Your Insider Guide to the Ho‘omau Market

Kick off your holiday shopping at the largest Ho‘omau Market to date, happening Nov. 9–10. Here’s what you need to know.

November 6, 2024

Brie Thalmann,

Photo: Courtesy of Ho‘omau Market

Returning with 100-plus mostly Native Hawaiian-owned businesses, the Ho‘omau Market takes place this weekend. Founded by Kailee Freitas, who also helms the MahinaMade clothing and lifestyle brand, the popular event is designed to perpetuate Hawaiian culture, values, language and people and showcases businesses from O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island, Maui, Kaua‘i and Moloka‘i. It also boasts a stellar lineup of live local entertainers and giveaways. And each year, a portion of the event’s proceeds are donated to Native Hawaiian nonprofits and organizations.

When & Where

Saturday, Nov. 9: 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hawai‘i Convention Center, 1801 Kalākaua Ave., Top Floor, Kalākaua Ballrooms A, B, C

Cost

Tickets can be purchased in-person at the Hawai‘i Convention Center on Nov. 9–10. No cash; credit cards accepted.

General admission: $5
Under 12 years old: Free

Parking

$15 for a full day in the Hawai‘i Convention Center parking structure. Entry located on Kalākaua Ave.
Paid overflow parking is available across the street at Ala Moana Shopping Center via Premium Parking location P1706, starting at $2.88 an hour. Tip: Get a 50% discount with promo code HCC22.

Photo: Courtesy of Ho‘omau Market

Shopping

More than 100 vendors will be offering apparel, home décor, accessories, jewelry, swimwear, stationery, artwork, keiki finds, pet goods, food items and more. What’s extra exciting is that many will be launching new products or collections at the mākeke. Check out the full list of vendors ahead of time so you don’t miss any of your faves.