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Aloha! We are excited to be celebrating Ke Kukui Foundationʻs 20th Annual 4 Days of Aloha in the Pacific Northwest! With an expected attendance of 30,000+ in 2022, this unique festival represents the beauty of our island home in Hawai'i that resonates throughout the Greater SW Washington region with hula, music, vendors and living aloha spirit. Raffles, keiki (kids) activities, arts and crafts, 70+ vendors including delicious food vendors round out this 4-day festival which is now considered the second largest annual event in the Vancouver, WA city limits.
Mahalo for your interest in becoming a vendor at our event this year. Please review the information below and select the appropriate category for your business when submitting your application.
We look forward to working with you!
Mahalo nui,
- Ke Kukui Foundation
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
4 Days Of Aloha will defer to the City Of Vancouver for COVID-19 mandates and parameters upon the opening of the festival
CANCELLATION:
Refunds in full by May 31st 2022. After May 31st, there will be NO REFUNDS unless the event is canceled. The festival is held outdoors and is a rain or shine event.
EVENT TICKETING:
Thursday July 21st: No General Vending, invite only. Location TBA. FREE to attend.
Friday July 22nd: "Concert In The Park ft. Kapena!" - Adults - $30 Children 10 & under - FREE
Saturday July 23rd: "Hōʻike" - Adults - $10 Children 10 & under - FREE
Sunday July 24th: "Multi-Cultural Celebration" - Adults $10 Children 10 & under - FREE &
"Aloha Fun Run - 5K, 10K & Keiki" - 5K - $30, 10K - $40, Keiki - Free
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Friday July 22nd: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm *ʻConcert In The Parkʻ concludes at 10pm*
Saturday July 23rd: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday July 24th: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
VENDOR PRICING:
General Merchandise, Informational, Arts & Crafts Vendors - $700
Prepared Cold Food Vendors - $950 + 15% daily revenue
Hot Food Vendors - $1300 + 15% daily revenue
Nonprofit - 20% off (limited spacing available)
RENTALS/ADD-ONS:
Electricity for General Merchandise, Informational, Arts & Craft Vendor - $50
Electricity for Food Vendors - $100
Tent, Table, Chairs Rental - $199includes 1-10x10 tent, tent weights, 1-6ft table, 2 chairs
Special Requests - $50Example: Requesting a specific space or location.
Space fee includes Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Esther Short Park. All spaces are assigned after a committee reviewing process. A very limited number of spaces have electricity and are assigned on a first come, first served basis. All vendors must supply their own tents, tables, tablecloths, chairs, booth necessities and extension cords (when applicable). We have a limited number of tents available for rent.
In an effort to ensure a diverse array of products and services and to limit the number of duplications, the 4 Days of Aloha Vendor Committee will notify you of acceptance or declination within 20 days of review. For this reason, it is beneficial to submit your application early, as applications are reviewed in the order they are received.
Did you know? If you become a Festival sponsor your space fee is credited (up to a $700 value or higher depending on sponsor level). Please e-mail [email protected] if you are interested in becoming a valued sponsor!
VENDOR REQUIREMENTS:
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PREPARED COLD FOOD AND FOOD VENDORS:
INSURANCE:
Vendors are encouraged to carry your own insurance for the festival.
LOCATION OF YOUR SPACE:
The committee will assign you a space number within the proper category. Any special requests for space location will only be considered if indicated on your vendor application. You will receive your assigned space number along with your assigned setup time one week before the event.
VENDOR SETUP:
NOTE: We will send you a separate email notifying you of your assigned location once your space location is determined. Each vendor will receive a specified time for set up - vendors who arrive before or after their designated time, will be directed to the back of the line. Set-up and start times subject to change.
VENDOR ADMISSION:
SCHEDULE:
On Friday: The event begins at 4:00 pm and ends at 9:30 pm
On Saturday: The Hoʻike begins at 10:00 am and ends at 7:00 pm
On Sunday: The Multicultural Festival begins at 10:00 am and ends at 5:00 pm
PARKING - (Pending on updates from the city officials)
3-day parking passes are available for advance purchase for $30 per vehicle. The parking area is located south of Esther Short Park, in the grassy lot at the corner of Esther Street and Phil Arnold way (see map). Parking pass is valid Friday afternoon through Sunday. Overnight parking allowed. No security provided. Parking lot is not locked at night.
There is a parking garage across the park on 6th Street. Pricing may vary.
Street parking is available on a first come first serve basis.
Parking in a reserved space will may lead to your vehicle being towed.
VENDOR CLOSING:
At the end of the event on Sunday, vehicle access to the park will begin after 5:00 pm to pick up supplies. Each vendor is responsible for cleaning their booth area after the event. All equipment and merchandise must be removed from the park site by 9:00 pm on Sunday. Please drive SLOW and CAREFULLY as the park will still be occupied by participants and attendees. Tent, Table, and chair rentals must be packed away properly and placed at the edge of the grass near the sidewalk.
The volunteers who are cleaning up the event appreciate your efforts to leave your space as clean as you found it at the beginning of the day!
SECURITY:
Vendors before, during and after the event will be responsible for providing their own security of “valuables.” Theft and loss are the responsibility of the vendor. 4 Days Of Aloha will have security officers patrolling the park area overnight on Friday and Saturday night, however any property left overnight is at your own risk. Please drop your tents to the lowest settings overnight.
DISCLAIMER:
By submitting the vendor application, it is understood that in case of rain, fire, strikes, accidents, transportation contingencies or for any other cause whatsoever beyond our control. Ke Kukui Foundation & 4 Days Of Aloha will not be responsible for theft of any items you intend to sell or items in and around your booth area.
FLIGHTS:
Please check the event website for partner airline discounts
HOTELS/LODGING INFORMATION:
Please check the event website for preferred hotel partners
CONTACT INFORMATION:
email: [email protected]
MAHALO FOR YOUR INTEREST.
VENDOR SPACES ARE SOLD OUT FOR 2022!