there are several farmers markets in and around Hilo on the Big Island. The Hilo farmers market is by far the largest and most popular one, but each one of the smaller ones is certainly worth a stop if you happen to pass by on a market day. You will find information on the following farmers markets in and near Hilo:
Table of contents
- Hilo Farmers Market (Hilo)
- Market @ the Mill (Mountain View, 13 miles from Hilo)
- Keaau Village Farmers Market (Keaʻau, 8 minutes from Hilo)
- Maku’u Farmers Market (Pahoa, 15 miles from Hilo)
- Pahoa Community Farmers Market (Pahoa, 15 miles from Hilo)
- Kinoole Farmers Market (Hilo)
- Panaewa Hawaiian Home Lands Farmers Market (Hilo)
- Hilo Town (Friday Night) Market (Hilo)
- The Online “Farm-to-Car” market (Keaʻau)
Table of Contents
- Hilo Farmers Market (Hilo)
- Market @ the Mill (Mountain View, 13 miles from Hilo)
- Keaau Village Farmers Market (Keaʻau, 8 minutes from Hilo)
- Maku’u Farmers Market (Pahoa, 15 miles from Hilo)
- Pahoa Community Farmers Market (Pahoa, 15 miles from Hilo)
- Kinoole Farmers Market (Hilo)
- Panaewa Hawaiian Home Lands Farmers Market (Hilo)
- Hilo Town (Friday Night) Market (Hilo)
- The Online “Farm-to-Car” market (Keaʻau)
For all markets on the Big Island see our list of farmers markets in Hawai’i.
1: Hilo Farmers Market
The Hilo Farmers Market is a must-visit if you are in Hilo on a Wednesday or Saturday. Over 200 local farmers and crafters sell their produce, crafts, gift items and tropical flowers in a festive outdoor atmosphere that recalls back to the old “plantation” days of early Hilo.
Market day at the Farmers Market in Hilo, Hawaii.
This market is a favorite of both locals and visitors, and a great place to pick up gifts and souvenirs for your loved ones back home!
The Hilo Farmers market is the largest and most popular farmers market on the Big Island for a reason. See the following video to see what you can expect when visiting this farmers market:
Directions and market hours for the Hilo Farmers Market
The Hilo farmers market is located at the corner of Mamo Street and Kamehameha Avenue in historic downtown Hilo in front of Hilo bay. Big market days are Wednesday and Saturday between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. 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.
The Hilo Farmers market looks like this if you approach from the Ma Uka (uphill) direction:
The Hilo farmers market on a market day (Wednesday and Saturday).
More information on the Hilo Farmers Market website.
Don’t forget about the free parking at the farmers market! Map retrieved from Hilo Farmers Market website on 05/2017.
2: The Hilo Coffee Mill “Market @ The Mill” in Mountain View
The farmers market in Mountain View features Hawai`i grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and other Hawaii-grown farm and value-added products. All vendors sell products grown on local farms or value added products using Big Island grown produce. Fresh cooked local ingredient breakfasts are prepared outside on the griddle every Saturday.
- Directions: Hilo Coffee Mill Farm, 17-995 Volcano Rd. (Between Mile Markers 12 and 13) in Mountain View, HI.
- Distance from Hilo: 13 miles (22 minutes by car)
- Market days: Saturday between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- More information: Market @ the mill website
For more information about the Market @ The Mill call Katherine Patton at +1 (808) 968-1333.
3: Keaau Village Farmers’ Market
The Keaau village farmers market is a 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, across the street from Little Cesar’s in Keaʻau (google maps link)
- Distance from Hilo: 8 miles (15 minutes by car)
- Market days: Tuesday to Saturday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM
- More information: The Keaau farmers market doesn’t have an online presence, but try this facebook page.
4: Makuʻu Farmers Market (Pahoa)
The Maku‘u Farmers Market is a large market with stalls for up to 200 local merchants and artisans. You can find produce and food at the market, and a wide variety of new and recycled products including crafts, plants, jewelry, clothing, books, and records/cds.
The Farmers’ Market often has live music and entertainment in addition to a small food court which make it a fun stop if you pass by on Sunday mornings. “thing to do,” the “place to be” on Sunday morning.
5: Pāhoa Community Farmer’s Market (Pahoa)
You can expect to find about 20 vendors on the newest farmers market on the island (since October 4, 2020).
- Directions: At the Pahoa Regional (or District) Park on Kauhale st. in the parking lot above the skate park
- Distance from Hilo: 15 miles (22 minutes by car)
- Market day: Sunday from 7:00 AM and noon
6: Kinoole Farmers Market (Hilo)
This is a good stop if you are looking for a local (less touristy) farmers market in Hilo. The Kinoole farmers market prides itself to sell only 100% Hawaiian grown products, the best of which sell out early.
The best things sell out early so make this a stop at the start of your day if you are interested in visiting.
- Directions: next to Kuwate Seed Shop, two streets Ma Kai of Puainako Town Center. 1990 Kinoole Street, Hilo, HI
- Market days: Saturday between 06:00 am to 11:00 am
- More information: try the Kinoʻole farmers market on their facebook page or website.
The Kinoole Farmers Market is located on a parking lot at 1990 Kinoole Street in Hilo. Image: the Kinoʻole Farmers Market website.
7: Panaʻewa Hawaiian Home Lands Farmers’ Market (Hilo)
The Keaukaha Panaʻewa Farmers Market first opened in 2011 and is one of the younger farmers market on the Big Island. The market is committed to helping the Panaʻewa and island community, local farmers and food providers offer fresh, Hawaiʻi grown and/or produced products. The market aims to support food and environmental sustainability and to foster a sense of community among people from diverse backgrounds.
Try to drop by if you are shopping for groceries at the shopping mall next door for a more local taste of Hawaii.
- Directions: This market is located on land leased from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands along Railroad Avenue across of the Home Depot parking lot (363 Railroad Ave, Panaʻewa)
- Market days: Saturday between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM
- More information: visit the Keaukaha Panaʻewa Farmers website for the newest updates.
Overview of Panaʻewa Farmers Market Image credit: Panaewa market website.
8: The Hilo Town (Friday Night) Market
New to the island with the kick off event on October 1st, 2021. An afternoon/evening market followed by live music until midnight. Here are the preliminary details:
- Directions: 69 Waianuenue Avenue (near The Temple and Jackie Rey’s — directly across the street from Mo’s Fish & Chips)
- Market days: Friday afternoon/evening from 5pm – 8pm
- More information: See the Hilo Town Market website.
The Online Farm-to-Car market in Keaʻau
This is a weekly virtual farmers market with an online shopping platform where consumers can purchase local produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, and value-added products. Note that a $2 pickup fee will be added to your order, and that there is a $25 minimum for all orders.
- Directions: Pickup is at the Puna Hongwanji Mission in Keaʻau.
- Order days: The online marketplace is open for purchases from Friday 10 AM to Monday 6PM
- Pickup Day: Wednesday from 3 PM to 6 PM
- More information: For more information and to place your orders, go to the Farm-to-Car website.
More large farmers markets on the Big Island
You can find farmers markets all over the island (map of all Big Island farmers markets). Because most markets are only open one or two days of the week visiting them requires some preparation. You can find more information directions and opening days on the larger farmers markets here: