Finding your craft

Get your highlighter pen out and mark your calendars, because 'tis the season for stenciled tote bags, beach-glass earrings, ceramic sashimi plates, koa wine stands, autumn centerpieces, sassy silk-screened T-shirts, Hawaiian quilt pillows, Christmas wreaths, baked goods, pickled onions, homemade jellies and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser's Fall Craft Fair Guide.

 

SEPTEMBER

Kuakini Auxiliary Annual Bazaar: baked goods, plants, fresh produce, jewelry, handcrafted items and waffle hotdogs, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sept. 3 and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sept. 4, Kuakini Health System Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium, 347 N. Kuakini St. Free. 547-9184.

It's The Spirit of Aloha: Made-In-Hawaii products and packaged food, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 4 and 11, Oct. 2, 16 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20, Wyndham Waikiki Beach Walk, 227 Lewers St.; 735-4510, ext. 2.

It's Aloha Friday: Made-In-Hawaii products and packaged food, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 10 and 17, Oct. 8 and 22, Nov. 5 and 12, 'Ilima Hotel, 445 Nohonani St.; 735-4510, Ext. 2.

15th Annual Santa Doll Collection: More than 100 individual Santa dolls handcrafted by Kaneohe artist Iona Adams, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 18 and Oct. 23, Ward Warehouse, Kakaako Conference Room; 561-3374.

Nui Mono & Girlfriends Sale: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Waioli Tea Room, 2950 Manoa Road; 946-7407.

Waikiki Artfest: More than 75 artists and handcrafters, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 25-26, Oct. 23-24, Nov. 20-21, Kapiolani Park; 676-6717.

COMING UP Look for our Holiday Craft Fair Guide on Nov. 21. For a free listing, send details about your event to craftfairs@staradvertiser.com by the Nov. 5 deadline.

Island Papercraft and Friends: 50 percent clearance sale on assorted stationery, fabric crafts and gift items, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 26, 94-1388 Moaniani St., No. 324, Waipahu; 927-1682.

OCTOBER

HSFAG Marketplace: Sponsored by Hawaii Stitchery and Fiber Arts Guild, with jewelry, clothing, bags and hand-crafted items and more, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 6, Linekona Art Center, 1111 Victoria St.; hsfagone.com.

It's The Spirit of Aloha: Made-In-Hawaii products and packaged foods only, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 'Ilikai Hotel, 1777 Ala Moana Blvd.; 591-2211.

Oh Baby! Family Expo: More than 150 exhibitors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 9-10, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; 591-2211.

Hui Makaala Fashion 41st Annual Scholarship Fund Luncheon & Fashion Show, Boutique Sales and Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 10, Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave.; 721-8412.

46th Annual Food and New Products Show: 5-10 p.m. Oct. 15, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 17, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; 591-2211.

Manoa Craft Fair: Sponsored by Manoa Jaycees, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 16, Manoa Elementary School, 3155 Manoa Road; 741-5563, 551-6836.

Craft Fair and Mega Garage Sale: Presented by Kalani High School 2011 Project Grad, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 16, school cafeteria; Kalani2011PG@gmail.com.

Season's Best Craft & Gift Fair Extravaganza: 5-9 p.m. Oct. 22, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; 683-6064.

15th Annual Santa Doll Collection: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23, Ward Warehouse, Kakaako Conference Room; 561-3374.

Waikiki Artfest: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23-24, Nov. 20-21, Kapiolani Park; 676-6717.

Autumn Food & Craft Fair: Baked and pickled goods, tote bags, hand-crafted woodwork, children's clothing, jewelry, food and more, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 30, Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, 144 Kaniela St., Maui; (808) 877-5711.

Harvest Festival Craft Fair: Presented by PEACHES (Pearl City Highlands Elementary School) Kokua Hui, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 30, Pearl City Highlands Elementary School, 1419 Waimano Home Road; 453-6470.

Hawaii Kai Artfest: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 30, Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church, 5339 Kalanianaole Highway; 676-6717.

NOVEMBER

19th Annual Season's Best Kaimuki Craft & Gift Fair: More than 200 booths, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 6, Aliiolani Elementary School, 1240 7th Ave.; 683-6064.

