Mahalo for your interest in vending with the Daughters of Hawai‘i at this year’s King Kamehameha Day Celebration Ho‘olaule‘a. Please read this letter in its entirety before submitting an application.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Parade starts at 9:00 AM, Ho‘olaule‘a begins at 11:00 AM)
Location: Hulihe‘e Palace Grounds
Vendor Fee Structure
10’x10’ Booth Space – $150
10’x10’ Shared Booth Space/Food Truck – $225
10’x20’ Double Booth Space – $275
Space is limited. While we wish we could accept all applicants, we will carefully curate vendors to ensure a well-rounded selection for attendees. Priority will be given to local artisans, handmade goods, and food vendors that celebrate Hawai‘i’s heritage.
If selected, you will receive a payment link based on your booth preference. You will have three (3) days to complete registration. If payment is not received within this period, your spot will not be guaranteed.
Set-Up & Load-In Information
Overnight drop-off: Large equipment, tents, tables, and chairs may be dropped off the day before during designated times. Items left overnight are at your own risk. Daughters of Hawai‘i will not be responsible for lost or damaged items.
Morning set-up: Begins at 6:00 AM. All vehicles must exit the grounds by 7:45 AM to accommodate road closures for the parade at 8:00 AM.
Booth readiness: Vendors must be fully set up and ready to receive patrons by 10:30 AM.
Parking: Vendors must park offsite. Public parking in Kailua town is limited, so plan accordingly.
Load-Out Information:
Please note that the Kailua Village Business Improvement District’s Street Eats Food Truck Festival will take place along Ali‘i Drive from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Load-out will be from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM.
Vehicles must enter via Likana Lane (through the parking lot above Scandinavian Shave Ice) and exit the same way.
Two sheriff’s officers will be stationed along Likana Lane to assist vendors.
Vendor Requirements
All vendors, including food vendors, must be approved by the Ho‘olaule‘a Coordinator.
Vendors must provide a valid General Excise License upon request.
Vendors are limited to their assigned booth space.
Only white tents are permitted – no exceptions.
Vendors must supply their own tents, tables, and chairs.
Limited access to electricity is available.
Food vendors must obtain a Special Event Food Handling Permit from the Department of Health and display it at their booth.
Vendors must comply with all Department of Health and County Fire Marshal regulations.
Vendors are required to promote the event on social media and invite local supporters.
Respect for Hulihe‘e Palace: As a historic site, all vendors and their teams must maintain a positive attitude and cooperative spirit. Disrespectful behavior towards fellow vendors, event staff, or volunteers will result in exclusion from future events.
Clean-up: Vendors are responsible for cleaning their assigned area at the end of the event.
Early breakdown is not permitted. Vendors must remain open until the Ho‘olaule‘a concludes.
Refund Policy
This is a rain or shine event. No refunds will be issued due to weather conditions.
Booth fees are non-refundable.