A holiday shopping event in Honolulu is bringing hundreds of local vendors together for one weekend, giving shoppers a chance to knock out gift buying early while supporting local businesses.

• The fair runs Friday through Sunday at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, with over 275 vendors selling food, crafts, and apparel for kids through grandparents.
• Vendors include a Big Island clothing designer who only sells on Oahu at this event, plus a local cookie and snack maker popular for holiday gifting.
• Admission is $7, free for kids under 7 and military families, with a discount coupon available online to bring it down to $5.
• Attendees are also entered to win a trip for two to Las Vegas.

Outlook: The fair is positioned as an early, low-stress start to holiday shopping before the season ramps up further.