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Become an Event Sponsor

We wish to extend this invitation to businesses to join us as a sponsor for this event.  There are 4 levels of sponsorship available:  Diamond, Gold, Silver and Kokua.

  • Diamond sponsors:  $2,500 or higher.  Diamond sponsors receive publicly announced 30 second commercials by the event emcee, company banner displayed in a prominent location, corporate logo printed on all t-shirts and promotional posters and materials, 3 free event t-shirts and a free 12’x12’ booth at the event.

  • Gold sponsors:  $1,000-$2,499.  Gold sponsors receive publicly announced 30 second commercials by the event emcee, company banner displayed in a semi-prominent location, corporate logo on all promotional posters and materials, 2 free event t-shirts and a free 12’x12’ booth at the event.

  • Silver sponsors:  $500-$999.  Silver sponsors receive publicly announced short commercials by the event emcee, display of company banner, 1 free event t-shirt and a free 12’x12’ booth at the event.

  • Kokua sponsors:  donation of gift certificate(s) or other prize(s) for lucky number drawings during the event.  Event attendees will receive raffle tickets to be drawn randomly for prizes donated by Kokua sponsors.  Kokua sponsors will be publicly acknowledged by event emcee when their prize is being drawn to be given away.



Download, complete and mail the sponsorship

form with your check to PO Box 713, Pahala, HI 96777

or complete the online sponsorship form below.


Choose your sponsorship level:

SIGN UP TO RESERVE A BOOTH

AND BECOME A FESTIVAL VENDOR

We extend this invitation to all vendors to join us at this event.  Vendors selling goods are required to sell at least one item that is “Kalo” related.  The event will feature a non-compete arrangement for all vendors to prevent vendors from selling duplicating Kalo items;  first-come, first-reserved.  Non-profit vendors are given first opportunity.  Vendor booths are approximately 12’x12’.  There is a $30 non-refundable vendor fee due to Hawai'i County Parks & Recreation. 15% of your gross sales made at this event is requested to be donated to the OKK scholarship fund to support scholarships to local students in the Ka’ū District. 


Download, complete and mail the vendor

booth reservation form with your check or

complete the online form below.

Vender Terms & Conditions

Hawai'i County Dept. of Parks & Recreation requires vendor permits for each vendor selling goods on County Properties. Vendors will be required to provide the following for a vendor permit:

  • A copy of a current, in good standing Hawai'i State General Excise License; or a copy of a 501(c)3 tax exempt status IRS for non-profits.

  • Food vendors will be required to obtain a permit from the State Dept. of Health.

  • Open flames are prohibited on the property.

  • Completed Vendor Permit form.

Do you need electricity for your booth?
Do you need a table for your booth?

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/kau-taro-festival-vendor-fee

Under "Help keep Zeffy free for O Kau Kakou 💜" click the drop-down then select "other" and type $0 to avoid any extra charge. Under

ENTER TO BECOME AN ALI'I COURT PARTICIPANT

We invite all youth under age 25 who reside in the Ka'u District to participate as a Taro Festival Youth Court member. Youth Court members will be inducted in a special ceremony at the Festival and will serve as Festival Ambassadors. Youth Court members also get to be on float in the Pahala Lighted Christmas Parade on December 12th.

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**NOTE: If under age 18, parent / legal guardian consent is required

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FESTIVAL GAME BOOTH HOST

We invite any organization, group or business to host a game booth at the Taro Festival. Game booths are required to include something Taro-related. Game booths are limited based on space availability and need to be easy to clean up after the festival - no paint, liquids, food or other facility damaging substances allowed. Game booth hosts may optionally provide prizes for Festival attendees to win. Short on ideas? Do an online search for carnival games or contact festival organizer for suggestions!

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