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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, October 11, 2009

Craft calendar

Advertiser Staff

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Island Craft Bulletin maintains a Web site for craft fairs at www.icb-web.net.

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It's time, once again, for The Honolulu Advertiser's annual craft fair calendar.

Clip and save this guide, or pick up our TGIF section each Friday in The Advertiser for a weekly listing of events.

Note: Admission is free to all craft fairs unless otherwise noted.

OCTOBER

Zoo Fence Artists/Art on the Zoo Fence, original paintings and prints for sale by the artists, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday, Monsarrat Avenue, along zoo fence; www.artonthezoofence.com.

45th Annual Food & New Products Show, 5-10 p.m. Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Oct. 17 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18; Neal Blaisdell Center, Exhibition Hall; $3; 945-3594.

Kanoelani Elementary School Craft Fair, with crafts, games, food, white elephant sale and jumpers, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 17, at the school, Waipi'o Gentry; 675-0195.

Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance Artfest, with artwork, wood products, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, stained glass, candles and soaps, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 17, Navy Exchange Pearl Harbor; 696-6717.

2008 Ione Adams Santa Doll Collection, handcrafted and accessorized with garments and accessories gathered worldwide, with stylized representation of Santa Claus themes from Hawai'i, Japan, Okinawa, China, Korea, Philippines and Africa; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 17; Ward Warehouse, Kewalo Conference Room, second floor; 561-3374; www.otksanta.com.

Manoa Jaycees Craft Fair, with more than 50 vendors selling items from clothing to snacks; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17, Manoa Elementary School; 741-5563.

Kailua Christian Church Harvest Fair and Bazaar; with arts and crafts, food, jams and jellies, baked goods, children's games, silent auction and plants; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17, at the church; 261-0125.

Mililani's Holiday Shopping Spree Gift & Craft Fair; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24; Mililani Uka Elementary School; 499-5566; www.biggerandbetter.com.

Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance Artfest, with artwork, wood products, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, stained glass, candles and soaps, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24-25, Kapi'olani Park; 696-6717.

'Ohana Fall Fair, sponsored by 'Ohana Angels, with crafts, holiday items, food, games, contests, a "Make A Difference Day" sign-up booth, and collection of basic toiletries for the homeless; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24, Makalapa Elementary School; 497-9731.

The Children's Center 25th Annual Holiday Faire, with holiday decorations, clothing, jewelry, children's items, silent auction, gift baskets, sports memorabilia, baked goods, country store, plants, white elephant items — and Keikiland and special costume parade; 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 24, grounds of Nu'uanu Congregational Church; 595-6341.

Pearl City Hongwanji Fujinkai Craft Fair, with handmade crafts, produce, sushi, plants, cut flowers, pickled vegetables, jams and jellies, baked goods, white elephant items and rice dishes; 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Oct. 31, at the mission; 488-5920.

Season's Best Craft & Gift Fair Extravaganza, more than 200 vendors selling original handmade crafts and gift and snack items; 5-9 p.m. Oct. 30, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 1; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; 683-6064.

Kaiser High School Craft Fair (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Haunted House(10 a.m.-9 p.m.), Oct. 31; school campus, with crafts, food, white elephant sale, silent auction, entertainment, keiki bouncers and games, and costume contest (4:30 p.m.); 347-3392.

NOVEMBER

TEMARI 27th Annual Trash and Treasure Craft Fair, a fundraiser for TEMARI, Center for Asian & Pacific Arts, with unique clothing and accessories, Asian collectibles, ceramics, gift items, and Best "Trash" and "High Class Trash" (donated collectibles); 8-9 a.m., TEMARI and Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i members; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., general public; Nov. 1, at the cultural center, fifth floor ballroom; 536-4566.

'Aiea High School Craft & Fun Fair, with collectors' fair, scrapbooking, kiddie games and jumpers, jewelry, Hawaiian blankets and pillows, gifts, plants, produce, hulihuli chicken, koa gift items, food and entertainment; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7; 'Aiea High School; 483-7300.

