Hilo Farmer's Market

Produce market · Hilo

Hilo Farmer's Market

Produce market · Hilo

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Corner of Kamehameha Avenue and, Mamo St, Hilo, HI 96720

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Hilo Farmers Market is an open-air tropical haven where you’ll score fresh, exotic fruits, local treats, and handcrafted goodies with a friendly, laid-back vibe.  

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"Developed in 1988 by Richard “Mike” Rankin, the Hilo Farmers Market began with only four vendors selling goods from the back of their trucks. Today, the market hosts more than 200 local vendors and is open seven days a week, with the biggest turnout on Wednesdays and Saturdays. A popular destination for university students, it’s a great place to purchase local produce, honey, pastries, souvenirs, hot plates, and beverages. Check out vendors like Waiholoku‘i Garden, where owner Elizabeth Ward has worked for 20 years with her husband, Walter, and now their daughters; the family creates blends of endemic Hawaiian māmaki tea, which they sell alongside flavored salts and dried local fruits. Or go for shortbread from Hiro’s Cookies, run by Hilo native Bryson Hiro with the help of his mother, who has been baking for more than 40 years. Hilo Farmers Market was the first open market in the nation to be federally approved to accept food stamps via EBT electronic cards." - Maya-Lin Green

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"The Best of the US: Hilo Farmers Market The Huffington Post named the Hilo Farmers Market the best in the United States. For fresh local flavors, the market is open every day except Sunday. The big market days are on Wednesdays and Saturdays where more than 200 vendors including farmers and crafts people gather to sell their goods. If you're looking for local souvenirs to take home or just a place to grab a quick fresh and tasty lunch, the Hilo Farmers Market will provide a beautiful morning or afternoon of shopping and eating."

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"The Best of the US: Hilo Farmers Market The Huffington Post named the Hilo Farmers Market the best in the United States. For fresh local flavors, the market is open every day except Sunday. The big market days are on Wednesdays and Saturdays where more than 200 vendors including farmers and crafts people gather to sell their goods. If you're looking for local souvenirs to take home or just a place to grab a quick fresh and tasty lunch, the Hilo Farmers Market will provide a beautiful morning or afternoon of shopping and eating."

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"The Best of the US: Hilo Farmers Market The Huffington Post named the Hilo Farmers Market the best in the United States. For fresh local flavors, the market is open every day except Sunday. The big market days are on Wednesdays and Saturdays where more than 200 vendors including farmers and crafts people gather to sell their goods. If you're looking for local souvenirs to take home or just a place to grab a quick fresh and tasty lunch, the Hilo Farmers Market will provide a beautiful morning or afternoon of shopping and eating."

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"The Best of the US: Hilo Farmers Market The Huffington Post named the Hilo Farmers Market the best in the United States. For fresh local flavors, the market is open every day except Sunday. The big market days are on Wednesdays and Saturdays where more than 200 vendors including farmers and crafts people gather to sell their goods. If you're looking for local souvenirs to take home or just a place to grab a quick fresh and tasty lunch, the Hilo Farmers Market will provide a beautiful morning or afternoon of shopping and eating."

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vamsi C

Google
Hilo Farmers Market is such a unique and vibrant spot! You’ll find rare tropical fruits you’ve probably never seen before, alongside charming little stalls selling everything from local produce to handmade goods. One vendor even sold beautiful jewelry made from recycled plastic—so creative! Definitely worth a visit for a true taste of Hilo’s local culture.

Michael James Hoem

Google
Yes yes and yes. Everything one could want from a local market. Many many options all fresh genuine and local. Mangosteen, 🍯 honey, ☕️ coffee, 🥥 coconuts, 🍫 chocolates, rare fruits and vegetables they have it all. Also an AWESOME, craft and artist, creators market in tandem next door.

Autum Jastram

Google
So many different varieties of fruits I had no idea Hawaii had. The vendors were extremely nice and gave us many samples before we could even decide what sounded best. Our group purchased one of everything which was less than $15!! The parking was free and directly across the street from the farmers market. Be aware of your surroundings though, there are many homeless people who would shout very inappropriate things at anyone going by them on the sidewalk.

