The Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts & Crafts Fair returns to the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium and Butler Buildings in Hilo today through Saturday, April 26.

The fair, which is free to all, runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

During the festival, over 150 of Hawai’i artisans will showcase their crafts, accompanied by local food trucks, daily performances by local hālau, and cultural demonstrations including pa’u drum making, kapa crafting, and more.

For visitor convenience, an on-site ATM will be available, as some vendors may require cash payments.

Hawaiian Airlines, Big Island Candies, and Waiākea Water will provide complimentary shuttle service between Hilo International Airport, Prince Kuhio Plaza, Banyan Drive, Big Island Candies, and the Hilo Civic Center on Thursday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For more information, follow Merrie Monarch Arts & Crafts Fair on Facebook and Instagram @merriemonarchcraftfair or visit www.merriemonarch.com.

 

 

Photo credit: Merrie Monarch Festival