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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, September 29, 2002

ARTS AND CRAFTS
Craft fair season is upon us

Collector alert! It's craft fair season, a time when hand-made or hand-embellished items are available in convenient locations throughout the Islands.

Whether you're looking for pottery, clothing or knick-knacks, one of the events in our Craft Fair Calendar, inside, is sure to offer a prized item.

Guess it's time to start making that holiday shopping list!

Upcoming craft and art fairs through the holidays, listed in chronological order. Unless otherwise noted, no admission is charged for these events.

O'AHU

Oct. 4-6

  • "St. Francis Hospice Volunteer Craft Fair," 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Sullivan Courtyard, Saint Francis Medical Center, Liliha. 595-7566.
  • "Rummage and Craft Fair," 6:30 a.m. Saturday, St. George Episcopal Church, 511 Main St. 833-7053.
  • "A Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace," 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, at palace grounds, 2913 Pali Highway; $3 for adults and $1 for children. 595-6291.
  • "St. John's Bazaar," 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, St. John's Apostle & Evangelist Parish, 95-370 Kuahelani Avenue, Mililani. 623-1114.
  • "Hawai'i Hispanic Heritage Festival," with entertainment, food and crafts booths, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Kapi'olani Park and Bandstand. 263-3499.

Oct. 11-13

  • Bazaar, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1716 Komo Mai Drive. 455-9855.
  • Pacific Handcrafters Guild's "Fall Festival of Art & Fine Crafts," 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Thomas Square. 254-6788.

Oct. 17-20

  • "Food & New Products Show," 5-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Arena and Exhibition Hall; $4 adults, $3 seniors, military and children 7-12 years. 945-3594
  • "Handcrafters & Artisans Alliance Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Kapi'olani Park. 622-2508.
  • Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Kanoelani Elementary School, Waipahu. 675-0195.
  • "Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair," 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, 'Ainahau Lobby, Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani Hotel. 931-4524.
  • "Kahalu'u Country Fair," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Key Project, 47-200 Waihe'e Road, Kahalu'u. 239-5777.

Oct. 25-27

  • "M & J Creations Craft Fair," 4-9 p.m. Friday, 530 Kaha St., Kailua. 261-0462.
  • "Family Faire," 8:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, The Children's Center, Nu'uanu Congregational Church, 2651 Pali Highway. 595-6341.
  • "Family Fun & Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Leeward Community College campus. 455-0416, 455-0255.
  • "Mission Bazaar," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 'Aiea United Methodist Church. 488-5354.
  • "Holiday Preview," 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Wabi-Sabi, 1223 Koko Head Avenue. 734-3693.
  • "Our Winter Wonderland," auction of craft items, door open 6:15 and auction begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 780 Keolu Drive, Kailua. 623-2594.
  • Bazaar, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Waipahu Hongwanji Mission, 94-821 Ku'aulua St. 677-4221.

Nov. 1-3

  • "Hickam Fall Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Hickam Skills Center Lawn. 449-1568.
  • "Country Christmas Bazaar," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Thrift Shop and Gift Shop on the Wahiawa General Hospital grounds. 261-4309, 622-5966.
  • "Season's Best Kaimuki Craft & Gift Fair," 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Ali'iolani Elementary School, 6th and Wai'alae Avenues. 683-6064.
  • "Holiday Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Community Church of Honolulu, 2345 Nu'uanu Avenue. 595-7541.
  • Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Shingon Shu Hawaii Betsuin, 915 Sheridan St. 941-5663.
  • "Santa's Christmas Craft Fair," 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, He'eia Elementary School, Kane'ohe. 239-3922, 247-6106.
  • "Trash and Treasure Craft Fair," sponsored by Temari Center for Asian and Pacific Arts, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, McKinley High School Cafeteria. 735-1860.

