If you want to find unique, handcrafted gifts on the Island, traditionally one of the best places to hit has been the craft fairs. Even if you don't normally go to craft fairs, you might be pleasantly surprised by what you'll find. So without further ado, here are the local holiday fairs we dug up to help you out with that gift-finding dilemma.
A Christmas Dream Comes True Craft & Gift Fair
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 3-4; Topa Financial Center, 20th floor; 499-5566, www.biggerandbetter.com.
Annual Holiday Craft Fair
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 3-4; East-West Center, Burns Hall, 1601 East-West Road, Manoa; 944-7104.
UH Manoa Department of Art & Art History Holiday Sale
Get unique glass, ceramics and print gifts here. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5-6; Glass and Ceramics Courtyard by the UH Manoa Art Building. Print making sale on the 3rd floor. For info call Rick Mills; 956-5258.
Christmas Artisan Craft Fair
Hand-made Island crafts and merchandise, in conjunction with Festival of Lights opening ceremony; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 5; Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e; 808-245-6931.
5th Annual Holiday Sale
Pieced clothing using antique kimono and other exotic textiles and handcrafted gift items; 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Dec. 6; Wai'oli Tea Room; 524-9594.
20th Annual Craft Fair
9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Dec. 6; Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission; 622-1429.
St. Ann's Christmas Craft Fair
Decorated wreaths and wintergreens, homemade quilts, gift baskets, baked goods, crafts, plants, food; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6; St. Ann's Church & Model Schools, 46-129 Ha'iku Road, Kane'ohe; 247-3092, ext. 221.
Season's Best Kaimuki Craft & Gift Fair
More than 200 vendors selling original handmade crafts and gift and snack items; 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 6; Ali'iolani Elementary School; 683-6064.
Christmas Craft Fair
Handmade art, apparel and gift items; 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Dec. 6; Lanikai Community Park; 927-7989, info@kiricovers.com.
Hana Christmas Fun Fair
Arts, crafts, clothing, jewelry sponsored by Hale Hulu Mamo senior center; 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6; Hana Town Center, Maui; 808-248-8833.
Craft Fair
Jewelry, handbags, stationery, handmade soaps, baked goods, ceramics, artwork; 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Dec. 6; Kalama Beach Club, 280 N. Kalaheo Ave., Kailua; 262-5995, kalamabeachclub@yahoo.com.
Christmas in the Garden
Island crafts, fresh produce, entertainment, keiki fun station, food; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Dec. 7; National Tropical Botanical Garden Southshore Visitors Center, 4425 Lawa'i Road, Po'ipu, Kaua'i; 808-742-2433.
Windward Holiday Craft Fair, with "Taste of Castle"
10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Dec. 7; Castle High School; 551-1697.
5th Annual Season's Best 'Aiea Craft & Gift Fair
More than 150 vendors, original handmade crafts, gift and snack items; 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dec. 13; 'Aiea Elementary School; 683-6064.
Winter Craft Fair
Plants, crafts, gift items and food to benefit Moanalua High School's music department, sponsored by Moanalua High School Music Boosters Association; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 13; at the school; 738-5088, gpang_abm@msn.com.
Windward Year-End Craft Fair
T-shirts, jewelry, food, ceramics, plants, quilts, children's clothing; 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 14; He'eia Elementary School; 247-6106, 239-3922.
"Save the Best for Last" Craft and Gift Fair
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 20; Mililani Uka Elementary School; 499-5566, www.biggerandbetter.com.
Honolulu Gift Fair
Handcrafted gift items, arts, crafts, food, books; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 19, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 21; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; 371-4366, www.HonoluluGiftFair.com.
Holomua Elementary School Gift and Craft Fair
With entertainment and raffle drawing; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 20; Holomua Elementary School, 'Ewa Beach; 479-5525.
Craft and Clearance Sale
Handcrafted holiday items; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 21; Wai'oli Tea Room; 479-5525.
Windward Holiday Craft Fair
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec 7.; J.B. Castle High School.
Windward Holiday Craft Fair
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec 7.; J.B. Castle High School.
-Metromix and The Advertiser Staff
