. Free parking.
O’ahu JUNE 7 (Sun) Ben Franklin Mapunapuna Craft Fair, 2810 Paa St., 9am-2pm
O’ahu JUNE 20 (Sat) Creations of Hawaii Father’s Day T-shirt Festival & Fair,
Jefferson Elemenary School, 324 Kapahulu
Ave., 8am–2pm Produce, plants, food, merchandise & crafts! Lots of customer parking!
O’ahu JUNE 20-21 (Sat-Sun) Waikiki Artfest,
Kapiolani Park, by the Bandstand, 9am–4pm
Featuring artists and handcrafters, music & food. 70-100
booths.
O’ahu JUNE 27-28 (Sat-Sun) Lions International Festival, Kapiolani Park, Waikiki,
Sat: 10am–5pm, Sun: 10am–4pm
A part of Int’l Assn of Lions Club Convention in Honolulu
from June 26-30. A parade on Sat morning with 14,000
participants down Kalakaua to the park, featuring a melting pot of food, crafts and cultures. Open to public.
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O’ahu SEPT 6 (Sun) Ben Franklin Mapunapuna Craft Fair, 2810 Paa St., 9am-2pm
O’ahu SEPT 11-13 (Fri-Sun) 13th Hawaii Woman Expo, Neal Bllaisdell Exhibition Hall,
777 Ward Ave., Fri: 3–9pm, Sat: 10am–6pm,
Sun: 10am–5pm Food, fun, fashion, shopping &
entertainment for girls & women: beauty, jewelry, cosmetics, skin care, health, wellness, fitness, career choices,
self improvement, home décor, financial planning, fashion
shows, make ‘n takes, sewing, quilting, scrapbooking,
rubber stamping, crafts & more! 200 booths. Admission
$3; military, seniors & keiki under 7 free.
O’ahu OCT 10 (Sat) Islands Arts Festival,
Kapiolani Park, at the Bandstand, 9am–4pm
Featuring artists and handcrafters, craft demonstrations,
entertainment & food. 100 booths.
O’ahu NOV 1 (Sun) Ben Franklin Pearl City
Craft Fair, Pearl City Shopping Center (by
Bank of Hawaii & McDonalds), 850 Kamehameha Hwy. 9am-2pm
O’ahu NOV 1 (Sun) Ben Franklin Pearl City
Craft Fair, Pearl City Shopping Center (by
Bank of Hawaii & McDonalds), 850 Kamehameha Hwy. 9am-2pm O’ahu NOV 7 (Sat)
Islands Arts Festival,
Kapiolani Park, at the Bandstand, 9am–4pm
Featuring artists and handcrafters, craft demonstrations,
entertainment & food. 100 booths.
Big Isle NOV 27-28 (Fri-Sat) Christmas Treasures Gift, Art, Jewelry & Craft Fair - 33rd
Annual, King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach
Hotel Courtyard, 9am-5pm
Vendors from all over the state, with unique & exclusive
items for your early holiday shopping needs .100 booths.
O’ahu DEC 6 (Sun) Ben Franklin Mapunapuna
Craft Fair, 2810 Paa St., 9am-2pm
Big Isle JULY 25 (Sat) Christmas in July Art,
Gift and Craft Fair - 24th Annual, King
Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel Courtyard,
Kailua-Kona, 9 am - 5 pm
This event features vendors from all over, with exclusive
items for everyone’s shopping needs. 100 booths.
O’ahu AUG 2 (Sun) Ben Franklin Pearl City
Craft Fair, Pearl City Shopping Center (by
Bank of Hawaii & McDonalds), 850 Kamehameha Hwy. 9am-2pm
O’ahu AUG 21-23 (Fri-Sun) Made in Hawaii
Festival - 21st Annual, Blaisdell Exhibition
Hall & Arena, 777 Ward Ave.,
Fri & Sat: 10am–9pm, Sun: 10am–5pm
Showcasing made-in-Hawaii products: food, books, art,
gifts, fashions, plants, crafts, produce & more! Cooking
demos and ongoing entertainment. $5 general admission,
children 6 and under free. $1 of admission coupons available at First Hawaiian Banks on Oahu starting mid-August.
O’ahu AUG 22-23 (Sat-Sun) Waikiki Artfest,
Kapiolani Park, by the Bandstand, 9am–4pm
Featuring artists and handcrafters, music & food. 70-100
booths.
VENDORS: Please don't call the facilities – many are rented, and numerous calls may jeopardize their future use. Why not subscribe to http://icb-web.net to know who
to contact for each of these events? Subscription is only $10 a year.
EVENT ORGANIZERS: List your event for free at http://icb-web.net.