Application

2027 WTC Ho`olaulea Food Vendor Application - FRIDAY 2/19/27 AND SATURDAY 2/20/27 ONLY

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Deadline: Jan 22, 2027 9:00 pm (GMT-10:00) Hawaii
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Date: Feb 12, 2027 4:00 pm - Feb 21, 2027 8:00 pm (HST)
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Waimea, Hawaii
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$ 1400.00

About the application

Food Vendor Application for Friday, February 19, 2027 and Saturday, February 20, 2027 ONLY — $1,400 Booth Fee

All applications must be completed and submitted online by January 22, 2027. Paper, emailed, and mailed applications will no longer be accepted.

 

Application & Payment Process

  1. Submit online: Complete the online application and provide a valid credit or debit card for payment.
  2. Application review: All applications will be reviewed by the event organizer. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance or reserve a booth.
  3. Approval & payment: Once your application is approved, an approval email will be sent to you, and your card on file will automatically be charged the full total for all approved booths at $1,400 per booth, plus any approved additional table requests. Your reservation is secured upon approval and successful payment.

By submitting your application, you authorize HWT&CAC to charge your card the full total for all approved booths and additional table requests upon approval. All booth fees become non-refundable as of January 29, 2027.

About the event

Celebrate the people, culture, and community of Kaua‘i at the 50th Annual Waimea Town Celebration! Join us for this milestone year filled with live music, local food, cultural experiences, sporting events, and family fun throughout Waimea. Events and activities include: Cultural Experiences: Kaumuali‘i Lū‘au featuring cultural practitioners. Live Music: Music in the Park and the three-day Ho‘olaule‘a Sports: Rodeo, fishing, long-distance canoe regatta, basketball tournaments, and 2K, 5K, and 10K races. Food & Drinks: Food vendor booths on Friday and Saturday, food trucks on Sunday, and a beer garden at the Ho‘olaule‘a. Contests & Competitions: Hat lei, ‘ukulele, ice cream eating, hot dog eating, Spam musubi eating, and Kaua‘i kimchee eating contests. Family Fun: Rides and games at the Ho‘olaule‘a. Local Shopping: Kaua‘i products at Music in the Park, and the Ho‘olaule‘a vendor booths Bring your family and friends and help us celebrate 50 years of Waimea Town Celebration!
Historic Waimea Theater and Cultural Arts Center
Historic Waimea Theater and Cultural Arts Center
Historic Waimea Theater and Cultural Arts Center
Historic Waimea Theater and Cultural Arts Center

Terms & Conditions

HWT&CAC will supply one (1) 8' x 8' booth space at your assigned Ho‘olaulea site, one (1) 8-foot table, and general lighting. Vendors are responsible for supplying any additional tables, chairs, or furnishings needed and for removing their own trash. Electrical service will not be provided for appliances, and portable generators are not allowed.

I/we understand and my organization/business agrees to the following:

  • Vendors must upload a copy of their Hawaiʻi General Excise Tax (GET) license with their application.
  • Cancellation requests must be submitted by email to shara0821@gmail.com before January 29, 2027. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received on or after this date.
  • The Waimea Town Celebration will take place rain or shine. No rain date will be provided.
  • Food vendors are responsible for obtaining all applicable food service permits and complying with applicable health and food safety requirements.
  • Space assignments will be made at the sole discretion of HWT&CAC.
  • The Waimea Town Celebration is a family-oriented event. Slogans, images, or items deemed offensive will not be permitted. HWT&CAC reserves the right to refuse any product, item, or vendor at its sole discretion.
  • Vendors must provide proper signage at their booth and are responsible for their own trash removal.
  • Vendors must staff their booth for both days during advertised hours of operation: Friday, February 19, 2027, from 4:30 PM–11:00 PM, and Saturday, February 20, 2027, from 9:30 AM–11:00 PM.
  • All vehicles must be removed from vendor areas at least 30 minutes prior to advertised hours of operation. There is no reserved parking.
  • Vendors are responsible for keeping their area clean at all times, including the front and back of their booth. All items must remain within the designated booth space. No overflow into walkways will be allowed.
  • No alcoholic beverages are permitted.
  • No security will be provided; vendors assume all risk for theft, loss, or damage to any items or equipment left unattended.
  • HWT&CAC does not guarantee sales and is not responsible for any loss.
  • I/we understand and agree to assume all risk of injury or damage arising out of or resulting from the use of the facilities or property. I/we agree to make no claims for injury or damages against Historic Waimea Theater & Cultural Arts Center (HWT&CAC), Kikiaola Land Company, the County of Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), or their agents or employees. I/we further agree to be personally responsible for any damage to the grounds, buildings, or equipment caused by our occupancy or use of the premises.
  • I/we agree to abide by and enforce all rules, regulations, and policies of the Waimea Town Celebration as stated in this application.

By submitting this application, you acknowledge that you have read it in its entirety, agree to all terms and conditions, and authorize the full total for all approved booths and additional table requests to be charged to your card upon approval.

 

For More Information

Please contact Vendor Coordinators Shara Bucasas or Myrna Bucasas:

 

Shara Bucasas
Cell: (808) 651-8400
Email: shara0821@gmail.com

 

Myrna Bucasas
Cell: (808) 652-2438
Email: myrna.bucasas@gmail.com

Prices

Single Booth Space $1,400.00 Non-refundable HWT&CAC will provide one (1) 10' x 20' booth, one (1) selling counter, one (1) light, one (1) table, and one (1) bench. Vendors are responsible for supplying any other furnishings needed and for removing their own trash and any tables, chairs, or equipment they bring. Additional tables may be rented for **$9.00 each** and must be requested below when submitting this application. Approved additional table charges will be included in the total charged to your card upon application approval. Electrical access is limited to one (1) designated receptacle. No additional electrical service will be provided for appliances, and portable generators are not allowed.
Additional 8' Table $9.00 Non-refundable Additional 8' Table
Additional Bench $2.00 Non-refundable Additional Bench
Other $0.00 Non-refundable

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo

Additional information

  • Proposed Menu Items for Approval
  • Waimea Town Celebration would like to promote your organization/business through on-stage announcements made by our emcees. Please consider donating item(s) for a promotional giveaway (at no cost to guests) held throughout the two-day Hō‘olaule‘a event. Please also provide a few sentences below about the history of your business and/or any interesting information to encourage support from our guests.
  • Please upload a copy of your approved Department of Health (DOH) food permit covering your participation in this event.
  • Please upload a copy of your Hawaiʻi General Excise Tax (GET) license.
  • Please list all equipment requiring electricity and the power requirement for each item in amps or watts. If none, enter “None.”
  • Booth Layout with Equipment

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0