We are trying to simplify our registration process this year and so we will have one application for our events versus individual forms. If you have any questions at all regarding the application process, please reach out to Ally Brown - konacoffeefestival@gmail or 808-796-1340.
VENDOR EVENT OPPORTUNITIES:
- Made in Hawai'i Artisan Market
- Friday, November 3rd
- Location: Hale Halawai
- Time: 2-9pm
- Ho'olaule'a
- Saturday, November 11th
- Location: Makae'o Pavilion at Old Airport
- Time: 9am-3pm
- Big Island Showcase & Kona Coffee Expo
- Sunday, November 12th
- Location: Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa
- 11am-4pm
Participation is limited. Please submit your application as soon as possible as spots are first come first serve.
Application Deadline: October 15th, 2023
**No refunds will be granted after October 15th, 2023.
Vendor Fee Breakdown:
- Artisans (includes food tents) - 10x10
- One Event - $100
- Two Events - $185
- Three Events - $275
- Food Trucks & Trailers
- One Event - $150
- Two Events - $275
- Three Events - $425
- Kona Coffee Farmers - $75 - 11/11 Ho'olaule'a Only
SET UP DETAILS:
Vendors will receive an email from the specific event chairs about a week prior to the event with set up details.
VENDOR REQUIREMENTS:
- All vendors are required to wear a Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Button. These can be purchased at the registration table.
- $100 fee for booth space for Artisans and Food Tents. Limited to a 10' x 10' area. $150 for food trucks and trailers. Discounts are available if you apply for more than one event.
- Vendors are required to provide their own tents, tables, chairs and anything needed to operate their booth.
- Vendor locations will be determined by the organizers of the event. There will be no requests to move spaces unless determined on the day of by the organizers.
- All items sold must be made in Hawai'i.
- No parking on-site, but vendors can drop off and pick up items.
- On the day of, vendors are to check-in at the registration table for the map directory.
- Food Vendors are responsible for acquiring a Food Handling Permit from the Department of Health (permit must be posted in booth during the event). Must have a Certified Food Handler if you are serving food. Visit health.hawaii.gov for details.
- All standards and requirements of the Department of Health & the County Fire Marshall must be met.
- All vendors for the Made in Hawai'i Artisan Market & Ho'olaulea must submit ONE completed County of Hawai'i Department of Parks & Recreation Vendor Permit. Once approved as a vendor, you will be able to download the form from the payment form. If you are unable to upload during payment process, this form must be emailed to konacoffeefestival@gmail.com no later than October 15, 2023. The $30 fee per day is included in your fee for booth space and so no additional payment is needed.
- All vendors must remit a copy of their general excise tax (GE) license (license itself, not the letter). This can be uploaded during the payment process. If you are unable to upload during the payment process, please email a copy to konacoffeefestival@gmail.com by October 15th, 2023.
- No animals are allowed in the vendor area. (Exception is made for certified service animals).
BREAKDOWN:
There will be no early breakdowns allowed.
Please contact the event organizers below with any questions regarding the individual events.
Made in Hawai'i Artisan Market
Claudia Chang - (808) 938-1338 or cschang713@yahoo.com
Aloha Victor - (808) 989-4616 or aloha@kauluaehawaii.com
Ho'olaule'a
Valerie Umeda - (808) 930-7636 or valerieu@hicommfcu.com
Kristy Akao - (808) 930-7649 or kristya@hicommfcu.com
Big Island Showcase/Kona Coffee Expo
Claire Robinson - 808-640-0289 or clabear18@aol.com
Matt Carter - 808-936-2179 or matt@greenwellfarms.com