2018 holiday craft fair guide
Students Conner Tyau and Peninah Meyer pose for a photo at last year’s St. Joseph Christmas Craft Fair in Makawao.
Edible gingerbread houses ornamented with fine candies and handmade crafts are being sold at Karen’s Christmas Crossing in Haiku on Nov. 17 and 18.
Quilts like these will be sold at Na Ali‘i Football Benefit Christmas Craft Fair on Dec. 1 at the King Kekaulike High School cafeteria.
Stained glass decorations like this will be for sale at a Nov. 24 Holiday Craft Fair in Haiku.
More stained glass decorations
Milton and Linda Diego play Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Christmas Fun Fair in Hana.
Briani Ochoa, Keianna Miyake and Kawae‘ana Domingo play in the snow at the Project Gift fair in Wailuku.
Ginger Graham (left) and Jasmine Bustamente of Jasmine Honey Designs will be among crafters at the Montessori School of Maui Holiday Fair.
Students Conner Tyau and Peninah Meyer pose for a photo at last year’s St. Joseph Christmas Craft Fair in Makawao.
Edible gingerbread houses ornamented with fine candies and handmade crafts are being sold at Karen’s Christmas Crossing in Haiku on Nov. 17 and 18.
Quilts like these will be sold at Na Ali‘i Football Benefit Christmas Craft Fair on Dec. 1 at the King Kekaulike High School cafeteria.
Stained glass decorations like this will be for sale at a Nov. 24 Holiday Craft Fair in Haiku.
More stained glass decorations
Milton and Linda Diego play Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Christmas Fun Fair in Hana.
Briani Ochoa, Keianna Miyake and Kawae‘ana Domingo play in the snow at the Project Gift fair in Wailuku.
Ginger Graham (left) and Jasmine Bustamente of Jasmine Honey Designs will be among crafters at the Montessori School of Maui Holiday Fair.
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Maui's Finest Gift and Crafts
Time and Dates: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Nov. 11, 18 and 25; Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23.
Location: King Kamehameha III School, Canal Street side (across from Banyan Tree Park), Lahaina.
Description: Unique fine art photography, handcrafted jewelry, hand-blown glass, ceramics, wood carvings, baskets, handbags, hats, island-style apparel and Christmas ornaments. All products are made on Maui.
Admission: Free.
Vendor information: Crafters are being accepted.
Contact: Evelyn Goo, 385-7594.
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Maui Gift and Craft Fair
Time and Dates: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Nov. 11, 18 and 25; Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23.
Location: Lahaina Gateway Center.
Description: Photography, jewelry, fine art, crafts, gifts, food and refreshments.
Admission: Free.
Vendor information: There is a small waiting list, but more crafters are being accepted for the list.
Contact: Chad Paranto, (808) 825-4130
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Heritage Hall Holiday Craft Fair
Sponsor: Heritage Hall in Paia
Time and Date: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12.
Location: Heritage Hall, 401 Baldwin Ave., Paia. Park across from the old Paia Mill in the EMI parking lot and walk in through the gates.
Description: Local handcrafted holiday items, holiday knickknacks, handcrafted jewelry and accessories, holiday baked goods, jams and jellies, food, décor, plants, collectibles and clothing made by local artists.
Admission: Free. Donations of money and new, unwrapped toys will be collected for less-fortunate keiki and homeless children to be delivered Christmas Day by Da Maui Sleigh. Donations of nonperishible food items will also be accepted for the Maui Food Bank.
Vendor information: Limited space for crafters and vendors. The cost for crafters is $60 for an outdoor 10-by-10-foot space, $70 for shaded 8-by-8-foot space, or $75 for an indoor 8-by-8-foot space. The cost for food trucks is $150.
Contact: Noelani Hessler, 359-5951 or laluna.maui@gmail.com.
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St. Joseph Christmas Craft Fair
Sponsor: St. Joseph Early Learning Center.
Time and Date: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 17.
Location: St. Joseph Early Learning Center, 1294 Makawao Ave., Makawao.
Description: "Heavenly Christmas" with crafts, books, baked goods, food and entertainment by Anthony Sardine. Santa arrives at 11 a.m. to noon.
Admission: $1.
Vendor information: Donna Pico, 572-7652 or sjcoffice@hawaiiantel.net.
