Kauai Celebrates Women Entrepreneurs at Craft Fair

Annual Women's History Month event highlights local women-owned businesses in the Kauai Made program.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:04am

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A high-end studio still life photograph featuring an elegant arrangement of handcrafted goods like baked treats, jewelry, and other locally-made products, symbolizing the quality and craftsmanship of the women-owned businesses showcased at the Kauai Made Craft Fair.Locally-sourced products from women-owned businesses on Kauai take center stage at the annual Kauai Made Craft Fair.Puhi Today

The Kauai Committee on the Status of Women collaborated with the Office of Economic Development, Kauai Made program, and the Grove Farm Market to host a Women's History Month craft fair featuring 30 women-owned businesses that are part of the Kauai Made program. The event celebrated the contributions of women entrepreneurs to the island's economy and sustainability, with vendors like Heavenly Haku, Elena's Gourmet Hawaiian Pretzels, and Lickety Louie Home Made Dog Treats showcasing their locally-made products.

Why it matters

The Kauai Made program has empowered small businesses on the island for two decades, and this event highlighted the vital role women entrepreneurs play in Kauai's economy and sustainability. It provided an opportunity for these women-owned businesses to connect with customers and promote their locally-made products.

The details

The Kauai Made Craft Fair featured 30 women-owned businesses that are part of the Kauai Made program, which is the county's official program to highlight and promote products made on Kauai. Vendors like Elvrine Chow of Heavenly Haku and Elena Camat of Elena's Gourmet Hawaiian Pretzels were able to set up tents and sell their locally-made goods to customers. The event also included new vendors like Besdee Dog Co., Kauai Furikake Co., and CHUNKS Cookies.

  • The Kauai Made Craft Fair took place on Saturday, March 31, 2026.
  • The Grove Farm Spring Craft Fair, which will feature some of the same women-owned businesses, is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The players

Elvrine Chow

Owner of Heavenly Haku, a Kauai-based business.

Elena Camat

Owner of Elena's Gourmet Hawaiian Pretzels, a Kauai-based business.

Kauai Committee on the Status of Women

A committee that collaborated with the Office of Economic Development, Kauai Made program, and Grove Farm Market to host the Women's History Month craft fair.

Shawn Shimabukuro

Representative from Grove Farm, who came to check out the offerings at the craft fair.

Sara Miura

Member of the Kauai Committee on the Status of Women and part of the leadership team at Deja Vu Surf Hawaii.

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What they’re saying

“It's been 30 years since I started doing this. And I could still put up the tent by myself — especially because it's so windy.”

— Elvrine Chow, Owner, Heavenly Haku

“Women entrepreneurs play a vital role in our island's economy and sustainability. This Women's History Month event honors their contributions and celebrates the Kauai Made program which has empowered small businesses on Kauai for two decades.”

— Sara Miura, Member, Kauai Committee on the Status of Women

What’s next

The Grove Farm Spring Craft Fair, which will feature some of the same women-owned businesses from the Kauai Made Craft Fair, is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The takeaway

The Kauai Made Craft Fair showcased the resilience and entrepreneurial spirit of women-owned businesses on the island, highlighting how programs like Kauai Made have empowered local small businesses to thrive and contribute to the island's economy and sustainability.