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. PAGE 1 UPDATED 02/01/15 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. 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. 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. PAGE 2 UPDATED 02/01/15 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.
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