FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    • Island Craft Fairs & Events organizes Hawaii vendor markets, craft fairs, gift fairs, and community shopping events that bring local makers, food businesses, retailers, and shoppers together.

    • Our mission is to connect shoppers with local artisans and small businesses while encouraging the community to support local and buy local.

    • Yes. Island Craft Fairs events are free and designed for residents, visitors, families, and anyone who wants to discover local products and small businesses.

  • Select events feature scheduled live entertainment. When available, entertainment times are listed on the individual event page.

    • Parking policies vary by location. Check the event page and the host venue’s parking information before you go.

    • Pet policies are set by each venue. Please contact the venue directly or review its posted rules before bringing a pet. Most outdoor venues like Waikiki, Koolau Night Market at Windward Mall parking lot, and Koko Marina allow pets.

    • Accessibility depends on the host property, but many events take place at shopping centers and public-facing venues. Contact us before the event if you need help planning your visit.

  • Many markets are planned as rain-or-shine events. Event changes, delays, or cancellations will be communicated through our Instagram @islandcraftfairs when available.

    • We can help direct you to the vendor when possible, but each vendor is an independent business responsible for its own merchandise, transactions, and customer service.

    • Island Craft Fairs & Events is an event organizer. Products are generally sold directly by participating independent vendors.

    • Go to any Island Craft Fairs event page and click the “Vendors Click Here” button. This will take you to the vendor registration and approval-request process.

    • No. Registration creates your account and submits your request for review. You must be approved before you can access vendor-only event applications.

    • Approval times can vary depending on application volume and the information submitted. Please submit complete business and product details to help prevent delays.

    • You will receive an email once your vendor account has been reviewed and approved.

    • Yes. You may register and request approval in advance so that you are ready when an event application opens.

    • Each business should have its own accurate business information. Contact Island Craft Fairs before creating multiple accounts if you operate more than one business.

    • No. Vendor account approval allows you to apply for events, but each event application is reviewed separately. Event space, product category balance, venue rules, and event-specific requirements may affect acceptance.

    • Yes. Keep your business name, contact information, website, social media links, product details, and required documents current. Contact Island Craft Fairs if you need help updating account information.

    • Yes. Contact Island Craft Fairs before bringing new products or adding a new product category. All merchandise and services must be appropriate for the event and approved when required.

    • No. You register for a vendor account once. After approval, you submit a separate application for each event you want to participate in.