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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

November 24 and 25th, 2024 – I will be one of the Hawaiian crafters at the Lahaina Festival on the grounds of the Royal Lahaina Resort & Bungalows. This celebration of Lahaina and the Makeke are from 3pm – 9pm daily and everything is free to the public! There will also be a free shuttle between the event and Whalers Village/surrounding hotels.

Some of the best Hawaiian entertainers will be performing including: Kalani Pe’a, Amy Hanaiali’i Gilliam, Nuff Sedd trio, Lawakua, Raiatea Helm, Napua Silva, Kulaiwi along with Hula Halau Ke’alakahinano o Puna.

The event is being put on by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.