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Makers Market

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A lively UH Alumni Makers Market at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, featuring local artisans selling unique handcrafted gifts and goods to a crowd of attendees.
Local Makers

UH Alumni Makers Market Showcases Unique Gifts from Local Artisans

For the second consecutive year, the University of Hawaiʻi Alumni Makers' Market sold out, drawing approximately 500 attendees to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikīkī.

Katerina Orlova·August 1, 2026
Ceramic artist Sarah at a market, facing a pile of official documents next to her handmade mugs, symbolizing the challenge of local regulations.
Local Makers

How Do Small Business Makers Market Local Regulations Work in 2026?

Sarah, a ceramic artist, faced a $500 fine for selling her handmade mugs at a local craft fair without a temporary vendor permit she didn't even know existed, according to Local City Bylaws Department

Katerina Orlova·June 9, 2026