Lahaina Festival 2024!

November 24 and 25th, 2024 – I will be one of the Hawaiian crafters at the Lahaina Festival on the grounds of the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows. This celebration of Lahaina and the Makeke are from 3pm – 9pm daily and everything is free to the public! There will also be a free shuttle between the event and Whalers Village/surrounding hotels.

Some of the best Hawaiian entertainers will be performing including: Kalani Pe’a, Amy Hanaiali’i Gilliam, Nuff Sedd trio, Lawakua, Raiatea Helm, Napua Silva, Kulaiwi along with Hula Halau Ke’alakahinano o Puna.

The event is being put on by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.

Na Makua Xmas Fair in Hilo!

On December 6 & 7 2024, I will be a vendor at the Na Makua Christmas Gift Fair in Hilo on the Big Island! This event will be held in the Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium which is the site of the Merrie Monarch hula festival. Hours: Friday 2pm – 7pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm. My booth (75) is just to the left as you enter the stadium.

I will be previewing my new 2025 Merrie Monarch womens t-shirt along with my new mens Nalu t-shirt. Along with my home decor, I will have new “palaka” holiday tea towels and pot holders. As always, come early for best selection as inventory is limited. E komo mal!

 

Made in Maui Festival 2024

On Friday, November 1 & Saturday, November 2, 2024, I will be one of the curated vendors at the Made in Maui Festival! Come visit me in booth #236 on the lawn of the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Hours on Friday are 1:30pm – 6pm for buyers and VIP shoppers, Saturday 8am – 4:30pm for the general public. Come early as the line to get in is long and everything goes fast!

Ukulele Festival at the MACC!

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, I will be at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center for the 17th annual Maui Ukulele Festival! I will be located in the main entrance breezeway facing the stage and lawn from 2pm – 7pm. I will have my annual sale items along with home decor, mens t-shirts, and womens clothing.

Ku Mai Ka Hula at the MACC

On September 14, 2024, I will be at the Maui Arts and Cultural center for the 17th annual Ku Mai Ka Hula Competition! Hawaiian crafters will be set up around the Pavillion from 11am -4pm. Even if you do not have tickets to Maui’s very own hula competition, you can come shop and enjoy the pre event entertainment.

Booth 2210 at the Made in Hawaii Festival!

I will be in booth 2210 (circled on the venue map) at the upcoming Made inHawaii Festival in a couple days! Dates: Friday, August 23 from 10am – 8pm, Saturday August 24, 10am – 8pm and Sunday, August 25 from 10am – 5pm. The new venue at the Hawaii Convention Center was a hit last year with wide aisles and great air conditioning!

Because of the huge crowds last year, parking was hard to find. The Ala Moana Shopping Center across the street has opened more spaces and the bus will shuttle shoppers from Waikiki.

I will be bringing Home decor: Pillow covers, Table runners, Drink mat sets and Tea towels. Clothing: mens, womens and childrens t-shirts, cardigans, dresses and a variety of womens tops.

Come early for the best selection!

Made in Hawaii Festival Aug 22-25!

I will have a booth at the upcoming Made in Hawaii Festival on Oahu, August 22-25, 2024. It will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center again which is bigger than the former location at the Blasidell Center. The aisles are wider and the air conditioning is cold!

My corner booth is #2210 which is closer to the entrance. I will have all my home decor plus I am bringing a wide selection of mens and keiki t-shirts. The womens clothing will feature cardigans and tops. Come early for the best selection!

Ki Ho’alu Festival at the MACC!

On Sunday, June 30th, 2024, the Maui Arts and Cultural Center will present a free Ki Ho’alu Festival! This anticipated event features Ledward Kaapana, John Cruz and many more of the best slack key guitar players in Hawai’i. I will have a large booth with my home decor, clothing and my popular sale section. The gates open at 2:30pm and I will be selling until sunset!

Bring a low beach chair or blanket and relax on the amphitheater lawn. A special shaded kupuna seating section will be provided. Please bring a donation for the Maui Food Bank for distribution to those impacted by the wildfires. E komo mai!

Hula event at the Kea Lani resort

I will be at the Fairmont Kea Lani Resort in Wailea on June 1st as one of the vendors for “A Journey Through Hula” event! It will showcase two Maui Hula Halau that competed in the recent Merrie Monarch Hula Festival. The Makeke  (marketplace) will be open for free to the public starting at 4:30pm in the lobby. It will run through the intermission, around 7:30pm. If you were not able to attend the Merrie Monarch, this is your chance to see up close and personal the beauty and precision of the best in hula in the state! (See the poster for ticket information).

My “Store” at the Swap Meet!

I will return to the Kahului Swap Meet as a “Floater” vendor in the summer. This means I do not have a permanent booth, but will be placed as spaces are open. Please text me (808-442-2894) before you go to the venue and I can let you know if I will be there and where I will be located on the grounds. Mahalo!