This bid is for Japanese Hula Festival and Mākeke Marketplace planning on the Island of Hawaiʻi, with project coordination at 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1301, Hilo, HI 96720.
Due
November 27, 2026
30 days left
Location
Hilo, HI
Hawaii
Posted on
OpenGov
Notice ID
27-0071
What they need
TimelineSix months of planning and partnership development for a Fall 2027 launch, with monthly deliverables.
Festival planningNaming, branding, mission, marketing timeline, budget, venue assessment and secured venue contract, and accommodation partnerships.
PartnershipsEngage Hawaiʻi Island hālau, Japanese cultural organizations, vendors, and sponsors; obtain preliminary participation commitments.
Marketplace planningDevelop vendor categories, recruitment and onboarding processes, layout, operations, programming, and sponsorship strategy.
Integrated deliverablesHawaiian cultural protocols, Pono Pledge integration, website development plan with technical specifications, economic impact metrics, and a complete execution handoff package with knowledge transfer.
XL Eagle