Nov. 8-10

  • "Holiday Shoppe," 5-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 968 Lunalilo Home Road, Hawai'i Kai. 531-1115.
  • "Christmas Craft Fair in Crown Terrace," 5-9 p.m. Friday, 46-169 A'e Loa St., Kane'ohe. 235-3619.
  • Craft Sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 583 Po'ipu Drive, Hawai'i Kai. 946-1870.
  • "Queen Emma Festival," 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, grounds of St. Andrew's Priory School at Queen Emma Square. 532-2441.
  • "Noelani Craft and Children's Fair," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Noelani Elementary School, 2655 Woodlawn Drive, Manoa Valley. 988-1853.
  • "Holiday Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Pearl Ridge Elementary School. 732-6182.
  • "Athletic Booster Club Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Mililani High School. 627-7369.
  • "Arts & Crafts Fair," 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Makaha Marketplace, 84-1170 Farrington Highway. 695-0227.
  • "Season's Best Kailua Craft & Gift Fair," 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Kailua Elementary School, 315 Ku'ulei. 683-6064.
  • "Holiday Boutique," 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, St. John Vianney Parish, 920 Keolu Drive, Kailua. 262-7586.
  • "Gift Fair and Open House," 9 a.m.-5 p.m Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Lanakila Rehabilitation Center, 1809 Bachelot St. 531-0555.
  • "Taste of Waipahu," with entertainment, keiki activities, parade, food and craft booths, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Waipahu District Park.
  • "Diamond Head Arts and Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Kapi'olani Community College. 733-7371.

Nov. 13-17

  • "HGEA Downtown Holiday Craft & Gift Fair," with food and prizes, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Kendall Building, corner of Queen and Mililani streets; free, but donation of non-perishable food items to benefit the Hawaii Foodbank is encouraged. 543-0030.
  • "Holiday Boutique," 4-8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, 669 Mokapu Road, Kailua. 737-8259.
  • "Fort Shafter Arts & Crafts Holiday Craft Sale," 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Arts and Crafts Building, Fort Shafter. 438-1071, 438-1315.
  • "Merrymakers' Craft Sale," 3-8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 120 Ku'upua St., Kailua. 262-4109.
  • "Outreach Fair," 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, St. Anthony's Church, 114 Makawao St., Kailua. 266-2226.
  • Craft Fair, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Ma'emae School, 319 Wyllie St.
  • "Season's Best 'Aiea Craft & Gift Fair," 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, 'Aiea Elementary School, 99-370 Moanalua Road. 683-6064.
  • "Winter Treasures Craft & Gift Fair," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Manoa Elementary School, 3155 Manoa Road. 595-6987.
  • "Fall Fun and Craft Festival," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Radford High School. 421-4218, ext. 278.
  • "Band Boosters Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Kaimuki High School. 737-6481.
  • "Leilehua Extraordinare Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, school grounds, 1515 California Ave. 622-6550.
  • "Handcrafters & Artisans Alliance Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Kapi'olani Park. 622-2508.

Nov. 21-24

  • "The Original Holiday Faire," 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, Manoa Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. 945-7633.
  • "Country Sisters Christmas Craft Boutique," 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Kahuku Village Association Community Center, 56-576 Kamehameha Highway. 384-0298.
  • "Season's Best Kaimuki Craft & Gift Fair," 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Ali'iolani Elementary School, 6th and Wai'alae aves. 683-6064.
  • "Windward HSTA Holiday Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Ben Parker Elementary School, Kane'ohe. 239-7160.
  • Craft Sale, sponsored by Cane Haul Road and the Hawaii Potter's Guild and others, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Kuhio Elementary School. 947-8466.
  • Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Pearl City High School Cafeteria. 453-6511.

Nov. 29-Dec.1

  • "Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo," 5-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Blaisdell Center; $3 adults, $1 children 6-12 years. 623-4050.
  • "Windward Potters' Christmas Sale," 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Kailua Elementary School Cafeteria. 239-5045.
  • "Mission Houses Museum Holiday Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, museum grounds. 531-0481.
  • "Lee Ceramics Holiday Pottery Sale," 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1237 Koloa St., Kahala. 737-3822.
  • "Youth Country Fair," 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Kane'ohe Congregational Church of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, 114 Waikapoki Road. 235-2764, 247-2869.
  • "2002 Winter Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Hawaii Okinawa Center, 94-587 'Uke'e St., Waipi'o Gentry Business Park. 676-5400.

