Frequently Asked Questions

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The purpose of this market is to be a business accelerator and provide vending opportunities to businesses and community organizations in the Nānākuli Ahupua’a, in addition to that, this is an opportunity for businesses along the Wai’anae Coast to vend. As part of vending with this marketplace, vendors have the opportunity to use the resources provided by the Wai’anae Economic Development Council (WEDC) to ensure they have access to assist in formalizing their business venture to maximize opportunities across the island, state, and beyond. 

To keep the community at the forefront, we have designated the Nanaikapono Hawaiian Civic Club as the benefitting community organization. All net proceeds generated by this market will be donated to the organization's scholarship fund, which gives out scholarships to graduating seniors from Nānākuli High & Intermediate School (NHIS).

Shanztyn is the owner of Kenzingtyn Pacific, LLC, a boutique events and marketing company working with small businesses here in Hawai'i.

Shanztyn became affiliated with the Nanakuli community through his work with Christmas on the Avenue. Having assisted the event with its marketing efforts over the past two years, and collaborating with Carol Pelekai to create advertising materials for the Nanakuli Village Center Night Market, he has invested a significant amount of sweat equity and genuine interest in helping the community and small business owners.

A lifelong resident of Leeward O'ahu, Shanztyn's family is from the Wai'anae Coast, specifically Lualualei. In Nanakuli, his great-grandparents resided in the Nanakuli Homestead on Haleakala Ave until his great-grandfather's passing in the early 2000s.

Shanztyn has firsthand experience in building businesses from the ground up. Along with his parents, he founded and opened the Kapolei Autism Center, a privately-funded therapy center specializing in working with learners on the Autism Spectrum. Our driving passion at Kapolei Autism Center is to serve the community and support families like ours. My youngest sibling is on the spectrum, so this is more than just a business, it is a very meaningful organization working to make impactful change in the lives of our learners. 

"My passion is seeing others succeed because when one of us does well, it is a great reflection on our community!"

This market is hosted at the Nanakuli Village Center.

This market happens each month on the 3rd Saturday from 4-9pm. All dates are listed on the home page of this website.

To participate at the next Nanakuli Nights Marketplace you simply need to register through our online application. Once submitted you will receive a confirmation email. 

APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/agh7ANyaB1FjSRAV8

This market is an opportunity for businesses on the Wai'anae Coast to have a space to share their goods and services with the community. That being said we have created a system that allows an affordable opportunity for folks to participate. Visit this link to see the booth fee chart: https://forms.gle/agh7ANyaB1FjSRAV8

Yes, you are responsible to provide everything for your booths operations. We do not provide anything but the venue, restrooms, and lighting for the parking lot where the event is held. 

Yes, you are responsible to provide all of the necessary tools and equipment to support your booths operations for the duration of the event. 

Yes, it is a requirement that all booths provide a Certificate of Insurance listing all of the required parties as "Added-Insured". This information is in your registration form and sent in your confirmation email.

Yes, it is highly recommended that ALL booths selling food or ingestible items have a special events permit unless explicitly falling under the HI DOH's exemptions list. (Find that information on their website, linked under resources at the top of this page.)

Yes, it is highly recommended! If your business or entity is not registered it is not Kenzingtyn Pacific LLC or any of our affiliates' responsibility for the revenue generated by your booth. You are held 100% liable for any legal fees and taxes owed to the relevant regulatory agency. Need help with this? See the Wai'anae Economic Development Council for tips and assistance, in setting your business up for success! 

Aloha! 

Please inquire by registering to be on our artist list: https://forms.gle/n3tskwwu2iYLrL9Y9