Hawaiian goods market stall

Market visitors, festival crowds, people planning luau or tiki parties, and anyone dreaming of a Hawaii trip.

You sell stock face to face at a markup, paying a stall fee per event. Impulse purchases and gifts are the main sales.

• Friendly selling and chatting with customers
• Eye-catching display and setup
• Stock and cash handling

• Check stall rules, vendor permits and insurance requirements with each market or municipality
• Get commercial general liability insurance, as many markets require proof
• Outdoor markets depend on weather and season, so plan for slow winter months or indoor holiday fairs
• Check Canadian textile labelling rules for clothing, and import duties if sourcing from outside Canada
• Collect and remit GST/HST or provincial sales tax as required
• Source respectfully, favouring authentic or Hawaii-made items over careless imitations of Native Hawaiian culture

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on stock, stall equipment and display setup. Monthly revenue is estimated at roughly $500 to $4,000, depending on how many markets you attend and the season.

Check stall rules, vendor permits and insurance requirements with each market or municipality. Many markets ask for proof of commercial general liability insurance. Also check textile labelling rules for clothing, import duties on overseas stock, and GST/HST or provincial sales tax.

Plan on at least about 10 hours a week as an estimate. Outdoor markets depend on weather and season, so plan for slow winter months or look at indoor holiday fairs. Friendly selling, good displays and cash handling help.