Maui World Travelers

Google
Our trustworthy driver brought us safely from Kona all the way to Hilo for our fun-filled day of sightseeing, and she wanted to check this place out and hopefully purchase stuff. ATMOSPHERE: The market is spread out over gravel lots in downtown Hilo under pop up tents, across the street from Mooheau Park. Parking is all street, or on a small gravel lot off of Beckley Street. There was also a small eatery within the grounds with outdoor seating full of people, but I didn't check it out. THE MARKET: Because we came on a Sunday at around 2pm, only 1 tent was occupied, and not even 50% at that. We were told the more bustling days were on the weekdays and Saturday. The maybe 10 or so vendors there were selling almost similar products, including vegetables, fruits, and crafts. One particular fruit that caught my eye was called "rambutan" which has a unique exterior similar to a protea flower, with the inside fruit tasting similar to a lychee but not as sweet, or so I was told. I was hoping to find fresh gandule beans in the pod but no one was selling them. My friend on the other hand, found fresh pohole ferns that were even cheaper than on Maui where we live. She lugged them back on the plane and eventually made her infamous pohole salad.

Alyssa Grace Caballero

Google
Best butter mochi I’ve ever had. Make sure to stop by and get multiple, you’ll run out before you get home. Overall, the market is a great place to get local produce from fruits, vegetables, and more.

Nicole Gerritsen

Google
Beautiful spot for fresh fruit and veggies. We were leaving the island the next day so we didn't get any, but they looked good! The crafts side of the market is kind of lacking. A couple stalls were amazing handmade things and definitely a win. But a lot was just junk that's not handmade by locals.

Gerthantis

Google
If you are used to big city farmer's markets you may think this is small, but look again. Although the footprint is small, what you will find here is a higher concentration of unique items and foods than you will find anywhere else on the island. We were able to buy some of every fruit we had never heard of to try at home. The people are wonderful too. One lady with dark hair, in particular, who sells pouches made with tropical patterns and fabric coasters that are backed with recycled coffee bean sacks. She was particularly wonderful.

Abdou Kattih

Google
Excellent experince Avery large variety of local fruits. Vendors were willing to let us try their fruits.
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Nelson Q.

Yelp
Great variety of vendors, Super awesome service, and best of all no inflated prices. Right in Hilo town, conveniently located near shops and restaurants too. Local vibe without being chaotic and noisy. We bought a fresh soursop, mountain Apples and lychee. Prices are very cheap, and there is a slight chance of being able to bargain for the best price. We also had poke and acai bowls at nearby Poke N Sides and Kula Shave Ice, then spent the morning walking around Hilo Town. Do not miss the best farmer's market in the entire 808 State!
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Sharon L.

Yelp
Thought this Farmer's Market would be bigger and better. There is a fruit side and dry foods/clothes/souvenirs side. All the vendors on the fruit side were selling the same thing with very little differentiation, and all cash only. We did not see the one pressed juice vendor that I saw on some reviews - that would definitely be lovely to have a few vendors that offer variety - maybe juice and fruit bowls? The fresh coconut vendor was selling the closest thing but not fresh juice. More like a watered-down fruit drink with added sugar (the type you find at a state fair). $10 for 2 cups. The only bright spot is the honey mango I bought for $3. Cut it up when we got back to our Airbnb and it was delicious. Only stayed for less than 15 mins total here. Not really worth the visit.
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Dhara T.

Yelp
Hilo Farmers Market is a must if you're in the area--especially if you love mangoes. I tried some of the juiciest, sweetest mangoes I've ever had in my life here. Totally worth the visit for the fruit alone! That said, not every vendor was the friendliest. A couple of them were a bit rude or short, which put a slight damper on the vibe. But honestly, the quality of the produce--especially the tropical fruit--makes up for it. If you're willing to overlook a few rough edges, you'll walk away with bags of amazing, fresh fruit and zero regrets.
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Leah H.

Yelp
If you find yourself in Hilo you need to come on over to the farmers market!!! Saturday is the day to go!! Not only do they have the most amazing fruit and veggies, but they have some prepared goodies as well. Each time I have gone I have found different treats. Fresh spring roll, stuffed sweet bread, fresh press juice, and more. You can also find things to buy like souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, bathing suits, art, the list just keeps going. All I can say is go, explore and BRING CASH!! It helps,.
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Kelly B.

