Join Our 1832 Holiday Vendor Residency at The Historic Waikoloa Stables
Your products. Your story. Your place in Hawaiʻi.
Connect with local residents, holiday travelers, and Kohala Coast visitors through curated markets, island experiences, signature events like Paniolo Legends Under the Lights, lively music nights, Ohana Day and seasonal partnerships. Explore opportunities for makers, artists, wellness providers, hotel and restaurant partners, and businesses that help bring Hawaiʻi to life.
Who We Are Looking For
Island Provisions · Farm + Agricultural Products · Art · Home · Beauty + Wellness · Jewelry · Apparel · Gifts · Keiki · Equestrian + Western · Hand-Made + Hawaiʻi-Made Goods
Products and brands are carefully selected to complement the overall 1832 experience. Participating vendors may have opportunities for in-person tables, demonstrations, tastings, artist appearances, and brand experiences.
THE HOLIDAY VENDOR RESIDENCY
November · December · January
In-Person Artisan Display: Your 1–5 hero products will be professionally showcased within our rotating holiday exhibition space at the Stables throughout the month, giving visitors a beautiful way to discover and acquire your work.
Holiday Launch Invitation: Invitation to the November Paniolo Legends holiday-season launch market, and brand showcase, sell directly to early shoppers.
Brand Spotlights: Dedicated brand features and artist spotlights across 1832 digital channels, social media, emails and Stables digital screens.
Digital & Resort Exposure: Inclusion in the 1832 Holiday Gift Guide distributed to our digital network and local resort partners.
Guaranteed Market Spot: A guaranteed vendor spot in the flagship December 23 Holiday Night Market & Paniolo Legends Show
Audience Connection: Direct connection to Kohala Coast & Kona resort guests, hotel and local residents.
Take your brand to holiday shoppers through a curated showcase of Hawaiʻi makers, artists, and locally crafted goods at the Historic Waikoloa Stables.
Choose Your Experience Below:
Monthly Artisan Residencies ($100/mo): Best for makers who want ongoing exposure. Includes a 1-month in-person display of your 1–5 hero products in our rotating holiday exhibition space, inclusion in the digital Holiday Gift Guide, email and social media brand spotlights, a website vendor profile, and 1 bonus market table/chair setup for a market date of your choice.
Single Event Pop-Ups ($35 - $100/date): Best for traditional vendors who want to book a specific date to set up in person and sell directly to attendees.
The Season at a Glance
Nov. 13 — Paniolo Legends Show & Night Market
Nov. 15 — Horse Show + Day Market
Nov. 28 — Music Night + Holiday Night Market + Silent Auction
Nov. 29 — ʻOhana Day + Holiday Day Market + Silent Auction
Dec. 12 — 1832 Kona Holiday Market • 3–8 PM
Dec. 22— Paniolo Legends Show & Night Market
Dec. 29 — Paniolo Legends Show & Night Market
Jan. 6 — Paniolo Legends Show & Night Market
Jan. 14 — Paniolo Legends Show & Night Market
Jan. 17 — Horse Show + Day Market
Jan. 23 — Music Night + New Years Night Market
Plus regular gifting hours Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday throughout November–January in the Artisan Residencies Gift Showcase.
Terms & Payouts:
Direct Market Sales: Separate direct market pop-up sales are handled entirely by the vendor.
Residency Display Commission: Products featured in our monthly artisan displays checked out through 1832 are subject to a 20% sales commission.
Payouts & Restocks: Vendor sales payouts are processed at the end of the month, and you will be notified promptly upon sell-out or if a restock is needed.
The Core Holiday Showcase
Monthly Artisan Residencies & Full Season Packages
Best for makers wanting ongoing exposure and passive sales.
Paniolo Legends Night Market Pop-Ups
Best for vendors targeting luxury tourists and high-intent evening crowds.
Holiday Markets & Music Nights Pop-Ups
Best for traditional vendors looking for single-day tent setups ($35 – $100).
Rooted in History: The Historic Waikoloa Stables
For generations, the Historic Waikoloa Stables have stood as a cornerstone of ranching heritage, paniolo culture, and community life on the Kohala Coast. Historically home to the legendary Waikoloa Rodeo, these grounds once echoed with the fierce pride, horsemanship, and community celebrations of Hawaiʻi's working ranch culture.
Today, we are honored to bring these storied traditions back to life—breathing new energy into the arena and creating a vibrant gathering space where the past meets the present.