Honolulu shoppers get a big local-vendor weekend, and it's good news for Hawaii's small businesses and food sellers.

• The Best of Hawaii Makeke takes over the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall with 250 local vendors, live music, and fashion shows.
• Friday kicks off with a hula-style competition and a $1,000 cash giveaway.
• About 30 food vendors are on site, including Travis Patties with truffle aioli fries, dirty sodas, and garlic-oil plates.
• VIP tickets get early entry at 9 a.m., a rest lounge, and vendor-only specials for $70.
• It runs the same three days as the Made in Hawaii show, and organizers are pushing people to hit both.

Outlook: Expect heavy foot traffic and long food lines all weekend, with a separate-ticket music festival Saturday night.