Saturday Market Kids Day a big success; Hawaiian Day coming up July 21

It was all about the kids at last weekend's Redmond Saturday Market. There were 20 different kid-managed booths and at least two of the kid vendors donated their proceeds to charity as part of Kids Day last Saturday, according to market director Nicole Package.

It was all about the kids at last weekend’s Redmond Saturday Market.

There were 20 different kid-managed booths and at least two of the kid vendors donated their proceeds to charity as part of Kids Day last Saturday, according to market director Nicole Package.

Besides kids selling their wares, there was also entertainment for youngsters provided by Mr. Darby, a Kids Day fixture at the market who sang and told stories to children.

“This is definitely one of the most popular days at the market,” Package said.

The Saturday Market’s next special event is Hawaiian Day, which will be July 21. That’s when market vendors dress up and decorate their booths, with a prize going to the best Hawaiian booth display, Package said.

Elias Ka’uhane, which plays a mix of contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music, will provide entertainment from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with members from the Melelani Hula Studio performing traditional hula dances from noon to 2 p.m.