Yelp
This is a big market with two sides. The fruit side and then across the street the souvenir side. Lots of exotic fruits plus a table with fresh coconuts for juice. There is also an awesome shaved ice store and hole in the wall poke shop.
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Judy C.

Yelp
When at Hilo, it is a must to do, visit Hilo's Farmer's Market. No excuse because the parking is free and plentiful ( Street Parking on Saturdays. You will never know what fruits, veggies, foods, orchids you can find when you visit. All visits are different for me! I can't leave Hilo Farmer's Market without bringing back a orchid. They are so cheap too, only $12. can't beat that prices back on Oahu! I always have to get one for my dinner table and they last so long til my next Hilo trip. hehe. They have different type every time. I was lucky to score the last 3 yellow orchids during my September visit. I love the abundant of fruits and veggies here at Hilo Farmer's Market, I noticed baby squash, cucumbers, bittermelon, they are so cute! First time ever I saw green eggplants and white bittermelon. So cool! I can't leave without bringing back produce and longan of course! The prices for longan are way cheaper than at Chinatown. ( * don't forget to pack them in your check in bag to clear agricultural at the airport) They made it back ok, since I figured out a way to pack them. I still need to look for the special color Hilo pineapple. (Next time!) The set up of tables for seller's does look like they are too cramp/close together but I didn't let that bother me. Hilo Farmer's Market is located at the corner of Kamehameha Ave. & Mamo Street. besides the frest local produce, you will also find artisanal goods such as baked goods, jams, honey, and handmade crafts, local meats, prepared foods, live music and entertainment here. When visiting, support local farmers and vendors, farm to table, stay and enjoy the lively atmosphere and community spirit! There's lot to see here!
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Nadine C.

Yelp
Shopping in Hilo, Hawaii... The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest of the eight main islands of Hawaii. Hilo side (on the east) is currently the wettest spot on earth! It's no wonder that the fruits, vegetables, and flowers here are so healthy, colorful, and plentiful! We looked at the prices, and they are lower than those on O'ahu! My friend, CeCe, bought several types of fruits. She'll share with me when we get back to the hotel... LOL! Note: we found free street parking Also - remember to visit the booths across the street for crafts, food, and clothing. There's also shave ice, burger, and poke available. The tote bag is in the poke shop. Get $2 off with a Yelp check-in! Everyone is so kind and friendly here!
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Sarah C.

Yelp
came here 2 days in a row because where else could we get fresh fruits for cheap :") the strawberry papaya ($1) was the best, followed by the sweet solo papaya ($1) then mango ($3)
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Matt C.

Yelp
This is our second trip to the Big Island and staying in the Hilo Area. The Farmer's Market is one of the key stops. Wednesday and Saturday are the best and the busiest days. We went on a Saturday morning. They not only have the Farmer's Market, they also have Arts and Crafts booths on the other side when you can stroll and look at the items created by the locals and enjoy all the activity. There are a few food stands selling various local foods too. We walked all around the area, as there are many other places of interest including nearby shops. The food area is really AMAZING. There are so many varieties of fruits and vegetables - many that I have never seen and/or heard of. There is also breads, baked good, candies and juices. There is so much energy and activity. We bought a couple of items - a BEAUTIFUL pineapple, and some Hawaiian smoked sea salt. We had some at a local restaurant (The Temple) mixed in their butter and served on Sourdough and we wanted to be able to duplicate the great flavors. Unfortunately they didn't have any Sourdough at the Farmer's Market - so we bought some at a local Bakery (Papa'a Palaoa Bakery) nearby. The people working the booths at the Market are very eager to serve you. They go out of their way to make a sale.
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David N.

Yelp
Definitely some deals to be had. Fresh fruit was very affordable compared to the touristy spots. Be careful though as the prices from vendors vary so walk around first. Also, a lot of bagged fruits are not as fresh as the ones still on the stems. By far our favorite were the Logan's, the mangosteens looked delicious but a lot were spoiled.
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Jarrod A.

