Now Accepting Vendor Applications for KAHĀ 2026
Aloha nui mai kāua,
Join us as we celebrate our 4th Annual Ka ‘Aha Ho’olauna Aloha for an exciting three-day Hawaiian cultural journey of learning, enjoyment, commemoration, and celebration.
This event is dedicated to the perpetuation of our Hawaiian educational strategies and approaches, ‘ōlelo (language) and ‘ike kūpuna (traditional knowledge) through culture. They include make and take workshop opportunities, mele, oli, hula, genealogy, and ‘ōlelo Hawai’i. Coupled with this event will be a craft fair.
We are inviting Hawaiian cultural vendors to share and sell their goods and merchandise. Our Online Vendor Information Packet is listed below. Click on the (+) sign next to each section to expand for additional details.
Vendor space is limited, so apply today to be a vendor using the button below.
ONLINE VENDOR INFORMATION PACKET
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Friday June 26, 2026
Event: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday June 27, 2026
Event: 8:00AM - 7:00PM
Sunday June 28, 2026
8:00AM - 2:00PM
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Friday June 26, 2026 beginning at 9AM. The craft fair begins at 12:00PM.
You are responsible for securing all merchandise.
As Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha is a three-day event, you may leave your merchandise overnight at your own risk. The main doors to the craft fair space and breakout rooms will be locked after hours. Ka ‘Aha Ho’olauna Aloha Inc, its members, and the Palace Station Hotel & Casino Las Vegas will not be responsible for any loss or damaged items.
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Sunday June 28, 2026 at 3:00PM
Please do not break down until close of day at 2:00PM. Ka ʻAha Hoʻolauna Aloha Inc. will not be responsible for any items left behind or lost.
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Retail vendors - The Early Bird Special which runs from January 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026 is $300.
After February 28, 2026, the vendor fee increases to $350.00 .
Your fee includes one 6 foot table, two (2) chairs and tablecloth.
Information vendors - Fee is $100.00. You must clear your table daily as your area will not be in a secured area.
Your fee includes one 6 foot table, two (2) chairs and tablecloth.
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We would love for you to join us at the ʻAha ʻAina. If you are interested, we’d like to invite you to join the organizers, presenters and conference participants for the ‘aha ‘aina. Please email ka.aha.hoolauna.aloha@gmail.com
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There is limited access to power in the center. Please know that power is primarily given higher priority to vendors who cannot operate without access. I.e., engraving, application of art onto merchandise. If you need access to the power outlet, please know that you must ensure the power cord is firmly secured.
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All submitted applications will be reviewed by the vendor committee.
Approved applicants will receive additional information, including payment instructions.
Space is limited. Your payment guarantees your space.
Early bird pricing of $300 is available until 11:59pm HST February 28, 2026. $350 beginning March 1 to May 15, 2026.
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We humbly request your participation in sharing at least two (2) of your products for a raffle and silent auction.
Additionally, we are asking if you could please share gifts as makana for our guest speakers and additional guests. Team members will be visiting you at your table to collect your donations on the morning of June 26, 2026. We would like to ask if you could contribute items that are $40+ in value. Please be on the lookout for these individuals.
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Only items listed and described in your application will be allowed to be sold at the event.
The following product restrictions apply:
No Hot food
No Illegal or inappropriate merchandise
No Weapons
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Illegal and inappropriate merchandise is strictly prohibited from this event. These include items that may cause harm to self, attendees, and others. Examples include firearms, drugs, marijuana (CBD), counterfeit, etc.
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Please clean up any trash you accumulate by disposing of it daily.
Hotel employees will be by periodically to clean up trash in bins and you are welcome to pass on additional trash you may have. Upon leaving the premises, please double check your space and surrounding area to ensure all trash has been picked up.
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If you cancel on or before Friday, May 22, 2026 you will receive a full refund less a $50.00 processing fee.
If you cancel before June 15, 2026, you will be refunded 50% of the fee less a $50.00 processing fee.
THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS OR CANCELLATIONS AFTER June 15, 2026, including no-shows.
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Included as part of the Vendor Application Form.
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We are opening up the craft fair to as much foot traffic as possible during the three-day event. You are certainly welcome to invite your followers and welcome posts on your business social media accounts like (FB) Facebook, (IG) Instagram, SnapChat, and TikTok.
Additionally, we will share this special event via kahahawaii.org along with our social media platforms as mentioned earlier to attract as many shoppers as possible to the craft fair.
Please check out our social media sites as well to see who the presenters are.
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4:00 PM HST FRIDAY; MAY 22, 2026
Click on the ‘Apply To Be a Vendor’ button to submit your VENDOR APPLICATION FORM.
Questions and inquiries can be emailed to: ka.aha.hoolauna.aloha@gmail.com
