KANEOHE EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Under Hawaiian Lights: Maunawili Night Market’s Evening of Food Trucks, Crafts and Community
An evening market in Kaneohe where food-truck operators and retail booths sell prepared food and unique goods—this guide explains vendor requirements, timing, and what to bring.
Under Hawaiian Lights: Maunawili Night Market’s Evening of Food Trucks, Crafts and Community.
Maunawili Night Market brings together food trucks, booth vendors and local shoppers for a lively evening of street food, retail stalls and community energy—an event run by Charming Events Hawaii that centers on diverse flavors, handmade and retail offerings, and adherence to Hawaii’s health and safety standards.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A night market pulsing with local flavor
Expect a bustling evening atmosphere where food trucks and booth vendors showcase culinary delights and unique retail items, drawing locals and visitors into a communal food-and-shopping experience.
Food trucks and booths with defined vendor roles
The market is a dedicated venue for food trucks that prepare, cook and serve from their vehicles and for booth vendors offering prepared foods or retail products—each type of vendor follows specific space, equipment and permitting rules.
Health, safety and community rules keep the evening running
Vendors must comply with Hawaii Department of Health special-event requirements and operator safety rules designed to protect guests and maintain the flow of an evening market.
What the day feels like
What the night feels like
The market unfolds as an after-hours gathering of trucks and tents: vendors set up a compact footprint of food and retail stations, lights and generators hum, and attendees move from stall to stall sampling dishes and browsing goods—framed by operator-mandated safety practices and a scheduled arrival and set-up window.
THE SCENE
A night market pulsing with local flavor
Expect a bustling evening atmosphere where food trucks and booth vendors showcase culinary delights and unique retail items, drawing locals and visitors into a communal food-and-shopping experience.
THE OFFERINGS
Food trucks and booths with defined vendor roles
The market is a dedicated venue for food trucks that prepare, cook and serve from their vehicles and for booth vendors offering prepared foods or retail products—each type of vendor follows specific space, equipment and permitting rules.
THE STANDARDS
Health, safety and community rules keep the evening running
Vendors must comply with Hawaii Department of Health special-event requirements and operator safety rules designed to protect guests and maintain the flow of an evening market.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event is built for—and who must meet strict vendor rules.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your own generators, extension cords, lighting, chairs and any cooking equipment; food vendors must provide a hand-washing station and display permits and licenses at their space.
Food booths must bring a tent; retail vendors bring two 6 ft tables and linens (set as an L shape).
All vendors must have an up-to-date 2-A:10-B:C fire extinguisher; deep-fry or open-flame vendors must also have a Class K extinguisher and create a barrier that keeps the public at least 6 ft from cooking appliances.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When will I receive my booth confirmation and layout?
You will receive booth confirmation and a full layout no later than one day prior to the event.
What are the entry and setup times?
All vendors must enter between 2:30pm and 4:30pm and be completely set and ready by 5:00pm; vendors arriving after 4:30pm will not be permitted inside the event area.
Is electrical power provided?
No—food truck and booth vendors must provide their own electricity, generators, lighting and extension cords; no source of power or additional lighting will be provided by the event.
What is the refund and cancellation policy?
No refunds will be issued once payment has been submitted; the only circumstance for a full refund is if Charming Events Hawai’i chooses to cancel the event entirely.
What insurance and documentation do I need?
Vendors must provide a certificate of liability insurance with at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate naming Charming Events Hawaii Corp. and Royal Hawaiian Golf Club as additional insured; each COI must be submitted no later than 72 hours prior to the event.
Who is responsible for trash and site cleanup?
Each vendor must remove all trash, ice, oil and food debris at the conclusion of the event; there is no dumpster on site and failure to comply may result in additional cleanup fees.