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Last chance to experience the official Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts & Crafts Fair

The official Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts & Crafts Fair that showcases and supports more than 150 of Hawai‘i’s best artisans and creators will be open one more day, on Saturday, at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium and Butler Buildings in Hilo on the Big Island.

Creator of double-gourd drums for ancient hula at Merrie Monarch’s craft fair

Using ipu grown at his farm, Kalim Smith builds ipu heke, a double-gourd drum, and ipu heke ‘ole, a single gourd drum, which are used in ancient hula.

Merrie Monarch Festival celebrating 60 years of Hula and Hawaiian culture

The Merrie Monarch Festival will be back to its full glory in April 2023, celebrating its 60th anniversary of showcasing hula and Hawaiian culture — and the world can’t wait.

A “Merrie” Craft Fair At Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium

This year from April 11 through April 14, citizens will get to peruse booth after booth of these man-made goods and products, to be featured during this year’s Merrie Monarch Festival.