Kāko’o Hawai’i

Kākoʻo I nā ʻohana Hawaiʻi “Support families of Hawaiʻi”

Mission Statement: Support local businesses by providing them with opportunities to sell their goods, promote their business, and bring the community together.

2025 HOLIDAY MARKET INFORMATION

*** IMPORTANT PLEASE READ***

Event Date: NOVEMBER 28TH - 29TH

Time: Friday 10AM - 5PM | Saturday 9AM - 4PM

Location: Sangha Hall Hilo - 398 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

Market Information:

We have 8 booth sizes + 3 Outdoor Food Vendors .

Booth Layout - Click Here ->

2 Day Event

  1. Booth #29 - #30 - 8ft x 8ft

  2. Booth #31 - 32  - 8ft x 11.5 ft.

  3. Booth #35 - 10 x 18.5

  4. Booth #33,34,47,48 - 13ft x 11ft 

  5. Booth # 1- 24, #42 -12ft x 12ft 

  6. Booth # 40 - #41, #46 - 14ft x 11ft. 

  7. Booth #43 -44 - 8ft x 15ft

  8. Booth #39 - 18ft x 11ft

  9. Booth #25 & #28 - 16ft x 8ft.  Corner Booth + extra storage and space to be used behind the booth. 

  10. Booth #26 & #27 - 16ft x 8ft + extra storage space to be used behind -

  11. Food Vendor - Outdoor

  • Each Vendor must pay the fee 5 days after receiving the “Approval Email.”

  • Your booth is not guaranteed until the vendor fee is paid in full.                                                                                                                                                                                           

  • There are NO REFUNDS unless the event is canceled by the Market Directors.

  • Vendors must participate for the 2 DAYS!

    Booth Guidelines:

  • YOU ARE NOT allowed to screw, drill, or staple anything into the floor or wall.

  • Tents and electricity are NOT PERMITTED inside the main venue. 

  • Setup begins at 8AM.

  • Booths must be cleaned up by 6PM .

  • You are allowed to leave your booth display and products overnight at your own discretion. Sangha Hall & Kākoʻo Hawaiʻi are NOT liable for any damaged or stolen products. 

  • If you do not occupy your booth by 9:30am the Market Directors have the right to utilize the space without refund.

  • BOOTH SHARING - Vendors are allowed to share booths. Limited to (2) vendors per booth. Both Vendors must submit a vendor application and make note in the application process.

    Inventory:

  • Products NOT LISTED on the Vendor Application may NOT be sold, unless authorized by Market Directors.

  • Vendors must have enough inventory to last the entire event. 

           Loading/Unloading:

  • You may park in front of the hall to load and unload products.

  • After your setup is complete you MUST find street parking near the event. As always, please be respectful to the surrounding community.

    Important Information

  • To help market the event, Kākoʻo Hawaii has the right to use your business name and photos of your products.

  • Selected Vendors are required to follow all social media and marketing posts  sent by Kāko’o Hawai’i Team.

  • 6ft tables / 8ft tables / chairs available for vendor use, upon request.

          Food Vendors

  • Limited Food vendor spots located outside of the venue.

  • Food vendors must have either a food truck, Certified Fire Rated Pop Up Tent, & a fire extinguisher present.

  • All Food vendors must obtain their own County Permits from the Department of Health. A copy of permits must be submitted 3 weeks before the event.

           Event Timeline

  • JULY 1, 2025 : Applications will open. Kākoʻo Hawaii reserves the right to ACCEPT or REJECT any vendor for any reason. Applications may be approved before JULY 31ST. Deadline.

  • JULY 31ST - LAST DAY TO APPLY

  • AUGUST 19, 2025 : VENDORS CHECK YOUR EMAIL

  • AUGUST 25, 2025 : VENDOR FEE DUE

  • SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2025 : Booth assignments will be finalized and emailed. (IF YOU WANT TO BE BY A CERTAIN VENDOR, please make note in the application. There are NO GUARANTEES, but we will do our best to accommodate you.

  • NOVEMBER 28TH -29TH 2025 : KĀKOʻO HAWAIʻI HOLIDAY EVENT 2025