Kāko’o Hawai’i
Kākoʻo I nā ʻohana Hawaiʻi “Support families of Hawaiʻi”
Mission Statement: Kākoʻo Hawaiʻi aims to cultivate a community rooted in Aloha, mutual support, and collaboration. Our vision is to create a dynamic platform for local artisans and small businesses to showcase their products, foster authentic community connections, and promote Hawaiʻi’s unique culture and sustainability.
2026 E Mililani mai Mākeke
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
HOLIDAY MARKET INFORMATION
*** IMPORTANT PLEASE READ***
Event Details
Dates: November 27–28, 2026
Hours:
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location:
Sangha Hall
398 Kīlauea Avenue
Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720
Booth Information
We offer 8 indoor booth sizes and 3 outdoor food vendor spaces.
View Booth Layout:
Vendor Fees: $300–$700 (2-day event)
Outdoor Food Vendor Spaces Available
Vendor Payment Policy
Vendor fees must be paid within five (5) days of receiving an approval email.
Booth space is not reserved until payment has been received in full.
All vendor fees are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by Kākoʻo Hawaiʻi.
Participation is required for both event days.
Booth Guidelines
No drilling, screwing, stapling, or attaching anything to the floors or walls.
Tents and electricity are not permitted inside the main venue.
Vendor setup begins at 8:00 AM.
Booths must be completely cleaned and vacated by 6:00 PM.
Vendors may leave displays and inventory overnight at their own discretion. Kākoʻo Hawaiʻi and Sangha Hall are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
Vendors who have not occupied their booth by 9:30 AM may forfeit their space without refund.
Booth Sharing
Booths may be shared by a maximum of two vendors.
Both businesses must submit separate applications and indicate the booth-sharing request during the application process.
Inventory
Only products listed on your application may be sold unless prior approval has been granted by the Market Directors.
Vendors are expected to bring sufficient inventory for both event days.
Loading & Parking
Vendors may temporarily park in front of Sangha Hall for loading and unloading.
After setup is complete, all vehicles must be moved to nearby street parking.
Please be respectful of neighboring businesses and residents.
Marketing
By participating, vendors grant Kākoʻo Hawaiʻi permission to use their business name, logo, and product photos for promotional purposes.
Selected vendors are expected to participate in event marketing by sharing official Kākoʻo Hawaiʻi promotional posts on social media.
Vendor Equipment
The following items are available upon request:
8-foot tables
Chairs
Availability is limited.
Food Vendors
Food vendor spaces are located outdoors.
Food vendors must provide:
Food truck or
Certified fire-rated pop-up tent
Fire extinguisher
All food vendors are responsible for obtaining required Hawaiʻi County Department of Health permits.
Copies of all permits must be submitted three weeks prior to the event.
Important Dates
July 1, 2026
Vendor applications open.
Kākoʻo Hawaiʻi reserves the right to accept or decline any application.
Applications may be approved before the application deadline.
July 10, 2026
Vendor application deadline.
August 1, 2026
Approval emails begin being sent.
August 28, 2026
Vendor payment due (within five days of approval unless otherwise noted).
September 21, 2026
Booth assignments emailed.
If you would like to be located near another vendor, please indicate this on your application. While we cannot guarantee placement requests, we will do our best to accommodate them.
Event Dates
November 27–28, 2026
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