At Vendor Check-in Station

An Ono Grindz and Makeke representative will check you in and lead you to your booth space. NOTE:

1. Vendor set-up is from 2 pm - 3:45 pm.

2. Only One (1) Vendor vehicle is allowed on the pavement at one-time. Please wait until the first vehicle has left the pavement, before bringing your second vehicle onto the pavement.

3. Vendor vehicles may park at their booth spaces for immediate loading and unloading of their vehicles ONLY.

4. NO vehicles will be allowed in the aisles after 3:45 pm.

5. Vendors may hand-carry their items to their booths after 3:45 pm

5. Vendors must be set up and ready to sell by 4 pm.

Vendor Booth Break Down

Vendors may break down the interior of their booth if SOLD OUT But may not break down their tents and may NOT leave the premises until the event is over at 8:15 pm. The vendor must place a sign on the table that says "SOLD OUT". All other vendors shall not break down their booths until 8 pm. Vendors SHALL NOT be allowed to bring their vehicles into the Booth Area until 8:15 pm (vendors' vehicles must be escorted into the Booth Space Area by an Ono Grindz and Makeke Representative). Vendors should break down their booth space before driving vehicle to booth.

EXCLUSIVES BUYOUT FOR THIS MARKET

ALL Event Dates except 8/17
EXCLUSIVE - Original Pineapple Vaifala, Strawberry Pineapple Vaifala, Vai-Koko, Strawberry & Chocolate Vaifala, Vai-Melegi (Watermelon Drink), Poi-Fa’i (Banana/Coconut Drink)

All Event Dates
EXCLUSIVE - Beef Chips

All Event Dates
EXCLUSIVE - Drinks with any of the following flavors: Dragon Fruit, Lilikoi, Hibiscus, Butterfly Pea

All Event Dates
EXCLUSIVE - Drinks with any of the following flavors: plain sugarcane juice, coconut with coconut pulp, lychee with lychee fruit, Calamansi juice, guava juice

Event Dates: 08/03, 08/10, 08/17, 08/24
EXCLUSIVE - Birria tacos

All Event Dates
EXCLUSIVE - Jibbitz and Croc Charms

All Event Dates
1. Food Vendors are NOT ALLOWED to sell any drinks of any kind.
2. Canned Soda, Juice, and water will be sold at the Info booth ONLY.

1. No Vendor is allowed to Sell Single Use Plastic Bottled Water

NO VENDORS are allowed to sell Single Use Plastic Bottled Water. Water bottled in multi-use aluminum cans may be sold. We encourage attendees to bring their own re-fillable flasks and utilize bottle-filling stations on site.

2. White Tents Only

Only White Tents and Branded tents will be allowed. No colored tents. Amazon has some free delivery if you order now - it delivers in 10 days or less with prime. White Tents may also be found at Lowes.

3. Restroom Location

Public Restrooms are located on the mauka side of the wave deck, or on the lower boardwalk cafe level.

4. Vendor Parking

Vendors must park their vehicles in the Event Parking Lot ONLY. Do not park in the Wai Kai Parking Lot located to the right of the entrance as you enter Wai kai.

5. ACTIVE Loading/ Unloading Vehicles

Parking in the aisle is for ACTIVE Loading/ Unloading of your vehicles ONLY.

> Unloading is allowed from 2 pm - 3:45 pm (No vehicles allowed in the aisles after 3:45 pm). All vehicles must be escorted to their booth space from the Check-in station entrance ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO CLIMBING OR DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE OVER THE CURB.

> Loading allowed after 8:15 pm (Vehicles may be escorted into aisles at 8:15 pm). All vehicles need to be escorted into the aisles from the Check-in station entrance ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO CLIMBING OR DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE OVER THE CURB. Booth should be completely broken down and packed before bringing your vehicle into the aisle for loading.

6. NO Climbing or Driving Your Vehicle Over the Curb ($50 Fine)

A $50 fine will be accessed to any vendor caught driving your or your employee's vehicle over the curb.

7. Vendor Vehicles Must be escorted to their booth space ($50 Fine)

For the safety of our attendees and vendor personnel, all vendor vehicles must be escorted to their booth space by an Ono Grindz and Makeke representative. Vendors of Unescorted vehicles shall be fined $50 per incidence.

8. Food Vendors

Please make sure DOH Event Permit Card is displayed in full view

9. Leave no trace

Please make sure you take all your trash with you when you leave. And you return the area the way that you received it. Trash receptacles on-site are for attendees only. A $200 Clean Up Fee will be accessed to any vendor leaving the area a mess.

VENDORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SPILLS AND/OR MESS LEFT IN THEIR BOOTH AREA
Representatives from Wai Kai have noticed an increase in the number of marks on the asphalt from spills (ie. oil, food, juice, ice cream, vehicle engines, ash, etc.). PLEASE BE SURE TO COVER ALL ASPHALT AREAS IN YOUR BOOTH WHERE SPILLS MAY OCCUR. We will be assessing vendors a $200 cleaning fee if the asphalt is damaged, dirtied, or stained in any way. So please cover your area and protect the asphalt.

10. Ono Grindz and Makeke at Wai Kai is a Rain or Shine Event

Ono Grindz and Makeke at Wai Kai will go on rain or shine. Unless the State of Hawaii or Honolulu County determines a state of emergency or Family Expositions in its sole discretion decides to cancel the event.

12. Onsite Contact Information

If you need to reach us on the day of the event you may call/ text us at (808)468-2420 or (808)468-2446 or come see us at the Information Booth.

Mahalo for participating in the Market

COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE EVENTS:
(Vendor Responsibility)

The Ono Grindz and Makeke at Wai Kai is a PLASTIC-FREE Event, and reusable or compostable serveware MUST BE used. Vendors must use either reusable or 100% BPI certified compostable/ biodegradable serveware for their food distribution and plastic bottled beverages, utensils, and other plastic serveware are NOT ALLOWED. A list of distributors that sell 100% BPI certified compostable products is provided below for your information.

Wai Kai Commercial Development, LLC (WKCD) host for the Ono Grindz and Makeke Farmers market IS COMMITTED TO MAKING RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS TO PROTECT AND REDUCE OUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND OCEANS BY IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE ACTIONS FOR OUR FUTURE. WE REQUIRE CLIENT AND ITS VENDORS DO THE SAME.

Sustainable practices are essential due to the Project’s proximity to the ocean, lagoon, and natural wildlife that surrounds us. To further this sustainability objective, vendors shall comply, with the following requirements:

1. No single-use plastics or other disposable plastic products shall be permitted at the Event. This includes but is not limited to, plastic bags, packaging, bottles, beverage containers, sample cups/spoons, straws, and polystyrene foam (a.k.a. Styrofoam.

2. Vendors shall, if possible and commercially reasonable, use reusable products and packaging rather than disposable products and packaging at the Event.

3. If disposable products are used, such products must be 100% BPI certified compostable and, with respect to food service items, meet the American Society for Testing and Materials d6400 or d6868 standards. Disposable products that do not meet these standards are expressly prohibited.

4. Compostable “plastics” may be used, but only if they are 100% BPI certified compostable.

5. Vendors are encouraged to use linen napkins for the Event. If Vendor does not use linen napkins, then paper napkins may be used, provided that such napkins are either 100% BPI certified compostable, or made with at least 80% post-consumer recycled material and non-bleached, and that such paper napkins are stored in containers.

6. Beverages in aluminum bottles or glass bottles are permitted and may be served at the Event, provided that such bottles shall be recycled in accordance with applicable provisions of this Agreement.

7. Family Expositions and Vendors shall advise attendees to bring reusable, non-plastic water bottles to the Event, and shall allow attendees to bring their own reusable cup, utensil, or plate to the Event.

8. Only paper or other compostable straws are permitted for use at the Event. Vendors shall offer straws only upon request.

RESOURCES:

WHOLESALE/ RETAIL

1. Costco Wholesale - Sells some BPI compostable products.

2. Sam's Club - Sells some BPI compostable products.

DISTRIBUTORS

1. Sustainable Island Products, (808)769-4905, info@sustainableislandproducts.com.

2. Chef Zone, (808)852-6700

3. Premium Inc (Oahu), (808)839-9802

4. Hansen Distribution Group, (808)456-3334

5. Triple F Distributing (Oahu), (808)842-9133

6. Mananalu

7. Waiakea

ONLINE RESOURCES

1. Aardvark Straws (Paper Straws)

2. Ecoproducts

3. World Centric

Booth Display Rules

The Ono Grindz and Makeke at Wai Kai have specific display rules for the event. Please read the below for details:

NOTE:

1. The weather in Kapolei can be hot and windy. Please plan your display accordingly.
2. The Ono Grindz and Makeke at KROC Center Hawaii is a RAIN or SHINE event. No Refunds will be given due to inclement weather.
3. No solicitation of funds is allowed at the event.

What color can my tent be?

All 10'x10' tents must be WHITE in color or professionally branded tents.

