Looking for that perfect gift with tropical flair? Here are some great holiday craft fairs on the Royal Coconut Coast.
December 28 — First Annual Makaiwa Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Enjoy live music, see local artists and craft makers, find jewelry and accessories, check out local carvings all on the grounds of the Sheraton Kauai at Coconut Beach at its first annual Makaiwa Craft Fair. Head to the left of the hotel to find the Makaiwa tent at the hotel’s luau grounds. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.808-822-3455
December 21 — Craft Fair In Paradise: See Kauai’s vast array of hand crafted products from more than 30 different vendors. Offerings include: clothing, jewelry, heritage Crafts, paintings, photos, and more. Enjoy local foods and a mini farmer’s market. And with live entertainment this event has something for everyone! Located at Kapaa Beach Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
December 21 —Kapaa Gift Fair: Crafters, makers, and artists from around the island present their wares for the Kapaa Gift Fair on every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at The Kapaa First Hawaiian Church, across from Paniolo Santa Maria Style BBQ Restaurant in downtown Kapaa. Family friendly. Kapaa First Hawaiian Church is located at 4-1325 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, 96746.
December 14 — Kauai Made Holly Jolly Holiday Fair in front of the former K-Mart store next to Kukui Grove Center, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kauai Made is the official organization for Kauai made products and sponsored by Kauai County. This event includes apparel, accessories, art, food, gifts, floral products, jewelry, health and beauty and floral; food booths and trucks; Santa from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m.; and entertainment by several groups, and free Kauai Made tags and bags to early birds.
December 7th — National Tropical Botanical Gardens Holiday Craft Fair, at the garden’s south shore visitor center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a day of holiday shopping and entertainment featuring Kauai-made products, jewelry, clothing and more. This craft fair will have a variety of food trucks and live entertainment. Plus, take time to enjoy the gardens with tours happening throughout the day.
November 30th — Holiday craft fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at All Saint’s Episcopal Church and Preschool in Kapaa. This is the first of the season’s holiday craft fairs with craft booths, food booths and a silent auction.