Yelp
In the first 24 hours of being humbled yet honored to have accepted an invitation to join Yelp Elite, I immediately reflected on the first review I would write. I wanted to review someplace I frequent often, located in my hometown, brings a unique experience to all who visits, supports local and, brings back fond memories while growing up in Hilo. Welcome to the Hilo Farmers Market. Located in historic Downtown Hilo, this market dates back to the 1980's and through the years, has grown to become one of the best in the State of Hawai'i. Available daily, the best days to visit are Wednesday and Saturday, the Big Market Days. On these two days, vendors are packed into three covered paved lots, offering a vareity of items to browse through and purchase. A colorful, eclectic blend of merchants, their offerings as well as the shoppers, creates a vibrant hosh-posh in this open-air market. The vendors here all place a lot of care, time and, effort to first set up their area in the early mornings then, provide an ongoing interactive experience to those who are meandering through with extreme curiosity along with serious shoppers like myself. There's nothing of a national brand or big name supermarket presence here. All own their own business with most relying on the farmers market sales for their daily paycheck. Others make it a part-time gig for extra money. The vendors here and the love they place into their trade, gives this market a special, unique feel found nowhere else. It's a small "town" feel, a "local" feel. I know when I buy vegetables, baked goods and other items from multiple vendors, I'm directly supporting a local vendor/individual + farmers. It's a great feeling. Bring a reusable shopping bag with you. An umbrella if there's overcast or if it's raining. Don't let the weather or the time it may take to find parking to discourage you to visit this beautiful market in Hilo. Arrive early. Take the time to stroll through, talk to the vendors and ask them about the products they have in front of them. You'll be surprised what you'll learn. I know I did. And everytime I go there, I leave with something more precious. And I'm not talking about the items I purchased. Vegetables from a local farm, fruits that you never tasted. Fresh coconut water. Baked goods cooked by their family members. Crafts made by his wife. Items made with locally grown ingredients. A local brand that's now "theirs" which took years to start-up. Freshly squeezed lemonade mixed with island-style flavor choices like pineapple, lychee + lilikoi or li hing mui mango. Stories about their family, their culture, their life. The Hilo Farmers Market is more than just a market to me. It's an amazing experience with deeper meaning and depth that can only be explained by those who are lucky enough to visit this charming venue.
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Darlene M.

Yelp
LOVE this place! You can always spot great finds from fresh fruit, veggies, and flowers at a reasonable price. You can also find clothes, jewelry, leis, homemade items and home products. It is a great way to support local farmers and business people on the Big Island. Everyone is nice and accommodating. Love finding unique vendors and supporting their business. Definitely stop here, if you're visiting.
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Chantha S.

Yelp
I love to support small businesses!! If you're a fruit lover like me!! You must visit here. All the yummy tropical fruits you can imagine!! I paid 55 bucks for all these:)) Im a happy girl!! ALOHA!! Happy Vacation!!
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Dan T.

Yelp
I'm from Iowa and it takes a lot for a farmer's market to impress me... We'd traveled from Kona over to Hilo on a week day and it started raining...imagine that. Lol We scored rock star parking (free parking) on an adjacent street to the hard goods area of the market, but close to the produce area too. We were there on a small market day. If I recall correctly there are two big market days where additional vendors come in and setup. The hard goods (souvenirs, clothing, jewelry) area was fun with probably around 15+ vendors or so. We picked up a couple of touristy t-shirts for far less than what you can at the shops in Kona or Hilo...or even Walmart. The fruits and vegetables was what I was looking for. That area was across the streets and there were probably 20+ vendors in that area selling produce, coffee, preparing fresh fruit and coconut drinks. I bought and tried star apples and rambutan for the first time! I wasn't a huge fan of the star apples, but really liked the rambutan. On Saturday we went to the downtown farmer's market in Kona. The one that is hyped up so much... It was sad compared to Hilo... We had to pay for parking in Kona and there were maybe two produce vendors and 10 hard goods vendors... So if you are vacationing in Hawaii on the BI and want to hit a farmer's market...make your way over to Hilo! And if it's not a "big" market day don't worry about it... You'll find plenty of items here even on a "small" market day.
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Sasha K.