How can I secure my tent?

All tents must be weighted down. You may use blocks, weights, water buckets, etc. NO STAKES may be used to secure tents to the ground.

What kinds of display signs may I have?

All signs (product signs, pricing signs, etc) MUST BE PRINTED (Not handwritten). Chalk and chalkboards are approved for use.

May I hang a company banner?

Yes, Banners may be displayed, but must be tied and taught. No tape may be used to hang banners.

How much space do I have?

All vendor displays and equipment must stay within your designated area. If you purchased a 10'x10' booth space you may not exceed the 10'x10' area. If you do exceed the 10'x10' area you will be charged for a 2nd booth space.

Must I cover my tables?

Yes, all tables must be covered with SKIRTS OR DRAPES of some kind.

Can I go outside of my booth space to sell?

No, All vendors and their personnel must stay within their assigned booth space(s) while promoting their business products and/or services and MAY NOT encroach into the aisles for any reason including the handing out of literature, surveys, entertainment, and/ or sampling.

Do I need a fire extinguisher?

Yes, All outdoor vendors are required to have no less than a class 2A:10BC Fire Extinguisher. Food vendors that are cooking require a Class K-rated fire extinguisher

Are booth space(s) provided unfurnished?

Yes, Booth spaces are provided unfurnished. Vendors are allowed to bring their own tents and furnishings.

Do I need to keep my area clean?

Yes, All exhibitors will be responsible to keep their area clean and are responsible for the removal of their own trash. Trash receptacles on-premise, when available, are for attendee use only. Vendors will return their booth space in the same condition as when it was received. Any damages to their booth space area, including oil spills, staining, etc. will incur a $200 cleaning/ damage fee.

Can I drink and smoke in my booth space?

No smoking of any kind, including vaping, will NOT be allowed at the event and No alcoholic beverages are allowed to be consumed at the event

I'm a Food Tent cooking food - What do I need to do?

All Food Tent vendors that are cooking and/ or preparing food must place an underlayment on the ground to catch any oil and or dripping from seeping or staining the grass or asphalt. Any damages to their booth space area, including oil spills, staining, etc. will incur a $200 cleaning/ damage fee.

General Food Vendor Rules

The Ono Grindz and Makeke at Wai Kai have specific rules and requirements for Food Vendors. Please read the below for details:

I am a Food Truck/ Food Tent - what documents do I need to submit?

ALL FOOD VENDORS COOKING AND/ OR PREPARING FOOD at the event must submit the following documents:

Copy of Menu Sales Items with Exhibitor Contract Application
Copy of General Excise Tax License
COI - Certificate of Insurance

Certificate Holder: Parish Corp dba Family Expositions, 350 Ward Ave Ste 310, Honolulu, HI 96814

Additional Insureds:
Parish Corp. dba Family Expositions, 350 Ward Ave Ste 310, Hon. HI. 96814.
Wai Kai Commercial Development, LLC, 91-1001 Kaimalie St, Ste 205, Ewa Beach, HI 96706.
Events International, Inc. 306 Kamani St, Honolulu, HI 96813

General Liability Coverage: $1,000, 000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, $2,000,000 products and completed operations

FOOD TRUCK VENDORS at the event must also submit:

Copy of State of Hawaii Department of Health, Food Safety Program Food Truck Green Card (Must be visible at the event)
Copy of Food Establishment Permit

FOOD TENT VENDORS at the event must also submit:

Copy of Special Event Temporary Food Permit

ALL FOOD VENDORS MUST HAVE at least one person with an approved Food Handler Certificate

I am a packaged food vendor - Do I need to submit anything?

No, not to us, but you are responsible for any Hawaii Department of Health Certifications/ permits/ etc. that are required by the State of Hawaii for the sale of your food item.

Ono Grindz and Makeke at Wai Kai

Vendor Information

Vendor Booths Shall be assigned at Vendor Check-in.

Ono Grindz and Makeke at Wai Kai Floor Plan

Ono Grindz and Makeke at Wai Kai Vendor Move-in/ Move-out

Move-in/ Move-out Directions

Move-In Instructions

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From H1 Freeway

02

Enter Wai Kai

03

At Vendor Check-in Station

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Vendor Vehicle Exit

05

Vendor Parking

Move-Out Instructions

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From Event Parking Area

02

Vendor Booth Break Down

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To drive into the Booth Space Area, Check-in at Vendor Check-in Station

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Vendor Exit

05

Vendor Check-out

Vendor Exclusivity

EXCLUSIVES BUYOUT FOR THIS MARKET

Vendor Rules