Farmers markets are one of the little known gems of the Big Island of Hawaii. They are spread over the whole island and with only a little planning you can stop by one for breakfast, lunch or souvenir shopping on your itinerary around the island.
(skip directly to farmers markets near Kona, Hilo, Volcano or Waimea)
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| One of the many farmers markets on the Big Island: the Hilo Farmers Market (Photo credits). |
At the farmers markets you can find locally grown healthy produce, freshly prepared food (breakfast and lunch) and buy handmade souvenirs to take home. Besides, by buying directly from the farmer you cut out the middle man and help strengthening the local community.
Most farmers markets are only open on one or two days of the week, but there are enough markets on the Big Island to make visiting one without compromising your itinerary easy.
Map of Farmers Markets on the Big Island
Here you find a summary of the largest farmers markets on the Big Island, ordered by district. We have also written up more information about the larger farmers markets on the following pages: farmers markets in Hilo, farmers markets in Kona, farmers markets in Volcano, farmers markets in Waimea.
Farmers Markets near Kona
Farmers markets in and around Kailua Kona and Captain Cook (south of Kona)
Kona Farmers Market
Directions: 74-5465 Kamakaeha Avenue. Makapua Center – In front of K-Mart, Kailua-Kona
Market days: Thursday to Sunday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
More information: directions and more info on the Kona farmers market
Kona Village Farmers Market
Directions: At the intersection of Hualalai Rd. and Alii Dr., in the parking lot next to the Kona Public Library (across from Hale Halawai) in Kailua-Kona
Market days: Thursday to Sunday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
More information: Pictures, directions and more info on the Kona village farmers market.
Alii Garden Market Place
Directions: 75-6129 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona
Market days: Wednesday – Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
More information: directions and pictures of the Alii garden market place.
Ho’oulu Community Farmers Market
Directions: Sheraton Kona Resort and spa at Keauhou bay: 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI. 96740
Market days: Every Wednesday between 09:00 AM and 2:00 PM
More information: Directions and pictures of the Ho’oulu community farmers market
Keauhou Farmers Market
Directions: Keauhou Shopping Center, fronting Ace Hardware. 78-6831 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-2440
Market days: Saturdays between 8:00 AM and 12 PM (noon)
More information: more information, pictures and directions for the Keauhou farmers market
South Kona Fruit Stand
Directions: Near the old Higashi Store, between mile marker 103 &104. 84-4770 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook
Market days: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
More information: more information, pictures and directions for the South Kona fruit stand
The South Kona Green Market
Directions: at the Kealakekua Ranch Center Behind ChoiceMart and Ace Hardware. 82-6066 Mamalahoa Highway (about MM 109.5), Captain Cook, HI 96704-8204
Market days: Sunday between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
More information: more information and directions for the south Kona green market.
Farmers Markets near Hilo
Farmers markets in and around Hilo. The Laupahoehoe farmers market is halfway between Hilo and Waimea, the market @ the mill is halfway between Hilo and Volcano
The Laupahoehoe Farmer’s Market
(in Laupahoehoe, halfway between Hilo and Waimea)
Directions: Laupahoehoe – next to the Minit Stop on Hwy. 19. 36-2266 Mamaloha Hwy, Laupahoehoe, HI
Market days: Sunday between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM
More information: more information and directions for the Laupahoehoe farmers market
Hilo Coffee Mill “Market @ The Mill”
(between Hilo and Volcano)
Directions: Hilo Coffee Mill Farm, 17-995 Volcano Rd. (Between Mile Markers 12 and 13)
Market days: Saturday between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM
More information: Directions and photos of the “market @ the Mill”, Market @ the mill website
Hilo’s Farmer’s Market
Directions: Corner of Kamehameha Avenue and Mamo Street
Market days: Wednesday and Saturday between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM
More information: Directions and photos of the Hilo Farmers Market
Maku’u Farmers Market
Directions: on the Maku’u Farmer’s lot along the Keaau/Pahoa Hwy. bypass road between Keaau and Pahoa
Market days: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday between 6:00 AM and 1:30 PM
More information: Very large farmers market with about 150 vendors with Hawaiian crafts, plants, produce, jewelry, shells, ethnic and recycled clothing, food, live music, records/cds and books. Maku’u farmers market pictures
Keaukaha Panaewa Hawaiian Home Lands Farmers Market
Directions: This market is located on land leased from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands along Railroad Avenue across of Home Depot
Market days: Saturday and Sunday between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Moreinformation: Pictures and directions for the Keaukaha Panaewa farmers market
Kinoole Farmers Market
Directions: next to Kuwate Seed Shop, two streets mauka of Puainako Town Center. 1990 Kinoole Street, Hilo, HI
Market days: Saturday between 6:30 AM and 12:00 PM (noon)
More information: Pictures and directions for the Kinoole farmers market
Keaau Village Farmers Market
Directions: 16-0550 Old Volcano Road, Keaau, HI
Market days: Tuesday to Saturday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM
More information: Pictures and directions for the Keaau village farmers market
Volcano Farmers Markets
Farmers markets near and in Volcano village. The Ka’u farmers market is on the road between Kona and Volcano.
Volcano Farmers Market
Directions: 19-4030 Wright Road, Cooper Center, Volcano, HI
Market days: Sunday between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM
More information: Directions and photos of the Volcano Village Farmers Market
Ka’u (Na’ahelu) Farmers Market
(between Volcano and Kona)
Directions: The makai (ocean) side of Hwy 11 on the grounds of Shaka Restaurant. 95-5673 Mamalahoa Highway, Naalehu, HI
Market days: Wednesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM to noon (12:00 PM)
More information: Directions and photos of the Ka’u (Na’ahelu) Farmers Market website
Waimea Farmers Markets
Farmers markets in and around Waimea on the Big Island including one in Hawi (north of Waimea) and Waikoloa (between Waimea and Kona).
Waikoloa Village Farmers Market
Directions: Waikoloa Community Church Parking Lot. 68-3625 Paniolo Ave., Waikoloa, HI
Market days: Saturday between 7:15 AM and 10:00 AM
More information: Impression of the waikolua village farmers market
Waimea Town Market
Directions: Parker School Behind the Paniolo Country Inn. 65-1224 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, HI
Market days: Saturday from 8:00 AM to noon
More information: Pictures and directions for the Waimea town farmers market
Mid-week market at the historic Pukalani Stables
Directions: Pukalani Stables. 67-139 Pukilani Road, Kamuela, HI
Market days: Wednesday between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM
More information: Directions and more info on the mid-week Waimea farmers market
Kekela Farm
Directions: 64-604 Mana Road, Kamuela, HI 96743
Market days: Tuesday and Friday between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM
More information: Kekela farm website
Hawaiian Homestead Farmers Market
Directions: In the Kuhio Hale Building. 64-759 Kahilu Road, Waimea
Market days: Saturday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon)
More information: Directions and more information on the Hawaiian Homestead farmers market
Under the Banyan’s Farmers’ Market (Hawi farmers market)
Directions: Under the banyan trees in the heart of Hawi, corner of Akoni Pule (Hwy 270) and Hawi Rd (to Waimea).
Market days: Saturday between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Tuesday between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM
More information: Hawi farmers market website