Yelp
If you're looking for the most unique fruit that you have not seen or had the pleasure to try yet then this Farmer's Market is the one for you. I would say it would be a true travesty for a fruit lover to come to the Big Island and miss out on this farmer's market. They have the typical fruits of papaya, passionfruit, apple bananas, pineapple that you can find at most farmer markets throughout the islands of Hawaii but nowadays post COVID it's quite hard to find the more unique fruits at the typical farmers markets. This is the place where you can find ice cream beans which have a cotton candy type of texture and hints of vanilla taste, sour sop which I'm not the biggest fan of that the locals compare to candy but it might just be an acquired taste. Jackfruit which tastes like juicy fruit bubble gum when you get a perfectly ripe one and even guava with a pink centre which I've been on the hunt for years and finally found at this market. Although this market is bursting with fruit, they have baked goods by locals and locally home-made arts and crafts in the secondary "tent" area. The people are so friendly and the environment is bustling but yet still have that relaxed vibe. Please do yourself a favour and no matter how far away you're staying from Hilo, make sure to rent a car and hop on over to this glorious market. Ps: don't forget to check the hours and days of operation prior to making your way over
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Joyce Z.

Yelp
I am a huge fan of Farmer's Markets on island as I am always looking for the freshest fruits while hoping to support local farmers. I originally was planning on coming for their big market day on Saturday but realized that their daily market had what I was hoping for already which is fresh fruits. Stopping by on a weekday means it was quiet and uncrowded. so, take your time and check all the vendors before buying as I noticed there tends to be some of the vendors had fruits almost half the price of others. I definitely loaded up on papayas, starfruit, and dragonfruit that would not only last me during my time in Hilo but also to take along for our stay on the other side of the island in Kona.
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Nicole F.

Yelp
We stopped here on a whim before leaving Hilo, it was fun quick experience. There is an artesian side and across the street food market. We bought local fruits native to the West Pac that we wouldn't have access to at home to try. We bought from several vendors and all were helpful in telling us which fruits were ripe and how to eat. Parking on side streets
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Annmarie M.

Yelp
I love Hilo and the farmers market. Hilo Farmers Market has been on my bucket list a long time, I am so grateful I made it there finally. It is pretty small now, even on Sunday. I came on Wednesday too- it seemed about the same for fruits/veg but on Sunday more non-food vendors. I bought fresh fruit, souvenirs and pearls. Came home happy! Everyone is so kind! Here you will find all manner of beautiful tropical fruit as well as vanilla beans, honey, coffee, spices, and fresh juices. Most vendors take cards but bring some cash and a reusable tote.
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Jon O.

Yelp
This farmers market in downtown Hilo runs every day of the week, but the best and busiest day is Saturday. I love that you can find every type of local fruit and vegetable here, super fresh and delicious, and decently priced. There are also a variety of baked goods, and across the street are many crafts and clothing vendors. Really something for everyone here!
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Katherine A.

Yelp
The Hilo Farmers Market is a wonderful place to pick up tropical local fruits and vegetables, art from local artisans and a few souvenirs. Depending on the day, the market is more populated than other days. We were lucky to find it packed with vendors the day before Thanksgiving. There were vendors selling local coffee, honey and jams. The flower arrangements are spectacular. There were three areas packed with vendors. I bought fruit and veggies for Thanksgiving that were fresh and delicious. I bought a handmade woven hat made by the artisan. We had glasses of fresh squeezed juices that were amazing. The vendors are super friendly and the atmosphere is festive. The markets gets crowed so get there early in the morning for street parking and best selections. Remember to bring your own bags. Some vendors take cards, but most are cash only.
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Carlos S.

Yelp
Lovely outdoor market in the quaint Hilo downtown. Fresh fruits, veggies, hot food, cold food, free samples, candles, tourist stuff... you can find just about anything you wish at the Farmers Market. We bought fruit, t-shirts and other stuff. Just check out the photos. Parking all around. Highly recommend.
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Thuy T.

Yelp
WARNING TOURIST RIP-OFF I would strongly caution anyone believing they would get a true farmers market experience here. Look on Yelp for really small true local farmers market where you'll be staying. Most the fruit sold here is popped and been sitting on the stand for days or weeks and are not fresh or pretty dry depending plus it's marked up 2 to 3 times more expensive than at the other local farmers market or even and then natural food stores. It's astonishing. It has become such a tourist trap. We are local here, and this market has gone so downhill it's both tragic and absolutely disgusting how the only remaining vendors shamelessly capitalize and rip-off anyone they assume is a tourist. This market in it's hayday was an absolute dream. Now it seems to be the gathering place for people who can't seem to sell their stuff anywhere else. $10 a coconut, $3 a piece for mangosteen, $6 per pound for rambutan and longan. That's REALLY expensive local prices. Further more, the worse fruit is kept close to the vendor so you can only ask for it, pay and only when you arrive home it's when you discover you've been cheated. Everyone here seems to hate their job. It reminds me so much of the mean spirited Asian outdoor markets in southeast asia. We found so many small farmers market close to our Airbnb that had the true aloha feel of a small farmers market and we ended up getting the best deals on local fruit at the natural food store. Do yourself a favor and completely skip this on your trip, it is such a rip off.
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Sharon K.

Yelp
Hilo is a very laid back (older Hawaii) town and one of the charming features is the Hilo Farmers market. You have to find street parking but this is finely a must stop in Hilo. They have lots of great fruit and vegetable vendors and across the street they have a lot of the local crafters selling their wares. I really enjoyed walking through and seeing all the unique gifts they have for sale.
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Diane S.

Yelp
Great place to see tourists. All the vendors sell the same thing however, good selection on local fruits in season. You will need to check pricing between the venders and quality of freshness on vegetables. Need a refreshing drink? Watch someone open a coconut and drink the fresh coconut water...then crack it open so you can eat the meat. Yum! All in all- a good place to visit. They accept cash and/or SNAP. ( Snap benefits must be exchanged for $1 vouchers for use) There are craft and food vendors across the street also. Go enjoy!
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Wulfstan C.

Yelp
After discovering the Hilo Farmers' Market when first in Hilo in 2016,we decided to go back if we visited teh Big Island again. We did so as part of our trip this summer and the market was as great as before,happily since other markets we'd been to in Honolulu and on Kauai ewre disappointing. This is the real deal, a big open-air public market, with an old-world feel about it, spanning several blocks with densely packed vendors, with a huge variety. The farmers' market section is large and a proper farmers' market, offering a big selection of produce at low prices. There are vendors selling all manner of other items as well, including tourist souvenirs, shirts, jewelry, daily items, and more. The market has two "big" days, Saturday and Wednesday. We have been to big markets on both occasions but this time we also briefly went on a small market day before leaving town. So far, this is the best farmers' market we've been to in the state.
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Avi R.

Yelp
After visiting Kona farmers market, we didnt have much expectations for Hilo (we felt it would be another tourist trap) but completely different to Kona. Hilo Farmers market is much bigger and has really good variety of produce, food counters, shopping (clothes, flowers, small biz). The variety of produce you find here is amazing and so fresh/affordable. We got to try the best Ube bread from an old lady in the market. We got the whole bag (4$). So soft and tasty. Most of the sellers/farmers are friendly. Be respectful of the locals and buy local! Mix of cash and credit card depending on stall (suggest to carry some cash). Wish we lived there, i would shop here everyday if i could.

Thomas F.

Yelp
Wednesday's(way less vendors) and Saturday's(a lot more vendors!). It's a cool local farmers market, fresh fruit / produce. Homemade island beverages. Souvenirs / T-shirts. Worth checking out if you are staying in Hilo!
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Lee D.

Yelp
Quality/Quantity - Bought some fruits not available on the mainland. Also, a good place for souvenirs, etc. Atmosphere - Cool local market. Open 7 days a week from 7am to 3pm. They slowly keep improving this. I think there is a gravel parking lot next door, but plenty of street parking today as it was raining. Women's bathroom is more user friendly. Men's is a single stall, one person at a time. Also no paper towels. Service - Good, many booths offered free samples. Big market days on Wed & Sat; glad we came on a Wed! They are working on expanding with more food trucks. SNAP EBT accepted. Price - Depends on what you buy. Owner Comment - Thanks for continuing to invest in this farmers market. Our visit today was so much better than last time (during COVID). Nice to see everyone back in business!
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Gail U.

