Farmers’ markets, sometimes referred to as sunshine markets, on the islands are a part of life for locals and an experience for visitors. Roadside stands, open-air marts, tour and pick-your-own farms are abundant on Big Island. Find exotic fruits, fresh seafood, plentiful greens and produce, coffee, meats, gourmet items and handcrafted products.
Smell the fragrant flowers and delicious food cooking as you wander through vendor stalls, sampling as you go. A day at the farmers’ market can provide plenty of entertainment, with farmers chopping vegetables, slicing through vividly colorful fruits and lots of conversation about the items. The Big Island farmers’ markets are an excellent way to learn about the locals and how they eat. If you’re lucky, you’ll get recipe ideas with your purchases, a great way to create an at-home dining experience in your vacation rental or even just a plate of quick and portable eats for a picnic.
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Farmers Markets near Hilo
Hilo Farmers Market is popular and it’s open year-round from early morning to late afternoon. Rambutan, hydroponic lettuce, warabi, protea, Peruvian tamales, coconut popsicles and fish sausage are only a handful of the island fare and fauna on display. You can manage your souvenir shopping here in historic downtown Hilo. Near and within Hilo are the Keaau Village, Mamo Street and Panaewa Hawaiian Home Lands Farmers’ Markets (all open daily) and the Market Place is across from the Hilo Farmers’ Market.
Other Farmers Markets
In Hamakua is the Honokaa Farmers’ Market on Saturday and Laupahoehoe Farmers’ Market on Sunday. Waimea has markets on Saturday (Hawaiian Homestead) and Kekela Farm on Tuesday and Friday. Kohala has a weekday and weekend markets, The Kings’ Shops Farmers’ Market (Wednesday) and Saturday markets, Under the Banyans and Waikoloa Village. Kona, Kau and Puna have many more markets, including the Volcano Farmers’ Market at the Cooper Center. Go for the hot breakfast and taste as many breads, jams, poi, candy and produce items you can eat.
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Farmers’ coops, flea markets and fruit stands are found throughout Big Island, all in settings that are near or in places you’ll want to explore anyway so make them a part of your itinerary and taste something new.