Make time during your stay on the Big Island to experience the best of the island’s locally grown produce, and locally made arts and crafts. Check out our guide to farmers markets on the Big Island, whether it’s a Saturday, Sunday or a midweek market.
1. Kailua Village Farmers Market
This market is located in central Kona near Kailua Bay. This used to be one of the busier markets on the Big Island with over 40 vendors, however the number of vendors have now drastically reduced and can fluctuate depending on the day of the week.
When and where?
The Kona Farmers market operates from Wednesday to Sunday between 7 – 4pm near the corner of Ali’i Drive and Hualalai Road.
2. Ali'i Gardens Marketplace
Located near mile marker 2.5 on Ali’i Drive, the Alii Gardens Marketplace is not a farmers market but does sell crafts (although some are definitely not locally made). There are also a number of food vendors.
When and where?
This market runs every day except Monday between 10 – 5pm Wednesday, on Ali’i Drive near mile marker 2.5.
3. The Pure Kona Green Market
This popular market is committed to providing locally sourced produce and goods, and handmade arts and crafts – with a special emphasis on products that contribute to sustainable living. The market’s motto is ‘From the Land, by Our Hand’ and has grown rapidly over the last few years and now boasts 80 vendors.
Even though it’s located in Captain Cook this is the best farmers market in the Kona area.
Amongst the abundance of local produce, including Kona coffee, honey and macadamia nuts is a large contingent of local arts and crafts vendors. Food stalls and live music make this a great day out for everyone.
Hot tip: The Pure Kona Green Market is the closest farmers market to Horizon Guest House, making it a great place to stock up on fresh fruit, or even some vegetables if you decide to grill out by the pool.
When and where?
The Pure Kona Green Market is held every Sunday from 9 – 2pm at the Amy Greenwell Botanical Gardens, 82-6188 Mamalahoa Highway, directly opposite the Manago Hotel in Captain Cook.
4. Keauhou Farmers Market
Held in the parking lot of the Keauhou Shopping Center, this is a small market with everything you need. Committed to selling only produce grown on the Big Island, you’ll find delicious honey, coffee, macadamia nuts, meat, eggs and fresh bread.
The Keauhou Farmers Market works with a number of local farm vendors to bring you the best in local quality produce.
When and where?
Every Saturday between 8–12pm at the Keauhou Shopping Center in front of Ace Hardware, 78-6831 Ali’i Drive, Kona.
5. Hilo Farmers Market
Make sure you stop by the biggest and most popular farmers market on the Big Island of Hawaii. The Hilo farmers market runs every weekday but it’s the ‘market days’ on Wednesday and Saturday – with over 200 farmers and local crafters selling fresh produce, crafts, gifts and assorted flowers – that make it a must-visit during your stay on the Big Island.
When and where?
The open market is now held on the corner of Mamo Street and Kamehameha Avenue in downtown Hilo. Contained within the space of approximately 3 city blocks, the market has free parking nearby. The biggest (and best) days are Wednesday and Sunday. Get there early to get the best of the produce and the freshest flowers.
6. Waimea Town Farmers Market
The Waimea Town farmers market runs every in front of the Parker School in the center of Waimea. The vendor’s stalls surround a grassy area with picnic tables.
The Waimea Town farmers market is a great place to buy hot food and fresh produce.
When and where?
Saturdays between 7:30 am and noon in front of the Parker School in the center of Waimea.
8. Waimea Midweek Farmers Market
Around 40 vendors selling everything from fresh produce, orchids, coffee, and arts and crafts.
When and where?
The midweek farmers market is held at Parker Ranch Pukalani Stables every Wednesday between 9am-2pm.
Pukalani Stables is located at 67-139 Pukilani Road.
9. Maku'u Famers Market
Located in Pahoa, this is your one-stop shop for artisan goods, locally-cooked meals, and fresh produce.
When and where?
Located just south of mile marker 7 on Hwy 130, in the parking lot of the of the Maku’u ke Kahua Community Center.
Sundays between 8am – 2pm.
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Visiting a farmers market during your stay is not only a great way to sample the delights of the Big island but it’s also a great way to support the local community.
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