Craft fairs may not sound like the most promising places to find unique, high-quality gifts for your loved ones this holiday season, but the 20th Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo at the Neil S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall is not your typical puffy-paint-and-brownies event. For one thing, the Expo lasts for three whole days, beginning on Friday, November 24 at 5 PM and ending on Sunday, November 26 at 5 PM. The Expo is huge, featuring over 400 of the state’s best artisans and food product manufacturers, so a multi-day exploration of the Exhibition Hall might be necessary for those who like to comparison shop. This craft fair is extremely popular with both locals and out-of-town guests, so make sure to get there early in order to find parking.

20th Islandwide Christmas Crafts & Food Expo, Neil S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI 96814, Map

Friday, November 24, 5 to 10 PM, Saturday, November 25, 10 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday, and November 26, 10 AM to 5 PM

Tickets on sale at the Neil S. Blaisdell Box Office, General Admission: $3, Free for children 12 and under

—, 11/21/06