Annual Winter Arts and Crafts Bazaar: Christmas ornaments, quilts, baked goods, potted plants, local fruits and vegetables, books, silent and live auction, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 6, First Presbyterian Church at Koolau, 45-550 Kionaole Road, Kaneohe; 286-9219.

4th Annual Celebrate Kaimuki Kanikapila: Crafts, gift items, food, entertainment and prize giveaways, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 6, Waialae Avenue and Kaimuki Community Park (between Koko Head and 11th avenues); 735-8801, www.celebratekaimuki.com.

29th Trash & Treasure Craft Fair: Fundraiser for TEMARI, Center for Asian & Pacific Arts with unique clothing and accessories, Asian collectibles, ceramics and holiday gift items, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, 2454 S. Beretania St.; 536-4566.

Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale: Holiday items, baby clothes, quilts and pillows, baked goods and more, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 12, Kuakini Health System Hale Pulama Mau Auditorium; 547-9168.

Holiday Craft Sale: Wood crafts, pottery, quilts, stained glass, ceramics, jewelry, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 12 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13, Fort Shafter, Bldg. 339 (makai of Aloha Center); 438-1071, 438-1315.

Holiday Shoppe: In-home holiday craft boutique featuring beautifully handcrafted gifts, decor, fashions, plants, art, crafts, unique items, great food and treats from 30+ local artisans. 10a.m.-8p.m. Nov. 11, 2010; 3p.m.-8p.m. Nov. 12, 2010 and 9a.m.-2p.m. Nov. 13, 2010, 5228 Apo Dr. Aina Haina. Free street parking; Holidayshoppe09@gmail.com.

 

Merrymakers' Boutique: Hand-crafted holiday gifts and ornaments, jewelry, pillows, art work, jams and jellies and more, 3-8 p.m. Nov. 12 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13, private home, 120 Kuupua St., Kailua; 261-8478.

Friends of Kalihi-Palama Public Library Crafters Elephant Sale: New and gently used craft tools, supplies and books, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 12 (preview sale, $1 admission donation), 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 13, 1325 Kalihi St.; 832-3466.

Season's Best Aiea Craft & Gift Fair: More than 150 booths, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 13, Aiea Elementary School, 99-370 Moanalua Road; 683-6064.

JBPH-Hickam AFB 35th Annual Fall Craft Fair: Handmade items by 150 artists, entertainment, food, bounce houses, horse rides and prizes, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13, Hickam Air Force Base, 335 Kuntz Ave., Bldg. 1889; open to the public; 448-9907, ext. 101 or 112.

Diamond Head Arts and Craft Fair: Sponsored by Hawaii Recreation and Park Association, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 14, Kapiolani Community College; 737-7371.

Holiday Fair: Food and craft items, 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Fort St. Mall between Ross and Macy's; 777-9216.

32nd Annual Holiday Boutique: Sponsored by a group of Kailua friends, featuring jewelry, clothing, stained glass, clothes-pin dolls, jellies, gift items and more, 4-8 p.m. Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 20, 735 Nunu St., Kailua; 254-2767.

Christmas Craft Fair: sponsored by Cane Haul Road and Friends, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 20, Kuhio Elementary School, 2759 S. King St.; 947-8466.

Annual Parker Craft Fair: More than 50 craft and food booths, silent auction and door prizes, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 20, Parker United Methodist Church, 45-211 Waikalua Road, Kaneohe; 247-3250.

Waikiki Artfest: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20-21, Kapiolani Park; 676-6717.

Mililani High School Athletic Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 20, Dec. 11 and March 19, Mililani High School, 95-1200 Meheula Parkway; 627-7369.

Pearl City High School Craft Fair: Benefit for the Pearl City High School Special Education Department, with handmade crafts, plants and food, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 21, school cafeteria, 2100 Hookiekie St.; 454-5666.

Honolulu Printmakers Impressions Benefit Print Sale: Original etchings, lithographs, screenprints, woodcuts and functional and wearable art, 1-4:30 p.m. Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 27-28, Academy Art Center, 1111 Victoria St.; 536-5507.

Christmas Crafts and Food Expo: 400 vendors, cash prizes, 5-10 p.m. Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 28, Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; 623-4050.

Christmas in Honolulu: 5-8:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Manoa Grand Ballroom, 2454 S. Beretania St.; 734-3693.