IONE ADAMS
Limited edition Santa dolls hand-made by Ione Adams, adorned in rich multi-colored patchwork coats of velvet and other luxurious fabric from Asia, will be shown at Oahu Country Club Saturday and at Haiku Plantations Nov. 8. For more information, call 561-3374.
Holiday Craft Fairs
Get the jump on gift-buying
and support local artisans by
attending a craft fair near you
If your fair isn't listed here, don't fret. We'll continue to run a shorter version of the fall craft calendar in our Friday Weekend sections leading up to Christmas.
Continue to send notices to: Craft Fairs, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, 500 Ala Moana, 7 Waterfront Plaza Suite 210, Honolulu, HI 96813.
OCTOBER
Family Fall Festival
At Windward United Church of Christ, 38 Kaneohe Bay Drive in Kailua, across from the Aikahi Shopping Center, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday
Crafts by local handcrafters, door prizes, food and more. Entertainment featuring Na Pualei O Liko Lehua, kumu hula Leina'ala Heine, Allegra Performing Arts and the Thrift Shop fashion show. Keiki activities include pony rides, crafts for kids, Albert the Balloon Man and a bouncy house. Proceeds support Community Outreach Programs. Call 254-3802, visit www.KailuaBlue.com/ WUCCFallFestival.htm or e-mail wucc@pixi.com for more information.Manoa Jaycees Craft Fair
At Manoa Elementary School, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Crafts, gift items and more. Call Eddie at 676-1184.Trinity Bazaar
At Trinity United Methodist Church, 1716 Komo Mai Dr., Pearl City, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
Crafts, white elephant sale, plants, lumpia and more. Call 455-9855.Fall Festival of Art & Fine Crafts
At Thomas Square, across King Street from the Blaisdell Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Handcrafted gifts and more. Call 254-6788.Waiau Craft Fair
At Waiau Elementary School, 98-450 Hookanike St., Pearl City, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18
Crafts, food and a "Kids Zone" featuring games, activities, laminated name tags, face painting and more. Entertainment by Waiau's Chorus, Sound Machine and Hui Ukulele. Call 453-6530."Homemade for the Holidays" Fair
At Koko Marina Shopping Center, corner of Kalanianaole Highway and Lunalilo Home Road, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18 and 19
Jewelry, pottery, clothing, Hawaiiana items and more. Call 395-4737.Hawaii's "Bigger & Better" Gift & Craft Fair
At Topa (Amfac) Exhibition Hall, Downtown Honolulu, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 22 to 24
Crafts, gifts and more.Ohana Fair
At Holomua Elementary School, 91-1561 Keaunui Drive, Ewa Beach, 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24
Food, entertainment, crafts, games, booths, prizes and more. Call 685-2000, Ext. 229.Family Fun and Craft Fair
At Leeward Community College, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25
Crafts, games, entertainment, interactive educational exhibits and more. Call Helen at 455-0251 or Nadine at 455-0360.Newtown Craft Fair
At Newtown Recreation Center, 98-456 Kaahele St., Aiea, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25
Handcrafted items, plants and food. Call 487-3806.Hawaii Lupus Foundation Bazaar
At McKinley High School cafeteria, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26
Plants, crafts, food, white elephant, books and more. Call 538-1522.M. Jo's Clothespin Dolls and More
At 1320 Kainui Drive, Kailua; 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 1
Clothespin doll ornaments, Hawaiian ornaments, dolls and more. Call 261-2908.
STAR-BULLETIN / 2001
Drop in at the HGEA/AFSCME annual holiday craft fair as Elizabeth Maki did in 2001, and you won't leave empty-handed.
NOVEMBER
Harvest Fair
At Manoa Valley Church, 2728 Huapala St., 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 1
Crafts, baked goods, silent auction, food, white elephant sale, keiki activities and more. Funds raised will be used for church maintenance. Call 988-3271.Country Christmas Bazaar
At Wahiawa General Hospital, 128 Lehua St., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1
Artwork, crafts, plants, keepsakes and more. Call Darlene Lee at 621-4211 or 622-5966.28th Annual Hickam AFB Fall Craft Fair
At 335 Kuntz Ave., Bldg. 1889, Hickam AFB, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 1
More than 200 craft booths, food, entertainment, family fun and prize drawings.Season's Best Kaimuki Craft Fair
At Alliolani Elementary School, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2, Nov. 22 and Dec. 6
Crafts, holiday gifts and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the school.Pearl City Honganji Fujinkai Craft Fair
At Pearl City Hongwanji Mission, 858 Second St., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1.