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Kula School Harvest Festival
Sponsor: Kula School Parent Teacher Association
Time and Date: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17
Location: Lower Kula School field, 5000 Kula Highway, Kula.
Description: Live entertainment, keiki games and activities, restaurant row, country store, silent auction, market street vendors.
Admission: $1.
Contact: kulaharvestfest@gmail.com.
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Karen's Christmas Crossing
Sponsor: Old Town Projects.
Time and Dates: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 17 and 18.
Location: 2800 Kokomo Road, Haiku.
Description: Festive decor, handmade crafts, edible gingerbread houses ornamented with fine candies, jams, jellies, pickles, holiday treats, custom apparel and accessories, light snacks and beverages. Cost is $25 for Do-It-Yourself holiday wreath and table bouquet workshops to make pine and evergreen holiday designs accented with local flora and merry treasures. Call 281-1488 to reserve a spot in the workshops.
Admission: Free.
Contact: Karen Perreira, 281-1488, meninamariposa@gmail.com, decoite@maui.net.
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Puamana's Christmas House by the Sea
Sponsor: Puamana Community Association
Time and Date: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 17.
Location: The Puamana Clubhouse, 34 Puailima Place, Lahaina.
Description: Maui artists, Christmas ornaments and Nativities, clothing, handmade jewelry, pottery, artwork, fresh flowers. Continental breakfast from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with $10 donation. Lunch from noon to 2 p.m. with $10 donation. Live music with Maui Jam from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Admission: Free.
Contact: Lynn Guernsey, lcguernsey@gmail.com.
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Winter Craft Fair
Sponsor: HM Ben Franklin Crafts.
Time and Date: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18.
Location: Queen Ka'ahumanu Center, first-level parking structure.
Description: More than 100 crafters selling handcrafted wares. Special guest Joy Shimabukuro of television show "The Joy Of Crafting."
Admission: Free.
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Hui Holidays
Sponsor: Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center.
Time and Dates: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 19 to Dec. 24.
Location: Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao.
Description: Handmade gifts by local artists and crafters, including paintings, ceramic pieces, handblown glass ornaments and locally made beauty products.
Admission: Free
Contact: Meghan Reny, 572-6560.
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Mini Christmas Bazaar
Sponsor: Trinity Episcopal Church by the Sea.
Time and Date: 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 24.
Location: Trinity Episcopal Church by the Sea, 100 Kulanihakoi St., Kihei.
Description: Christmas items and crafts.
Admission: Free.
Contact: 874-3948 or 879-0161.
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Holiday Craft Fair
Time and Date: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 24.
Location: 25 Kealamauloa Place, Haiku.
Description: Stained glass, jewelry, plants, holiday decorations, one-of-a-kind items.
Admission: Free.
Contact: Heather Grossman, 573-1235 or Sunflowersonmaui@gmail.com.
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Hui Holidays First Night Celebration
Sponsor: Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center.
Time and Date: 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 28.
Location: Hui No'eau Visual Arts
Center, 2841 Baldwin Ave., Makawao.
Description: The special opening of Hui Holidays allows guests to do holiday shopping while enjoying drinks, pupu and music. First Night guests will have first access to the Hui's handmade wreaths.
Admission: $30. Tickets are available online at huinoeau.com/events or by calling 572-6560.
Contact: Meghan Reny, 572-6560.
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Na Ali'i Football Benefit Christmas Craft Fair
Sponsor: Na Ali'i Football.
Time and Date: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1.
Location: King Kekaulike High School cafeteria, Pukalani.
Description: Quilts, assorted bags, baby items, jewelry, LuLaRoe clothing, Christmas decorations, decorated boxes and cards, custom wood signs, large ironing board platform, unique made-on-Maui items, baked goods, entertainment, silent auction, food trucks.
Admission: $1. Free for King Kekaulike students with identification and children under 10.
Vendor information: Crafters and food trucks still being accepted.
Contact: Makana Valle, 269-1767 or makanavalle@icloud.com; Earlee Gouveia, 283-5966 or ehgouveia@gmail.com; Linda Shishido, 281-5776 or linaka01@hawaii.rr.com.
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Haleakala Waldorf School Holiday Faire
Time and Date: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1.
Location: Haleakala Waldorf School, 4160 Lower Kula Road, Kula.
Description: More than 75 local and international craft vendors, food, live entertainment, silent auction, hands-on crafts, homemade baked goods, candle dipping, handmade wreaths, games, puppet shows.
