11-14-2011, 12:42 PM
YES, support the vendors at the markets. Not just the Maku'u Sunday market.
There are so many vendors who make wonderful gifts.
Support the local handmade arts and crafts at the Hilo Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays
The BIG Volcano Studio Artists Tour and vendors at the Volcano Cooper Center all set up on on Friday, Sat. Sun of Thanksgiving weekend. this is only handmade items by the people selling, no imports
Na Maku Invitational Christmas Fair at the Stadium. this is the one on the cover of this month's Paradise Post. this show is totally handmade by the artist selling at the booth and is a juried show so real quality crafts, no imports.
If you want to combine a trip to the Kona side with supporting local artists, then the Kona Stroll which is this coming sunday. It happens from 1pm to 6 pm once a month on the thrid Sunday. They shut down 5 blocks of Ali'i Dr. and have 3 stages of music and lots of quality crafts.
There are so many vendors who make wonderful gifts.
Support the local handmade arts and crafts at the Hilo Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays
The BIG Volcano Studio Artists Tour and vendors at the Volcano Cooper Center all set up on on Friday, Sat. Sun of Thanksgiving weekend. this is only handmade items by the people selling, no imports
Na Maku Invitational Christmas Fair at the Stadium. this is the one on the cover of this month's Paradise Post. this show is totally handmade by the artist selling at the booth and is a juried show so real quality crafts, no imports.
If you want to combine a trip to the Kona side with supporting local artists, then the Kona Stroll which is this coming sunday. It happens from 1pm to 6 pm once a month on the thrid Sunday. They shut down 5 blocks of Ali'i Dr. and have 3 stages of music and lots of quality crafts.
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