Walmart Christmas Craft Fair

By Léo Azambuja

Left to right, Maria Prem, Alexandra Tsuzhiya and Maria Olivas, of Mona’s Crafts

Last minutes Christmas shoppers were not forgotten last month. The Walmart Craft Fair just three days before Christmas provided some welcomed relief for those who waited until last minute to buy local gifts for their friends and families.

The small craft fair on the parking lot of Walmart in Lihu‘e Dec. 21 had only about 15 booths, but offered a wide variety of gifts and grinds. There were clothing, jewelry, home décor, apparel, value-added products and toys. And to make sure no one shopped while hungry, there were a couple booths offering yummy food.

Rynda Gorospel, of Lokelani’s Bread and Treats

Left to right, Andrea Mahuka, Jasci Onichi and Richard Beachen, of Kanak’z Snak’z

Cheryl White-Ong, of Caw Designs

Apple Mason, of Apple’s Stuff

Kristen Leong, of RKL Ranch

Ann Yamamoto, left, and Kanoe Sakihama, of Heart to Pieces

Jenny Nishida-Llanes, left, and Kirklyn Nishida Llanes, of Precious Kreations

Brooke Jacintho, of Lula Roe

Hazel Chun, of Alohilani’s Kreations

Maile Aki, of Mais Jewelry Box

Alia Mindoro, left, and Cindy Mindoro, of M3A’s

Elena Camat, of Elena’s Gourmet Pretzels

Phim Maraven, of Phim’s Amazing Gifts