The Big Island has more than 30 farmers markets, spread across every part of the island. Most run just one or two days a week, but there are enough of them that you can fit one into almost any day of your trip without going out of your way.
The range is wide. Hilo’s Farmers Market runs Wednesday and Saturday with over 200 vendors and is the largest on the island. On the other end, you have small roadside stands and single-farm markets that take twenty minutes to browse. Most sell a mix of fresh produce, prepared food, and locally made goods.
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A few practical notes before you go: many markets are cash-preferred or cash-only, parking at the Hilo market on busy days takes patience, and hours listed below are what’s advertised but call ahead or check social media if you’re making a special trip.
Map of Farmers Markets on the Big Island
On this map you can see the location of all farmers markets described on this page. These markets are also described more in-depth further down this page.
Farmers Markets near Kona
Farmers markets in and around Kailua Kona and Captain Cook (south of Kona). See our dedicated page on the 6 farmers markets in the Kona district for a more in-depth description (including pictures) of these farmers markets.
Kona Village Farmers Market
- Directions: At the intersection of Hualalai Rd. and Aliʻi Dr., in the parking lot next to the Kona Public Library (across from Hale Halawai) in Kailua-Kona
- Market days: Wednesday to Sunday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- More information: Pictures, directions and more info on the Kona village farmers market.
Aliʻi Garden Market Place
- Directions: 75-6129 Aliʻi Drive, Kailua-Kona
- Market days: Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- More information: directions and pictures of the Aliʻi garden marketplace.
Hoʻoulu Community Farmers Market
- Directions:Located on the Lawn in front of Outrigger Kona at Keauhou bay – 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI. 96740
- Market days: Every Wednesday and Friday between 09:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- More information: Directions and pictures of the Hoʻoulu community farmers market on Facebook
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: Open 9am-5pm Monday and Wednesday through Friday, Closed Tuesdays. Open on Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
- More information: more information, pictures and directions for the South Kona fruit stand
The Pure Kona Green Market
Formerly known as the South Kona green market.
- Directions: Located at the Amy Greenwell Botanical Gardens across from the Manago hotel in Captain Cook
- Market day: Sunday between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- More information: more information and directions for the Pure Kona green market.
Pineapple Patch Farmstand in Holualoa
Located in the heart of Holualoa, this new farmstand is a welcome addition to the Kona-area food scene. Specializing in white pineapple — with thousands planted — the stand also offers a variety of seasonal fruits and fresh hydroponic vegetables grown onsite. It’s a great stop for locally grown produce straight from the source.
- Directions: Located at 78-6854 Mamalahoa Hwy in Holualoa, Hawaii 96725
- Market day: Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The white pineapple patch farmstand in Honualoa.
Palisades Farmer’s Market (closed)
The Palisades Farmers Marked is not operating anymore (October 2021)
Farmers Markets near Hilo
We provide a more in-depth description of the most popular Hilo farmers markets here.
Uncles ʻAwa Bar and the Kalapana Night Market
At the end of highway 137 where the 1990 lava flow covered the majority of the Kalapana village and the famous Kaimū Black Sand Beach.
Directions: 12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach Rd, Pāhoa, HI 96778.
Market days:
- Wednesday between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM (website) for the night market with live music, also known as the “Wednesday Night Hoʻolauleʻa Market”. Note that there is a $10/pp cover charge for entrance, and this is more a place to go for live music, dancing, and food and drinks.
- Saturday between 8:00 AM and noon for Uncles Kaimū Farmers Market (website) .
More information: The venue for the farmers market (Uncles ʻAwa Club) is also opened daily from 7:00 AM on. There is a smoothie shack and ‘Uncles Kitchen’ which serves BBQ plates, local style food plates, burgers, appetizers, and fresh fish burgers or plates from 11 am till 7 pm. Uncles ʻAwa Bar is open from 10 am till closing.
Hakalau Farmers market and food share
The Hakalau Farmers market is a small market that is located on the terrains of the Botanical World Adventures.
- Directions: TEMPORARY Location: Hakalau Veteran’s Park (see the website linked below for the most recent location)
- Market Day: Tuesdays afternoon between 3 pm and 5 pm
- More information: at the Hakalau farmers market website.
The Hakalau farmers market is small community farmers market. Image credit: Deborah Scrivens
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 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- More information: Market @ the mill website
Hilo’s Farmer’s Market
- Directions: Corner of Kamehameha Avenue and Mamo Street
- Market days: Wednesday and Saturday between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The market is also open all other days of the week between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., but there will be less vendors.
- More information: Directions and photos of the Hilo Farmers Market
The Hilo Farmers market is the largest and most popular farmers market on the Big Island for a reason. On market days there are over 200 vendors selling fresh produce and locally made crafts. See the following video for an impression of the market:
Makuʻu Farmers Market
- Directions: on the Makuʻu Farmer’s lot along the Keaau/Pahoa Hwy. bypass road between Keaau and Pahoa
- Market day: Sunday between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM
- More information: The second largest farmers market on the island with over 3,000 visitors and 173 vendors each market day offering fresh produce, local crafts, and food stalls. Note there is a $2 parking fee, more details on their website.
The Pahoa Farmer’s Market
- Directions: At the old Luquins/Akebono parking lot in Pahoa town across from Boogie Woogie pizza. 15-2942 Pahoa Village Rd.
- Market day: Sunday from 8:00 AM to noon
- More information: On their (rarely updated) facebook page.
Panaʻewa Farmers Market
- Directions: This market is located at 363 Railroad Ave in Hilo (across form the Home Depot parking lot)
- Market days: Saturday between 06:00 and 10:00 AM.