Admission: $5 for adults, free for children under 12.
Vendor information: 878-2511 or www.waldorfmaui.org.
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21st Annual Lighting of the Banyan Tree
Sponsor: LahainaTown Action Committee.
Times and Dates: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 1; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 2.
Location: Banyan Tree Park, Front Street, Lahaina.
Description: Artwork, woodwork, jewelry, pottery and Christmas ornaments by 22 Maui artists. Live music, including the Lahainaluna High School Band at 6 p.m. Dec. 1. Keiki activities starting at 2 p.m. Dec. 1. Banyan Tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1.
Admission: Free.
Contact: Nicole Balangue at director@visitlahaina.com or 667-9175.
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15th Annual Christmas Fun Fair
Sponsor: Hale Hulu Mamo, Hana Senior Center.
Time and Date: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1.
Location: Hana Town Fairground (lot below Hana Store).
Description: Food, crafts, Christmas gifts, silent auction, holiday bake sale, lucky drawing, picture-taking with Santa.
Admission: Free.
Vendor information: Limited booth spaces available.
Contact: Sheila Roback, 248-8833 or sheila@madcc.org.
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SEA-son of Giving: Shopping & Charity Night
Sponsor: Maui Ocean Center.
Time and Date: 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6.
Location: Maui Ocean Center, 192 Maalaea Road, Maalaea.
Description: Arts and crafts fair; live music with Maui Community Band, Chop Suey Jazz Orchestra and Maui Madrigals; dive presentations, 30 percent off select holiday items at gift shop, holiday menu at Reef Cafe, free drawing and prizes. Proceeds benefit participating Maui nonprofit organizations, including Maui Nui Marine Resource Council, Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute, Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project and Friends of the Children's Justice Center of Maui.
Admission: $9.95 online or with a donation of a new unwrapped toy; or $14.95 per person.
Vendor information: Crafters being accepted.
Contact: Sandy Fujiwara, 270-7069 or fujiwara@mauioceancenter.com.
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The Montessori School of Maui PTO Holiday Fair
Sponsor: The Montessori School of Maui PTO, Maui Garage Doors Inc., Maui Babe Inc., Jennifer Oberg Atelier.
Time and Date: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec 7.
Location: The Montessori School of Maui, 2933 Baldwin Ave., Makawao.
Description: Craft item including jewelry, quilts, toys, clothing and accessories, homemade jams and baked goods. Star Anise catering.
Admission: Free.
Vendor information: Vendor applications accepted through Friday. (Nov. 9)
Contact: Jennifer Oberg, 757-5915, or Tina Bartsch, pto@momi.org.
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4th Annual Project Gift Sponsor: Project Gift.
Time and Date: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8.
Location: Hale Ho'ike'ike (formerly known as Bailey House Museum), Wailuku
Description: Live music, food, local craft vendors and artisans, silent auction, country store, keiki snow zone. A toy drive and donation tent will accept Christmas gifts for less fortunate Maui keiki.
Admission: Free. (Donations of a new, unwrapped toy for a child or a monetary gift will be accepted).
Vendor information: More craft fair vendors are being accepted.
Contact: Aubrey Anana, 870-2606 or rojectgiftmaui@gmail.com.
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4th Annual Waikapu Street Fair
Time and Date: 8 a.m. to noon, Dec. 8.
Location: Ulu Kanu Street, Wailuku (Waikapu Gardens).
Description: A variety of goods, crafts and baked items.
Admission: Free.
Contact: Crystal Kondo at kondocrystal@gmail.com.
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Pukalani Christmas Fair and Electric Golf Cart Parade
Sponsor: Pukalani Community Association, Dowling Co. Inc., Maui Chamber of Commerce, Maui Electric Co., Hawaii Water Service.
Time and Date: 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 15.
Location: Pukalani Country Club, end of Pukalani Street, Pukalani, near the 9th fairway of the golf course.
Description: Food and craft booths with holiday gifts, art, jewelry, T-shirts, children's clothng, home décor and specialty food items, children's games and cookie contest, entertainment. An electric golf cart parade will begin at dusk with Santa in the last golf cart.
Admission: $2 per person; children under 12 free.
Vendor information: Some crafter spaces available.
Contact: Donna Clayton, 344-7134 or donnajclayton@hawaii.rr.com.