Yelp
Occupies two sides of the street. Facing bay front, on the left side are the fruit, vegetable and flower vendors. It's literally body to body in here but you'll see wasabi, rambutan, durian, longanisa, papayas and more hete. On the right side of the farmers market it looks like a flea market or a swap meet. Look carefully cuz you may find treasures to your liking. We spent over $100 getting awesome deals. Buy one bracelet for $17 but buy 3 for $13 each. Purchase a $95 necklace get a free soap and bracelet. This former accountant is here and can customize any size S, M or L. Just select from the variet of items with meanings to their stone for a better Karma. There are art quality photographs, woven bracelets, sarongs, oils, jewelry and more here. For some vendors bring cash only. Affordable shopping spree can be had here. It's hot so bring your own water or be prepared to buy a beverage to quench your thirst.
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Kendra Clara R.

Yelp
So many fun options. The vendors are friendly and generous. Great little excursion to get fruits, veggies and souvenirs.
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Kathie s.

Yelp
This market was a great example of a perfect market with local fruits, veggies and food. This market did not seem like a tourist trap but a working market with great items. If you are visiting the Island and you need to stock up on veggies and fruit this is the place to go. Prices were reasonable and everything looked great. Be sure to try some of the different juices that vendors offer. You will never taste anything so good. Parking is available on the street and easy to find. Be sure to check and make sure it is open before going.
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Sophia L.

Yelp
Incredible farmers market in downtown Hilo. So much fresh veg and a few food stalls. $1 papaya is such a good deal!
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Elizabeth G.

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Whoever owns the fruit stand selling dragonfruit drinks and Lemonade at the corner is a COMPLETE ASS. We asked for the price of the drinks, and she said it's $10 for one and $16 for two. You would think for such a ridiculously pricey drink, you get real dragonfruit juice, BUT NO it's just a SYRUP-water mixture. Like I'm DEF NOT paying $10 for something worth less than a dollar. She saw us walking away and yelled, "5 dollars! 1 dollar!" I was like wtf and turned around. She then SHOOED us away in the most disrespectful manner. What the hell? What's more disgusting is that as we walked away, she assumed we were Chinese because we looked Chinese and CURSED us in Chinese! Funny my partner knows Chinese and heard her say, "Can't even afford 8 dollars losers." She was SO RUDE--it was outright offensive and discriminatory. What an asshole! This review is going everywhere on the internet until I get a formal apology from this woman. Avoid at all cost!
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Aisha H.

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Such a cool fun experience. With lots of fresh local produce at good prices. If you're on the big island you have to check out the Hilo farmers market. They have art vendors as well as produce vendors. My favorite part about this market is finding all the local fruit it was so colorful. The vendors too were really nice.
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Cathi C.

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I am trying to find contact info about your farmers market as we may be moving there from the Denver area where we have a very successful booth. Thanks! cathiclose799@hotmail.com
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Samantha W.

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Great farmers market with different areas. One section has a big selection of fresh fruit & veg. Across the street there's a lot of vendors selling jewelry, blankets, handmade soaps, obsidian daggers etc. If you're looking for more exotic fruit, this is a great place. They had fresh cacao pods, breadfruit, jaboticaba, mangosteen, rollinia, soursop, jackfruit, snake fruit, lady finger bananas, rambutan, longan, starfruit. They of course had all the other usuals - papayas, avocados, pineapples, guava, passionfruit, apple bananas etc. Don't expect to pay Vietnam or Thailand prices for the exotic fruit though. For reference, the mangosteens were $9 a bag. Papayas were available with great prices - depending on ripeness they were $1 each or even 5 for $1.
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Rachel K.

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During our trip to the Big Island we made a point to head over to the Hilo side while the Farmers Market was going on. They had so many vendors! One side of the market was the makers, gifts, art and clothes while the other side of the market was all the food and fresh produce. The food side was my favorite part and they had so much fresh produce, including some fruits I had never seen before. We ended up buying a few things along with a lilikoi lemonade which was so refreshing. You can definitely find some yummy things to snack on, but be sure to shop around as many of the vendors have similar items. You can shop around for quality or a great deal depending on what you're looking for. I also recommend walking around the block, there are so many small businesses and murals to look at. The mural by the farmers market was amazing!
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Rohan D.

