Hawaii Okinawan Craft Fair

They need to have all this at the Okinawan Festival...What a show of love at this craft fair as there are so many vendors majority are all handmade items uniquely their own you know is made with pride, many are the same located at the same spot there are a few different ones at times but I do love it as they do try their best to welcome everyone.Parking is insanely limited so it can be difficult but they do try their very best to accommodate as the staff are so graciously on top of anyone that leaves to make room for anyone searching for parking. On this visit was a challenge and was so sad to see both lots was full and with that overhead that the staff had moved their own car to another location to make room for the shoppers and that there was shuttle service provided by two taxis to take us to the Okinawa Center so we didn't need to walk...how amazing is that!Because they didn't use the lot like in the past it was really crammed inside filled to a point that it was difficult to pass one someone stopped to shop but everyone did shop and I was thrilled to find a few items making it so worth the effort to support and shop small and local.Thank you!side note...I was so thrilled to find parking I left my phone in the car...no pics!

Located at the Hawaii Okinawa Center on Ukee Street in Waipio, this annual craft fair is on Thanksgiving weekend every year, Saturday and Sunday.There are 200+ vendors selling foodstuff and both handmade and resale items. Lots to see and discover. My favorites are handmade rag rugs, cards, and new food offerings; this year it was gourmet marshmallows!Fresh andagi is a staple of this craft fair! Yum!

Great local crafter gifts. Unique one of a kind items made by local crafters. Love supporting small business.