Handmade crafts, produce, plants, sushi, pickled vegetables, jams, jellies and baked goods. Call 455-1832.HGEA/AFSCME Annual Holiday Craft and Gift Fair
At Kendall Building, 888 Mililani St. (corner of Queen and Mililani streets), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4, 5 and 6
Crafts, food, entertainment and more. New exhibitors will be featured every day. Door prizes include a Las Vegas vacation package, 20-inch color television and a neighbor island air/hotel/rental car getaway package. HGEA is a designated food drop-off site for the Hawaii Food Bank, so bring non-perishable food items and help those in need. Call 543-0030.Lanakila Gift Fair
At Lanakila Rehabilitation Center, 1809 Bachelot St.; 3 to 9 p.m. Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9
Lauhala, Christmas ornaments, wood products, hospital scrub tops, Lanakila T-shirts, pillows, food, entertainment and more. Call 531-0555.Holiday Craft and Bake Sale
At Pulama Mau Auditorium, Kuakini Health System, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7.
Clothing, decorations, crafts, jewelry, baked goods and more. Call 547-9168."O Joy" Children's Fair
At Hanahau'oli School, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 8
Craft fair, keiki activities, holiday wreaths and more. Play the 12 games of Christmas, race down Santa Claus Lane or eat at the Reindeer Food Stop, Wonderland Café or North Pole Delicatessen. Mrs. Claus's Nail & Facial salon also provides hair painting and nail art. Proceeds will be used for financial aid and classroom expenses. Call 949-6461.Noelani Craft and Children's Fair
At Noelani School, 2655 Woodlawn Drive, Manoa, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8
Handcrafted items, T-shirts and more. Call 988-1858.Pearl Ridge Elementary Holiday Craft Fair
At 98-940 Moanalua Road, Aiea, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 8
Homemade crafts and more. Proceeds will benefit the school. Call 488-7250 or Sheila at 732-6182.Diamond Head Arts & Crafts Fair
At Kapiolani Community College, corner of Diamond Head Road and Makapuu Avenue, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9
More than 225 booths. Also, "Christmas in November" breakfast will be served from 6:30 to 11 a.m. in the 'Ohia Cafeteria.
Cost is $7.50 and proceeds will benefit Kapiolani Community College.
Call 734-9567.Ft. Shafter Arts & Crafts Holiday Craft Sale
At Ft. Shafter Arts & Crafts Center Building 339; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 14, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 15
Pottery, wood products, stained glass, beads, quilts and more. Call 438-1071.Annual Holiday Boutique
At 243 Aikahi Loop, Kailua; 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 14, and 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 15
Jewelry, gift items, clothespin dolls, clothing, stained glass and more. Call 254-3344.Ma'ema'e School Craft Fair
At 319 Wyllie Street, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 15
Crafts, jewelry, clothing, holiday items, wood crafts, food and more. Proceeds benefit the Ma'ema'e PTSA. Call 595-5409.Season's Best Aiea Craft Fair
At Aiea Elementary School, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15
Crafts, holiday gifts and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the school.Kaimuki High School Band Boosters Craft Fair
At Kaimuki High School, 2705 Kaimuki Ave., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 15. Call 733-4900.Radford Craft and Fun Fair
At 4361 Salt Lake Blvd., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 15
Corvette Club of Hawaii display, music, local dance groups, hula, chicken sale, keiki games, food, wood products by VICA woods club and Big Island koa products, cheerleading in the gym and scrapbook classes in the library.
Call 421-4200.Santa's Christmas Craft Fair
At Heeia Elementary School, 46-202 Haiku Road, Kaneohe, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16
Handcrafted items and more. Call 233-5678.Merrymakers' Boutique
At 120 Kuupua St., Kailua; 3 to 8 p.m. Nov. 21, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 22
All items are handmade, including tree ornaments, pillows, table decorations, food items and more.Holiday Shoppe
At 968 Lunalilo Home Road; 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 21, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 22
Twenty-five local artisans feature unique hand-crafted items.Country Sisters Craft Fair
At Kahuku Village Association Community Center, 55-576 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 21, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22
Choose from decorative tole painting, lei, purses, Christmas ornaments and decorations, baked goods, baby quilts, body-care products and more hand-crafted items.Annual Pot Sale
At Kuhio Elementary School, 2759 S. King St., 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 22
Ceramic stoneware with lustrous glazes, and functional pieces will be available. Sponsored by the Hawaii Potter's Guild in conjunction with Cane Haul Road and other crafters.Craft Fair
At Manoa School, 3155 Manoa Road, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22
Crafts, white elephant sale, Christmas ornaments and more. Call 595-6987."Extraordinary Treasures" Craft Fair
At Leilehua High School Cafeteria, 1515 California Ave. Wahiawa, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 22
Crafts, entertainment and more. Proceeds benefit "project graduation 2004." Call Lani at 295-4330.Fall Craft Fair
At Manoa Valley Church, 2728 Huapala St., Manoa, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 Call 988-3271.Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
At 95-1200 Meheula Parkway, cafeteria and lawn area, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22Windward HSTA Annual
Holiday Craft Fair
At Ben Parker Elementary School, Kaneohe, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22
Christmas ornaments, decorations, ceramics, clothing, books, food items, koa products, jewelry, homemade preserves, books and more. Earnings will be used for teacher and student scholarships and special projects of the Windward HSTA.Pearl City High School Craft Fair
At 2100 Hookiekie St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 23 More than 200 booths. Call 453-6511.Islandwide Crafts & Food Expo
At Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; 5 to 10 p.m. Nov. 28, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 29, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 30Mission Houses Museum Holiday Fair
At Museum grounds, 553 S. King St., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30. Call 531-0481.