Dec. 4-8

  • "Downtown Christmas Faire," 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Topa Center (formerly Amfac Center); also 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Fort Street Mall. 521-8941.
  • "East-West Center Holiday Craft Fair," 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, John Burns Hall, corner of Dole Street and East-West Road. 944-7506.
  • "Festival of Trees Celebration," silent auction of Christmas trees decorated by local celebrities plus hand-crafted gifts, sponsored by Queen's Medical Center Auxiliary, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, (auction bidding closes at 2 p.m.), Kaka'ako and Kewalo Rooms, Ward Warehouse; Adults: $1, children 12 and under: free. 547-4397.
  • Craft Sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 583 Po'ipu Drive, Hawai'i Kai. 946-1870.
  • "New Hope Community Craft Fair," 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Farrington High School. 842-4242, ext. 108.
  • Pacific Handcrafters Guild's "Fall Festival of Art & Fine Crafts," 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Thomas Square. 254-6788.
  • "Christmas Craft & Gift Fair," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Manoa Elementary School, 3155 Manoa Road. 595-6987.
  • "A Mini-Kahala Holiday Boutique," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 4263 Kaimanahila St. 737-8259.
  • "Christmas Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Mililani Town Association Recreation Center V, 95-1101 'Ainamakua Drive. 623-7300.
  • "Athletic Booster Club Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Mililani High School. 627-7369.
  • "Fujinkai Annual Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission, 164 California Ave. 622-1429.
  • Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Lanikai Community Park, corner of 'A'alapapa and Kailolena Drives. 263-1925.
  • "Wayne Harada's Trunk Show," 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Wabi-Sabi, 1223 Koko Head Ave. 734-3693.
  • "Christmas Party Sale," 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Naturally Hawaiian Gallery, Waimanalo. 259-5354.
  • "Christmas at Our House," with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Hawaii Foodbank, 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Hawaii Prince Hotel lobby. 944-4401.
  • "Windward Year-End Craft Fair," 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, He'eia Elementary School, Kane'ohe. 239-3922, 247-6106.
  • "Family A-Fair," sponsored by the State Council on Hawaiian Heritage, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, McKinley High School grounds on King Street. 536-6540.

Dec. 11-15

  • "An Evening in Waipi'o," 5:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Hawaii Okinawa Center, Waipi'o Gentry Business Park. 676-5400.
  • "Breakfast with Santa and Craft Fair," 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Kailua High School. 266-7900.
  • "Season's Best Kaimuki Craft & Gift Fair," 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Ali'iolani Elementary School, 6th and Wai'alae aves. 683-6064.
  • "Christmas Craft Fair & Bazaar," 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Moanalua Shopping Center. 422-7555.
  • "Winter 2002 Craft Fair," sponsored by the Moanalua Music Booster Association, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Moanalua High School. 833-7584.
  • "Lee Ceramics Holiday Studio Sale," 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 68-474 Crozier Drive, Waialua. 637-4207.
  • "Handcrafters & Artisans Alliance Christmas Craft Fair," 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Ala Moana Beach Park. 622-2508.

BIG ISLAND

  • "Pre-Holiday Craft Fair," 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 26 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 27, Prince Kuhio Plaza, Hilo. (808) 959-3555.
  • "Christmas Treasures," 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 29 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 30, King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona. (808) 325-5155.
  • "Crafty Hands & Gifts Too," 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Hawaiian Homes Hall, Kuhio Hale, Waimea. (808) 883-8358.
  • "Na Makana 'O Kalikimaka," 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 21 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 22, Hale Halawai, Kailua-Kona. (808) 325-5155.

MAUI

  • "Holiday Fair 2002," sponsored by Maui's Sons and Daughters of the Nisei Veterans, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 10, War Memorial Gym, Wailuku. (808) 281-7916.

KAUA'I

  • "Kaua'i Museum Christmas Craft Fair," 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7, museum grounds, Lihu'e. (808) 245-6931.