JoAnn William’s 30th Annual Christmas in July kicks off on July 15

The 30th Annual Christmas in July gift, jewelry, arts and crafts fair will start at 9 a.m. and last until 5 p.m. on July 15 at the King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.

Local artisans and vendors will be selling a wide-range of products, including jellies and jams, dolls, oils and lotions, baked goods, original paintings, cards, decorative ceramic tiles, pottery, photography, watercolors, purses, bags, T-shirts, shorts, bikinis, clothing, crochet items, baby items, kid’s books, grown up books, shell items, quilts, glass items, koa and wood products, signs, household items, mail items, and more.

The event will take place near the Kamakahonu ballrooms and entry way, at the Herb Kane Middle Lobby Mall and outdoor garden tent area.

The event is free and there will be donated prizes from each vendor. The event is designed to promote island artisans and craftspeople. For more information, email dagoose@hawaii.rr.com.