The Kailua Village Business Improvement District (KVBID) has announced this years dates for its signature monthly stroll, Kokua Kailua happening in Historic Kailua Village. Vendors interested in booth space may fill out an application below. Be sure to select the appropriate vendory category.
Kokua Kailua, the popular monthly village stroll on Alii Drive, happens one Sunday each month from 1 pm to 6 pm. Kona’s Historic Kailua Village closes to vehicular traffic and becomes a festive, pedestrian-only outdoor marketplace that makes for a fun family-friendly day. Leashed dogs are welcome to stroll too.
Kokua Kailua stretches from Kailua Pier through Historic Kailua Village to Hualalai Road. Highlights include over 100 vendor booths showcasing the work of local artisans and crafters, musicians, and merchants offering a fantastic shopping experience and delicious dining options.
2024 Kokua Kailua dates are:
- 1st Quarter: January 21, February 18, March 17
- 2nd Quarter: April 21, May 19, June 9 (Kamehameha Day weekend)
- 3rd Quarter: July 21, August 18, September 15
- 4th Quarter: October 20, November 17 and December 8 (Kailua Kalikimaka)
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT! All Late entries will be placed on a waitlist.
Merchants & Restaurants – Within KVBID
$50 per month per booth
Participation is open to all merchants located in Kailua Village Business Improvement District. Merchants located in Zone 1 will be given priority for booth placement and reservation. The Kokua Kailua Committee reserves the right to invite other non-competitive vendors deemed to enhance the overall impact and success of the event.
$50 per month per booth
Restaurants are encouraged to participate! Restaurants MUST comply with all health requirements concerning serving food outside their premises. ANY permits necessary must be displayed in full view of public.
Temporary Food Establishment Permit Required. Submit a copy with your application.
Required: Temporary Food Establishment Permit
All food vendors must apply for the Temporary Food Establishment Permit. If you plan to sell food at the event, a copy of this permit is required with your application. Non-compliance of this rule may cause the shut-down of the event, therefore, strict enforcement will take place.
Vendors – Outside of the KVBID
In general, only one booth per vendor is allowed. Vendors are chosen on a first-come first-serve basis. Vendors can pay for the full quarter to reserve three months. Quarterly application release dates are as follows: March 18th , June 10th, September 16, December 9th at 8:00 am online.
$75 per month
Artists are invited to participate and must keep with the spirit of “buy local.” To qualify as an artist you must be the producer of the art you are selling and it must be made on the Big Island. Resale items do not qualify.
When you fill out your registration form please indicate what you produce so the Kokua Kailua committee can review your participation qualifications. Upon acceptance, you are approved to only sell those items indicated on your registration forms. NO COFFEE or other food items including baked goods are allowed to be sold in your booth.
Your aloha is needed:
It has come to our attention that several participating artists also sell merchandise to downtown Kailua-Kona businesses. We are excited that you are participating. Please take care to price items for this event at the same price as sold in retail stores. If prospective customers find your art more costly in the store, it hurts the business’s integrity. Customers do not weigh in business overhead and will no longer trust pricing in that store. Matching the retail price at this event allows you to make more money and help downtown businesses. Please share in the aloha of this event.
$75 per month
Only two coffee vendors (not including Merchants of KVBID) are allowed each month. Coffee vendors are only allowed to sell coffee. NO other artists are allowed to sell coffee in their booths.
Temporary Food Establishment Permit Required. Submit a copy with your application.
$75 per month
Includes: Kettle Corn, Funnel Cakes, Donuts, Cakes, Face Painters, Rock Climbing Structures, etc. All entries are subject to approval.
Temporary Food Establishment Permit Required. Submit a copy with your application.
Required: Temporary Food Establishment Permit
All food vendors must apply for the Temporary Food Establishment Permit. If you plan to sell food at the event, a copy of this permit is required with your application. Non-compliance of this rule may cause the shut-down of the event, therefore, strict enforcement will take place.