First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu at Ko'olau Annual All Church Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, at the church, Kane'ohe; 532-1111.

Harris United Methodist Church Bazaar, with food, baked goods, arts and crafts, used books, white elephant sale, silent auction, toys and games, country store, quilts, plants, keiki activities and Kau Kau Korner, to benefit church Missionary Effort Fund; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 7, at the church; 536-9602.

Kaimuki Kanikapila, Craft Fair and Street Festival, with 160 booths with crafts, gifts and food, and entertainment; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Nov. 7; Kaimuki Community Park and Wai'alae Avenue (parking at 12th Avenue municipal lot and Queen Lili'uokalani School); free; 739-5272, www.celebratekaimuki.com.

Church of the Holy Nativity Fall Festival and Christmas sale, with Christmas items, gifts, collectibles, jewelry, clothing, books, toys, sports equipment and Hawaiiana items; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, church gym; 396-6460.

Diamond Head Arts & Craft Fair; with ceramics, clothing, Christmas decorations, jewelry, stained glass, soaps and gift items, and Hawaii Potter's Guild booth; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8; Kapi'olani Community College parking lot; 733-7371.

Fort Shafter Holiday Craft Sale, with pottery, ceramics, quilts, woodcrafts; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 13 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14, Fort Shafter Arts and Crafts Center; civilians welcome with ID; 438-1071.

Kuakini Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale, with holiday decorations and wreaths, greeting cards, ornaments, diaper shirts, golf towels, jewelry, pillow cases and throw pillows, knitted scarves, kitchen items, personalized luggage tags, and various foods; 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 13; Kuakini Medical Center, Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium; 547-9168;

Hanahau'oli School Magical Children's Fair, with food, magic shows, pony rides, entertainment, white elephant sale, country store, shave ice, face painting/tattoos and nail art, crafting sessions, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14 at the school; parking/shuttle from Roosevelt High School; 949-6461.

First Annual Hawai'i Pet Film Festival & Holiday Gift Show, with local pet videos and video awards, pet fashion shows, pet costume contest, vendor booths, craft booths, demonstrations, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Neal Blaisdell Center, Exhibition Hall; free; socialized pets on leash or in carrier welcome; www.petnetwork.com.

Season's Best Kaimuki Craft & Gift Fair, more than 200 vendors selling original handmade crafts and gift and snack items; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14 and Dec. 5 ; Ali'iolani Elementary School; 683-6064.

Kaneohe Congregational Church Annual Country Fair, with laulau and food, baked goods, rummage sale, plants, produce and jellies/jams; pickled items, gift selections, games and vendors; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14, at the church, 45-114 Waikapoki Road; 235-2764

Ninth Annual Dole Christmas Craft Fair, with handcrafted items and specialty foods; 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 20, Dole Cannery, second floor atrium; 626-2141.

Merrymakers' Boutique, with handcrafted merchandise, including gifts, ornaments, jewelry, pillows, jellies and foods, 3-8 p.m. Nov. 20 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21; 120 Ku'upua St., Kailua; 261-8478.

31st Annual Holiday Boutique, sponsored by a Kailua hui, featuring jewelry, clothing, stained glass, clothespin dolls, jellies, bean soup mixes, 4-8-p.m. Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 20, and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 21; at a private home, 243 Aikahi Loop; Gail, 254-3344.

Fort Street Mall Craft Fair, , with handcrafted items, plants and specialty food items; 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Nov. 19 and Dec. 17; Fort Street Mall, Wilcox Park (near Macy's and Ross); 777-9216.

Student Employee of the Year Benefit Craft Fair and Silent Auction, with 30 vendors of snacks, crafts and handmade items, Christmas decorations, and jewelry; 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 20, UH-Manoa, Queen Liliu'okalani Center for Student Services; 956-3722.

Ka'elepulu Elementary School Craft, Gift and Food Fair, 9:30-2:30 p.m. Nov. 21, school campus, Kailua; 383-6041.

Cane Haul Road Craft Fair, with Cane Haul products, ceramics by The Potter's Guild, jams and jellies, clothing and jewelry; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21, Kuhio Elementary School; 947-8466, 941-8108.

Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance Artfest, with artwork, wood products, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, stained glass, candles and soaps, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22, Kapi'olani Park; 696-6717.

Na Lei Mae'ole, hosted by Friends of the EPIC Foundation, in support of educational services for foster children; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 21, McKinley High School cafeteria; 941-7070.

Parker United Methodist Church Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 21, Kane'ohe; 247-3250.

Sodality of Our Blessed Lady Annual Holiday Boutique, with handcrafted ornaments and decorations, holiday gifts, bake sale, jams, chutney and pickled onions; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 21 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 22, St. John Vianney Church, Enchanted Lake, parish center lounge; 262-8317.

Season's Best 'Aiea Craft & Gift Fair, more than 150 vendors selling original handmade crafts and a variety of gift and snack items; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 21; and Dec. 12; 'Aiea Elementary School; 683-6064.

Annual Mayor's Craft and Country Fair, featuring handmade products made by city senior clubs; entertainment, and crafts and products; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21, Neal Blaisdell Center, Exhibition Hall; 951-4800.

Waipahu United Church of Christ Fall Bazaar, with BBQ chicken (pre-sale available), food, country store, white elephant items, crafts, clothing, toys, books, plants; 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 21, at the church; 677-3317.

Pearl City High School Craft Fair, a benefit for the school's special education department, with more than 100 crafters, food, orchids and plants; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 22, school cafeteria; 454-5666.

23rd Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo!, with 400 artisans and food sellers, 5-10 p.m. Nov. 27, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Nov. 28, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 29; Neal Blaisdell Center; 623-4050.

Gallery 'Iolani's "A Christmas Fantasy" Art and Craft Sale, with arts and crafts, prints, paintings, photographs, fiber art, wearable art, handmade jewelry, wall hangings, cards, carvings, glass, ornaments, etched glass, mosaics and tiles made by students and the community; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 3-6, at the gallery, Windward Community College, Hale Palanakila (next to Paliku Theatre), Kane'ohe; 236-9155.

Kaua'i Handworks 30th Annual Christmas Fair, all merchandise made by local Kaua'i artists and crafters, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Wilcox School cafeteria, Lihu'e; 808-742-0306.

Windward Potters Christmas Sale, with functional pottery pieces, sculptural and raku forms made by local artists, and one-of-a-kind gifts; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Kailua Elementary School cafeteria; 239-5045.

Hawaii United Okinawa Association Annual Winter Craft Fair with 150 booths of handcrafted jewelry, clothing, crafts, Christmas items, food and drink; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 28 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 29, Hawaii Okinawa Center, Waipahu; 676-5400.

Mission Houses Museum Holiday Craft Fair, with lauhala products, Hawaiian quilts, art, jewelry, clothing, keiki activities, music and food; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 28-29; museum grounds; 447-3923.

DECEMBER

Wabi-Sabi Annual Christmas in Honolulu Evening Craft Faire, with clothing, cookies, soup mixes, jewelry, cards, ceramics, purses, Ni'ihau Shell lei, necklaces, bracelets from Kaua'i, and fundraising "Musubi Angels"; 5-8:30 p.m. Dec. 1; Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Manoa Grand Ballroom; free; 734-3693.

H.O.M.E. for the Holidays Craft Fair, sponsored by Hawaii H.O.M.E. Project (Homeless Outreach and Medical Education) with clothing, jewelry, cards, baked goods, bags, gifts and accessories, books; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 4; John A. Burns School of Medicine, Kaka'ako; 223-8859.

Lana'i Alumni and Community Association Hawai'i Block/Camp Holiday Bash, with crafts, jewelry, beads, books, clothing, cookbooks, rugs, Hawaiian doll potpourri and Lana'i City items; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 5; 1064 Sand Island Parkway; 455-7605, www.lanaiconnection.com.

Kalama Beach Club Holiday Craft Fair, with jewelry, handbags, stationary, handmade soaps, baked goods, salsa, jams and jellies, ceramics, artwork, plants, orchids, T-shirts; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5; 280 N. Kalaheo Ave., Kailua; 262-5995.

