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NEW SOUTHWEST DESIGNS!

I have designed a new line of blockprint art celebrating the Southwest and Navajo culture! The new Drink Mat set designs include the Agave and Onagra plants native to New Mexico. I have also designed a new line of Tea Towels which include the Cota (Navajo Tea plant) and the Pinon Tree, both found in the Southwest. You can find these products in an exciting new gallery right off the Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico: Rayo Del Alma Gallery and Gifts, 130 W Palace Street, lower level!

KI HO’ALU FESTIVAL at the MACC!

On Sunday, June 28, 2026, I will be at the 35th Ki Ho’alu (Slack Key) Festival at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center in Kahului. Craft times are 1:30pm – 6:00pm. I will have my Special Sale rack of wahine clothing, plus the return of the Flowy tops! I will also be bringing Mens t-shirts, home decor and Keiki tees. This is one of just a few shows I am doing for 2026, so come early for best selection!

Merrie Monarch Hula Festival 2026

I will return to the Merrie Monarch Invitational Craft Fair in Hilo this year! April 8-11, 2026 with fair hours 9am-5pm daily, except Saturday with closing at 4pm. My booth is in the coveted Chinen Civic center, C31, which is right in the middle of the room.

I will be bringing my hand printed Pillow Covers, Tea Towels, the popular Drink Mat sets and wahine tops – especially the ones with hula designs which sell out every year. I hope to see all my wonderful repeat customers, hula sisters and new friends who appreciate the Hawaiian culture in contemporary blockprint art products.

Jake Shimabukuro at the MACC!

December 20, 2025, I will be one of the Hawaiian crafters at the Jake Shimabukuro concert. The concert starts at 7:30pm at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center, but crafter hours are 5pm – 9pm. Enjoy a pre-concert dinner and shop outside in the Pavillion. There is also a full bar and dessert station to get you in the spirit!

Jake with a fan wearing a Palapala T-shirt

Fairmont Kea lani Festive Makeke!

On December 5, 2025 from 4pm-8pm, I will be at the Fairmont Kea lani’s Festive Night Market Makeke featuring Hawaiian handcrafted gifts and local artists. It is part of the 34th Annual Tree Lighting and includes the unveiling of a larger than life gingerbread voyaging canoe (wa’a) featuring mano (shark) and honu (turtle) aumakua.

I will be bringing my home decor which includes Pillow Covers, Drink Mat Sets, Tea Towels and select clothing: Mens t-shirts, Womens tops and Keiki t-shirts. Come shop from local artists in the beautiful, spacious lobby of this oceanfront resort in Wailea.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amy Hanaiali’i at the MACC!

November 14, 2025, I will have a table at the upcoming Amy Hanaiali’i concert at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Hours are 5pm – through the intermission (around 9pm) outside in the Pavillon and along the walkways. I will have lots of mens t-shirts, womens tops and as always, my home decor products!

 

Made in Maui Festival 2025!

November 7 & 8, 2025, I will be a vendor at the Made in Maui Festival held at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center! My booth number is 109 which is a free standing booth (not in the sun!). As you enter, turn right and walk along the booths set near the wall. My booth is the ninth one down this row. Lots of room and near the entrance!

November 7 hours: 1:30pm – 6pm Buyers and VIP shoppers (admission is $36 advance, $30 at the door)

November 8 hours: 8am – 4:30pm (admission is $9 advance, $8 at the door)

E komo mai – hope to see you and talk story!

Maui Ukulele Festival!

October 19, 2025, I will have a booth at the 18th Annual Maui Ukulele Festival! This popular free event is held at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center in Kahului and runs from 1:30pm – 7:00pm. I will have home decor, mens t-shirts, womens “Hula” tops as well as my Clearance clothing sale rack. Come early for best selection!

18th Annual Ku Mai Ka Hula Competition

On September 13, 2025 from 11am-4pm, I will be at the 18th Annual Ku Mai Ka Hula Competition at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center! I will have a large booth right next to the front door of the Castle Theater entrance.

I will have my wahine “hula” tops, mens t-shirts and home decor: including pillow covers, tea towels, table runners and my famous drink mat sets. Come early for best selection. Stop by even if you are not attending the competition, as parking is free. I would love to see you and talk story!

Merrie Monarch Fair Cancellation

Aloha all,

I will not be at the 2025 Merrie Monarch Invitational Craft Fair this year due to a family member’s health issue. If you would like to purchase my Hula T-shirt, please email me at palapaladesigns@gmail.com and I would be happy to ship an order to you (supplies are limited).

I hope to see you all next year!

Palapala