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I love a good farmer's market, and I like them better if they have the actual farmers here instead of company representatives purporting to be growing the produce themselves. This is a great place to get fresh roasted coffee beans, delicious tropical fruit, honey, preserves, flowers, snacks, fruit drinks, baked goods, and local Aloha flavor. Bring a grocery bag.
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Stephen W.

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A must-do when in Hilo. So man fresh fruits, vegetables, and other farmer products in the main area. The best days are Wednesday and Saturday. The smaller area across the street has artisan non-food things such as paintings, jewelry, and clothes. Bring cash and your own tote bag so you don't have to buy one (although with yelp check in you get $2 off). Definitely worth the time to check it out. Free parking across the street.
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Virgie L.

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When I went about 12 years ago it was super good but now it's just a tourist trap. The fruits and veggies wasn't that good
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J T.

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Very cool and remote little farmer's market that is frequent mostly by locals. The food vendors were very nice. People are tolerant of tourists. We tried to blend in at best we could.
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Ivory B.

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Sadly, I can't rate this place 5 five star but will give a four star. The variety of local fruits and vegetables are great. I'm not sure about the good quality as they don't look so fresh. There were not many fresh cut flowers but you can still find some! The service is pretty mixed. Some stands will provide exceptional services; while it's not so pleasant to buy from others. I would probably blame on the Hawaiian humid or heat. Ambiance was ambivalent as the market was not crowded and quiet. I probably will return when I'm near by. I won't make a special trip for it!
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Kashyap J.

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This is absolute must stop if you are in town. It's a paradise for fruits and veggie lovers. Across the street are other stalls with local artists displaying beautiful arts. One I really liked but didn't want to take photo of ( felt it was insult to the artist) was 3D greeting cards. If you are there do check it out. We really stopped to buy fruits and coconut. It was $10 a piece( not refrigerated), peeled and cut fruits were $5 a container. Things looked bit on pricier side but I would rather spend my bucks here than store bought fruits to support locals. It was surprisingly sunny and pleasant. After walking around the Japanese garden and streets of Hilo eating fresh fruits was absolute must. Definitely in the list when will revisit this year.
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Scott W.

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Price fixing amongst all the sellers. They create the illusion of a market, but it's all the same stuff and same prices.
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Natalie Z.

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I enjoyed this farmer's market and the mix of produce, ready-made food, baked goods, crafts, and other souvenirs. I was able to sate my curiosity by trying some new tropical fruits like lanzones and mangosteens and also picked up some locally made gifts for friends and family. The tropical fruit was reasonably priced (in comparison to the mainland), though many of the vendors take cash only. Special shout out to the British (?) gentleman with the booth selling preserved Hawaiian ferns and orchid jewelry--these were by far one of my favorite gifts to take home. So unique, and at such a fair price, too.
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Leah N.

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We came back yesterday to buy more fruit. Overall I like the stands that have prices listed. Those stand that does not have price listed I would recommend asking for the price first. One lady charged us $42 bucks for one 6 pounds golden pineapple and the next stand was only $25 for one pineapple. The durian I got today for $45 dollar only had about three slices. It was so hollow. The other fruits we got were good. Still great place for papayas. I also like Logan's from here. Rambutan are fresh from the tree.
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Michael L.

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An absolute must-visit! Hilo Farmer's Market is a vibrant treasure trove of incredibly fresh, local produce. The selection of tropical fruits alone is mind-blowing - fragrant pineapples, exotic dragonfruit, apple bananas and more. Everything tastes like it was just picked. Friendly vendors proudly hawk their wares. Beyond fruits, amazing options for fresh vegetables, nuts, honey and crafts too. The perfect spot to load up on Hawaii's bounty!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Kay O.

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Every time I come to the big island, I always swing by the Hilo market on a Wednesday or Saturday!! Some days I make the journey for both days just to get extra snacks/fruits. The smells are simply outrageous and so unique I wish I could bundle that smell into some thing and take it back with me to the mainland!! There's also an amazing shaved ice place nearby that also does iced coffee! I love all the artisan arts and crafts as well as the unique items Hilo has to offer!! When you come here, you have to check out at least two different waterfalls!! They are simply breathtaking and you won't be disappointed!!
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Irms R.

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Staff is friendly, variety of items, lots of vendors, price is somewhat reasonable, market parking, facilities somewhat clean.