Season's Best Kaimuki Craft & Gift Fair, more than 200 vendors selling original handmade crafts and gift and snack items; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 5; Ali'iolani Elementary School; 683-6064.

St. Andrew's Priory School Holiday Fair, with poinsettias, baked goods, jams and jellies (pepper jelly and lemon curd), craft items, jewelry, art, decorated Christmas trees, entertainment, games and food; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 5, on campus; 545-7690.

21st Annual Craft Fair, sponsored by Wahiawa Ryusenji Fujinkai; with Christmas gifts, jewelry, T-shirts, kitchen and baby items, clothes, bags/purses; food and entertainment, including taiko and hula performances, and by Ka'ala Japanese Language School; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 5, Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission; 622-1429.

Castle High School Windward Holiday Craft Fair and "Taste of Castle" Project Grad fundraiser, with handmade jewelry, T-shirts, quilts, koa and mango bowls, plants, clothing, toys, artwork, ceramics, and food samplings from school cookbook; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 6, school cafeteria and halls; 551-1697.

Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles & Hawaiiana Show, including Hawaiiana items, estate jewelry, furniture, fashion, art, coins, 'ukulele, toys, kokeshi dolls; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 6; Blaisdell Center, Hawai'i Sites; $4; 941-9754, www.ukulele.com/wikiwiki.html.

Sixth Annual Christmas in the Garden Craft Fair, with local crafts, fresh flowers, plant sale, baked goods, food and shave ice, complimentary massages and coffee, face painting, music and entertainment; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dec. 6, National Tropical Botanical Garden, Southshore Visitor Center, 4425 Lawa'i Road, Po'ipu; (donations of canned good requested); 808-742-2433.

"An Evening in Waipi'o," featuring top vendors, food, silent auction and Santa; 5:30-9 p.m. Dec. 9, Hawaii Okinawa Center, Waipi'o Gentry Business Park; 676-5400.

A Christmas Dream Comes True Craft & Gift Fair; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 9-10; Topa Financial Center, 20th floor; 499-5566, www.biggerandbetter.com.

Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair, with crafts, plants, gift items and food; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 12, school campus; 738-5088.

Koganji Temple Annual Holiday Gifts and Goodies Faire, with homemade foods and james and jellies, plants/poinsettia, and wrapped gifts; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 12, at the temple, 2869 O'ahu Ave., Manoa; free; 988-4905.

Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance Artfest, with artwork, wood products, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, stained glass, candles and soaps, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 12; fronting Paradise Cove Lu'au, Ko Olina; 696-6717.

Seasons Holiday Fair, with handmade gifts, accessories and foods, jewelry, furniture and fabrics, cards, vintage kimono fabric pillows, "sushi" pillows, scarves and shawls, photo albums, baked goods, clothing, dog theme items, ornaments and dolls; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 12, Wai'oli Tea Room, Ginger Room, Manoa; 216-1858.

Season's Best 'Aiea Craft & Gift Fair, more than 150 vendors selling original handmade crafts and a variety of gift and snack items; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 12; 'Aiea Elementary School; 683-6064.

Fort Street Mall Craft Fair, with handcrafted items, plants and specialty food items; 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Dec. 17; Fort Street Mall, Wilcox Park (near Macy's and Ross); 777-9216.

Honolulu "Made in Hawai'i" Gift Fair, over 300 booths with antiques/collectibles, clothing, arts and crafts, books and music, coins, toys, health and beauty, home and garden and pet gifts; 5-9 p.m. Dec. 18, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 19, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 20, Blaisdell Center; free (gifts/donations for Lokahi Booth, or canned food for Hawaii Foodbank requested); 942-3110, www.HonoluluGiftFair.com.

Rainbow Bonsai Club Christmas Bonsai Exhibit, Plant and Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 20, Noelani Elementary School, Manoa; information, 239-9681.

"Save the Best for Last" craft and gift fair; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 20; Mililani Uka Elementary School; 499-5566, www.biggerandbetter.com.