Post #735192 by danlovestikis on Wed, Jan 14, 2015 4:19 PM

Hi Sandra, from what I know from venders at Hukilau they have not been promoted enough and so not many people make their way to the area to buy. So it's not a great venue to sell from. The event however has been terrific and everyone should see the Mai Kai at least once.

Kon Tiki in Portland Oregon has one day to sell indoors and then that shuts down and the parties begin. The sale is indoors and air conditioned. The event is really fun and well organized. I didn't see a lot of wall art sell.

Tiki Caliente is super hot so you would need to bring a tent roof and full ice chest with you or you would melt into a puddle. But there are lots of people to shop at your outdoor booth. If you roof has zipper sides you can leave it up at night. You get to sell every day.

Marketplace is wonderful and hard to beat. Everyone that attends is looking to buy art. Here's a hint. Sometimes venders don't show up and a booth sits empty. You could gamble by packing everything up and going and then let Soccer Tiki and Woo Hoo know you are there and ready to step into a no-show spot.

Tiki Oasis is huge and there is a lot of competition. If you have an outdoor booth on the lawn you have to pack up everything and take down your tent at the end of each day so the entertainment can begin. Then the next day you have to unpack and set up again. That can be exhausting after a day of being on your feet greeting and selling. Try for an indoor booth. There are thousands of buyers.

I sure hope to see you one day. I look at your swap painting daily. Best Wishes, Wendy