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The Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance welcomes spring with the return of its Ko Olina Artfest.

Due to the increased popularity and attendance from homeowners and tourists, executive director Nancy Calhoun said she has planned even more events than were offered last year.

“It seems that we are getting more requests from many of the artists and hand-crafters within this area to participate,“Calhoun explained. “I’m hoping that it will be a signature event for this area and continue gaining recognition as a place for artists to showcase their talents as well as the opportunity to interact with visitors.”

Ko Olina Artfest will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday on the resort grounds fronting Paradise Cove Luau. Parking is free.

For more information on the artfest or the alliance, call Calhoun at 696-6717. HAA is a nonprofit trade association established to support the handcraft and art products statewide.