ʻChristmas in Julyʻ Crafts Fair Returns to Kona on July 15

The public is invited to support local artists, craftspeople and nonprofits and find a special selection of gifts at the 25th Annual Joann “Goose” Williams ʻChristmas in Julyʻ Craft Fair.

This free event features art, gifts, jewelry and assorted crafts, and will be held at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel Ballroom on Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vendors from across Hawai‘i will be selling exclusive items suitable for holiday gifts including: jams and jellies, ornaments, quilts, ceramics, dolls, Santas, handmade jewelry, wood items, handmade cards, Pareoʻs paintings, Hawaiian clothes, lotions and oils, photography, household items, baby items, bags, purses, personal care products, fused glass, fabric baked goods, crochet items, dog items and much more.

Admission is free and vendors will be donating prizes throughout the day in addition to a silent auction benefiting local nonprofits. The annual fair is designed to promote Island artists and craftspeople and several non-profit organizations.

For more information, call (808) 325-5155 or email dagoose@hawaii.rr.com.