The eighth annual Windward Ho'olaule'a is accepting applications from crafts and food vendors.

The ho'olaule'a, themed Nurturing the Next Generation, will run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 27 at Windward Community College.

The free family-friendly event features entertainment, ethnic food, crafts, keiki games, a white elephant and used book sale, community displays, art and the high-tech Imaginarium.

Reserve a craft booth by Aug. 15 and the fee is $120. After that date, it's $150 for a 10-foot by 10-foot tent with lights. Call Haunani Naumu Revuelto at 589-6055 for details or e-mail her at Hanans9808@aol.com.

Early reservations for food booths are $400, but after Aug. 15 will be $450, which includes electricity and water access; contact Sandie Carmichael at 235-7301 or sandie@hawaii.edu.

Not-for-profit groups can set up booths for a $25 donation and political candidates can reserve space for $400 by contacting Shirley Hasenyager at shirleyinhi@aol.com or 262-5069 by Sept. 5.

For more details about the ho'olaule'a, visit http://windward.hawaii.edu/hoolaulea.