- More information: Pictures and directions for the Keaukaha Panaewa farmers market
Kinoole Farmers Market
- Directions: next to Kuwate Seed Shop, two streets Ma Uka 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
The Keaau village farmers market is a very small market serving mostly the Keaʻau community. They relocated in June 2024 to a new location at the Shipman industrial complex, across the street from Little Cesar’s.
- Directions: at the Shipman industrial complex (16-202 Wiliama Place), across the street from Little Cesar’s in Keaʻau (google maps link)
- Distance from Hilo: 8 miles (15 minutes by car)
- Market days: 7 days a week from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- More information: The Keaau farmers market doesn’t have an online presence.
Hilo Town (Friday Night) Market
Hilo Town Market runs every Friday night in historic downtown Hilo, with local artists, handmade goods, food vendors, and live music all in one spot. It’s a genuine piece of local life and well worth an evening if you’re in town.
- Directions: 69 Waianuenue Avenue
- Market days: Friday afternoon/evening from 5pm to 9pm
- More information: See the Hilo Town Market website
Volcano and Kaʻu Farmers Markets
Farmers markets near and in Volcano Village. The Kaʻu farmers market is on the road between Kona and Volcano.
Volcano Village Farmers Market
- Directions: 19-4030 Wright Road, Cooper Center, Volcano, HI
- Market days: Thursday between 3 PM and 6 PM and Sunday between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM
- More information: Directions and photos of the Volcano Village Farmers Market
Kaʻu (Naʻalehu) Farmers Market
(in Naʻalehu between Volcano and Kona)
- Directions: The Ma Uka (mountain) side of the highway just before the 77 gas station and Bay Clinic (when coming from Hilo/volcano).
- Market days: Wednesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM to noon (Wednesday is the main market day with most vendors)
- More information: Directions and photos of the Kaʻu (Naʻalehu) Farmers Market website
Paradise Meadows in Kaʻu (farm stand)
(not a farmers market but a farm stand with locally produced produce, coffee, honey, macnuts, and chocolate)
Paradise meadows is a 75 acre farm close to the most southern point of the USA. Their farm stand is open 7 days a week from 9 AM – 5:30 PM where you can get free samples of the products in sale and also get enjoy a brief tour of the farm.
- Directions: About 7/10ths of a mile down South Point rd from the turnoff at Hwy 11 (between mile markers 69 and 70)
- Farm stand days: the stand is open 7 days a week from 9 AM – 5:30 PM
- More information: on the Paradise Meadows website.
Waimea Farmers Markets
Farmers markets in and around Waimea including one in Hawi (north of Waimea) and Waikoloa (between Waimea and Kona). We have a dedicated page on the 4 most popular farmers markets in Waimea (market days: Saturday and Wednesday) where you can a more in-depth description and photos.
Farmers’ Market at Hāmākua Harvest
The Sunday Farmers’ Market at Hāmākua Harvest offers only locally produced goods, ono food, live music and a free educational event weekly. Drink a coconut, buy a t-shirt and experience the warm hospitality of Hamakua. SNAP/EBT welcome!
- Directions: At the intersection of Mamane St. and Hwy 19 in Historic Honoka’a Town
- Market days: Sunday between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- More information: Email [email protected] or go this farmers’ market website for more information.
Overview of the stands at the Sunday Farmers’ Market at Hāmākua Harvest. Image credit: the Farmers market at Hamakua Harvest.
Waikoloa Community Market
Every 1st Saturday of the month from 9 am till 1 pm, the Waikoloa Community Market features a variety of vendors offering fresh produce, plants, eggs, fish, bakery items, artisan prepared foods, creative artwork, jewelry, crafts, music and more.
- Directions: 68-1820 Waikoloa Rd, Waikoloa, HI 96738
- Market days: Every 1st Saturday of the month from 9 am till 1 pm
- More information: see the Waikoloa markets website for details
Waimea Town Market
- Directions: Parker School Behind the Paniolo Country Inn. 65-1224 Lindsey Road, Kamuela, HI
- Market days: Saturday from 7:30 AM to noon
- More information: Pictures and directions for the Waimea town farmers market
Kuhio Hale farmers market (Waimea)
- Directions: 64-756 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, HI 96743
- Market days: every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- More information: on the Kuhio Hale Farmers Market website.
Kekela Farm
Note that this is a *farm* market, not a *farmers* market. This means that you can buy farm-fresh produce from one provider (the Kekela farm) at the following two locations:
- Directions: 64-604 Mana Road, Kamuela, HI 96743
- Market days: Tuesday between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM at 64-604 Mana Road
- Directions (2): Waimea Town Market at Parker School, Kamuela
- Market days (2): Saturday between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM
- More information: Kekela farm website
Kamuela Farmers Market
- Directions: Pukalani Stables. 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, HI
- Market days: Saturday from 7:00 AM to noon
- More information: Directions and more information on the Kamuela farmers market
Pukalani Midweek Market
- Directions: Pukalani Stables. 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, HI
- Market days: Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 1:00 pm.
- More information: Directions and more at the Pukalani Midweek Market website.
Kings’ Shops Farmers Market (at the Waikoloa beach resort)
- Directions: 250 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA
- Market days: every Tuesday from 9 AM to 2:30 PM
- More information: The Kings’ Shops weekly Farmers Market is held throughout the center and features local produce, crafts and freshly made pastries and jams. More information at the ‘weekly events’ section of the kingsshops website.
Under the Banyan’s Farmers’ Market (Hawi farmers market)
- Directions: Held at the Kohala Village Hub on 55-514 Hawi Rd, Hawi, HI 96719.
- Market days: every Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at the 1Heart Hub
- More information: Read more about this farmers market on Hawi famers market facebook page.