Today marks the official start of the holiday shopping season. And instead of battling long lines at crowded shopping centers, support a local artist by shopping at a craft fair, which features a variety of unique, locally made presents. Christmas
Today marks the official start of the holiday shopping season. And instead of battling long lines at crowded shopping centers, support a local artist by shopping at a craft fair, which features a variety of unique, locally made presents.
Christmas Craft Fair
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Aston Aloha Beach Hotel in Wailua
Local crafters display their hand-made wares. For more information, call 823-1622.
Kaua‘i Handworks Crafts Fair
8:30 a.m. Saturday, Wilcox Elementary School cafeteria in Lihu‘e
Twenty-five vendors display made-on-Kaua‘i crafts.
Paradise Craft Fair
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Hanalei Beach Park
Local foods, fruits, shave ice, live music and an array of hand-crafted products. For more information, call Risa Clemmons at 652-0236.
The ‘It’s All Good’ Holiday Gift Happening
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Hanapepe Public Library’s new auditorium and annex
A mix of art, jewelry, cards, pottery, puzzles, treats and more. E-mail sheltgrl@hawaii.rr.com for more information.
Holiday Fine Art Festival and Fundraiser
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Hanapepe United Church of Christ
Original artwork by the Women Artists of Kaua‘i. A portion of proceeds will go directly to HUCC’s free community-lunch program. Call Marionette at 631-9173.
Kaua‘i Museum’s Christmas Craft Fair
Dec. 3-4, Kaua‘i Museum in Lihu‘e
A two-day celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Kaua‘i Museum, featuring picture-taking with Santa, food, crafters, a silent auction and more.
CKMS 7th Annual Holiday Christmas Craft Fair
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 4; Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School’s cafeteria in Puhi
More than 25 Kaua‘i vendors display handmade crafts. Including Miguel’s Ono Flippin’ Chicken for $6. For more information, call Gayle Konishi at 241-3200, ext. 232.
NTBG Christmas in the Garden 7th Annual Craft Fair
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 5, National Tropical Botanical Garden Southshore visitor center in Po‘ipu
Annual craft fair featuring wares from around Hawai‘i, breadfruit tree sale, flowers and more. Call 742-2433 or visit www.ntbg.org for more information.