STAR-BULLETIN / 2001
Food is usually part of the fun at craft fairs. Shiggy Tsuji, owner of "Shiggy's," cooked his special fried noodles that he was selling at the 2001 Pacific Handcrafters Guild craft fair.
DECEMBER
Holiday Craft Fair
At John A. Burns Hall, 601 East-West Road, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5
Angel dolls and pins, baked goods, beaded figurines and jewelry, computer covers, dustpans and Hawaiian brooms, gift cards, hand-painted glassware, kitchen gift sets, ornaments, ribbon and crocheted yarn leis, hats, baby gift sets, place mats, cat beds and more. Call Mary Okihara at 944-7506.Downtown Craft Fair
At Topa (Amfac) Exhibition Hall and along Fort Street Mall, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5
Holiday decorations, jewelry, plants, woodwork and more. Sponsored by Hawaii Heritage Center. Call 521-2749.McKinley High School Band Boosters Christmas Craft Fair
On the school's front lawn, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6
Clothing, jewelry, food items and other gift items. Proceeds will benefit the McKinley High School band and orchestra programs. Call 594-0441.Ryusenji Soto Mission Fujinkai Craft Fair
At 164 California Ave., Wahiawa, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6
Handcrafted items and more. Call 621-1429.Annual Christmas Craft Fair
At Enchanted Lake Shopping Center, 1020 Keolu Drive, Kailua, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6
Handmade crafts and gifts for last minute shoppers. Call 261-4621.Pacific Handcrafters Guild's Fall Festival of Art & Fine Crafts
At Thomas Square; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7
Featuring hand-crafted gifts and more. Call 254-6788.Mini Christmas Craft Fair
At 4263 Kaimanahila St., off Ruger Park, Kahala, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6
Gift items, clothing, jewelry, more. Call Juliette at 737-8259."A Family A-Fair"
At McKinley High School, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7
Jewelry, clothing, jams and jellies, wood products, toys, totes, lap blankets, food and more. Call 536-6540 or e-mail niele2@aol.com.Year End Craft Fair
At Heeia Elementary School, 46-202 Haiku Road, Kaneohe, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7
Handcrafted items and more. Call 233-5678."Dinner with Santa" Christmas Craft Fair
At Spalding Clubhouse, 1704 Waiola St., 4 to 10 p.m. Dec. 12
Arts and crafts, a dance, children's Christmas movies and more. Also, take photos and eat dinner with Santa. Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club Spalding Clubhouse. Call Kuulei at 955-1986.The Holiday Gift Fair
At Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 13, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 14Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
At Moanalua High School, 2825 Ala Ilima St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13
Arts and crafts, food and more. Proceeds will benefit the Moanalua High School Music Department. Call 737-0092.Season's Best Aiea Craft Fair
At Aiea Elementary School, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 13
Crafts, holiday gifts and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefits the school.Moanalua High School Music Booster's Winter Craft Fair
At 2825 Ala Ilima St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 13
Proceeds will benefit the music department. Call 837-8455.Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
At 95-1200 Meheula Parkway, cafeteria and lawn area, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 13. Call 627-7747.
HAWAII POTTER'S GUILD
Ceramic ware straight out of the Hawaii Potter's Guild kiln will be available at the organization's annual Christmas Fair taking place Nov. 22.
MAUI
Kama'aina Holiday Fair
At Hawaii Nature Center, 875 'Iao Valley Road, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15
Interactive Nature Museum admission free all day with proof of Hawaii residency, rain forest walks every two hours, kukui nut candles and ornament crafts for kids. Call 808-244-6500 Ext. 10.Christmas House 2003
At Hui No'eau Visual Arts Society, Dec. 4 to 13
Gift items and art work by more than 150 artists will be featured, including wreaths, handmade ornaments, furniture, pillows, toys, ceramics, jewelry, botanicals, jellies, and more. Call 808-572-6560 Ext. 7.
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