Maui Swap Meet

One dollar admission! Not 75 cents!! Everything here is extremely overpriced. The staff were unfriendly, parking was very tight, and there were fewer food trucks than expected. The restrooms were dirty and had long lines. I also had a very unpleasant experience at one of the jewelry stores. I asked for the price of an item and was told it was $30. However, when I went to pay and handed over $30, another older lady said it was actually $35. When I questioned the price change, she said it was $35 because she’s the owner, and if I didn’t want it, I didn’t have to buy it.

First time visiting Hawaii — and Maui. Drove with family to Maui Swap Meet on Saturday. The vendor selection was excellent and diverse. Even picked up two Açaí Bowls — they were a bit expensive at $15 each (cash only), but totally worth it. Possibly the best Açaí on the island (Maui). Shame the Swap Meet is only open on Saturdays; would’ve loved to come again. Also, forgot to note down the name of the Açaí shop, but it’s all good. If visiting Maui — as either a local or tourist — this one is a definitely must-go spot! Last visited: January 17, 2026

Cool Saturday morning experience with lots of local businesses with arts and crafts to explore. Only $1 to get in with plenty of free parking. Some very unique local businesses and some “generic ABC type” store T-shirt’s and gifts…come early before it gets hot, it is definitely worth checking out.

A lot of different booths offering everything from shaved ice, novelty items, men’s and women’s clothing, and local food and produce. A few good bargains but the rest of the booths were pricey. A great walk around for .75.

Awesome place to get traditional handicrafts made from local, natural materials, actually reef-safe sunblock, and fresh coconut juice/meat from a coconut master.

Highly recommend eating at Shibiz Maui here!! The Maui Swap Meet is a fantastic Saturday morning destination for both visitors and locals. Located in Kahului, it offers a wide variety of locally made goods, from handcrafted jewelry and wood carvings to fresh produce and unique souvenirs. The atmosphere is lively, and vendors are friendly, showcasing authentic Hawaiian craftsmanship. There's plenty of parking, and the small entrance fee is well worth it. While it’s more of an artisan market than a traditional swap meet, it’s a great spot to support local businesses and find one-of-a-kind gifts. Arrive early to beat the heat and crowds.

We bought so many souvenirs for family here. We ate at the YB food truck *chefs kiss* prices for everything were really good. Bought a super cool hammock too

We had such a great time exploring the Maui Swap Meet! It’s the perfect mix of everything — from beautiful handmade crafts and local art to fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, and island-made snacks. There’s also a fun assortment of imported items at great prices, so you can easily find souvenirs for everyone. Parking is super convenient in the college lot, and the $1 entrance fee is well worth it for the experience. The atmosphere feels relaxed and local, with friendly vendors and a true community vibe. If you love browsing creative finds and tasting local flavors, this is definitely a stop to add to your Maui itinerary!

This is my second or third visit to the Maui Swap meet. Over two years ago we visited and found some great vendors offering goods, wares, and products, almost all brand new, or hand made, or people starting a new business. That said, just about everyone was happy and friendly. Located in a beautiful setting, a huge college parking lot, not your typical lot, though, you have the tropical air and vegetation all around.... At the same time you're perusing a huge array of items ranging from clothing to carved drift wood and gourds, to toys, signs, and hot sauces, to a very eclectic variety of ready to eat food items. Because that experience was so positive we had to pay them another visit. Everything was still fantastic, maybe even better since Covid-19 isn't such a big deal anymore. Shave ice, spam musubi, bulgogi sushi rolls, banana-chocolate chip bread, and lumpia Shanghai made for great morning snacks and seemed to please the whole family. The one vendor I'm gonna call out here is HiSpice. The variety of hot sauces offered is beyond belief. The flavor profiles are more than pleasing to the palate. Ranging from mild to super hot, I tried just about all of them and learned that this ten-year-old family business was started by a couple brothers, one of whom was a chef and restaurnteur for many years alongside his chemist sibling; what a combination, it works wonderfully! Needless to say I left with a box of different sauces after enjoying the many samples, but even more the visit and awesome conversation with Sai (I'm not sure I'm spelling his name correctly). This place only operates on Saturdays. It'll cost you, and anyone else over 12 in your party, .75 cents to get in, but it's well worth it! You'll save so much on souvenirs and stuff for your visit you should make this a priority. I'll be back!

I love this swap meet! I entered thinking it would either be a farmers market with produce, or a janky flea market like the one at Alina Stadium on Oahu. Guess what... nether! It's a cool little swap meet with mostly artisan goods. And the prices are reasonable! Note too much duplication both to both either. You can also find good deals in souvenirs. Not a ton but enough. Had great Shave Ice at a very good price at Maui Girls Shave Ice. Oh and it's a large parking lot so no need to stewed about finding parking. I'm going here every time I hit up Maui from note on!

If you love Maui then you know what this is all about. That Saturday morning checklist to stroll and take it all in. It's fun as heck with plenty things to see buy and eat.

We are ready for our vegetables and Banana Bread. We ll go first thing tomorrow. It's been a while and we can only hope people we look forward to seeing are still having a business going. We saw old friends. Great way to plan a meal

The Maui swap meet is always fun to walk Saturday mornings. The atmosphere is always exciting because sometimes you find a new vendor and visit your regular sellers. The staff in the ticket booth are so friendly as you pay your 75cents and get ready to spend. I bought a new wood piece from friend Sam. Thanks you uncle. Found a super nice vendor who weaves palm products. Thanks Tiara "T" of "Roots & Kultire" ,wife loves her hat. Also found " Mauka'i Bakery " Thank you Patricia for the wonderful sourdough bread loaf and boysenberry scone. Can't stop eating the bread. Over all we had a great day, so if your into art work, farmers market produce and locals handmade products this is your place. Enjoy everyone

Check out the henna tattoos at Maui swap meet . This one was $35.00 . Kid friendly artist!

I highly recommend Maui Swap Meet. We had an afternoon flight so took an Uber there quite costly but I'm glad we did. Nice selection of artisanal, imported goods and food. Some artists are working on their craft there so that's interesting to see. Everyone was very nice. It's clean and well laid out. Cost .75cents for entry is a no brainer. There is some shade, portable restrooms which I did not use so can't comment. No poochies allowed except service which I'm good with as it was a bit crowded so hard for poochies to walk about comfortably. It's a good pick especially is you ha e a rent a car while Visiting which I highly recommend.

This beautiful open air market brings together dozens of local vendors selling everything from baked goods to textiles, produce, decor and local goods such as guava jams and Hawaiian sea salts. A must stop is Aunty Lia's for Hawaiian toffees, banana amd pineapple breads, pineapple macadamia nut cake, cookies and brownies. #maui #mauiswapmeet #mauitourism #farmersmarket

A swap meet with lots of variety! I had contacted one of my favorite jewelry artists to see where I could find her work, and she said I could meet up with a vendor who would be showing her items here. There was plenty of parking in the UH Maui lot--some even providing shade in the back. The entry fee was 75 cents per person at the main gate. My first stop was to pick out some gorgeous glass jewelry--and I'm glad I went there to start! I learned that even though the swap meet is open until 1:00, some of the vendors start heading out as early as 11:30. Even so, we ended up staying until just before closing time, as there were so many tents to explore. We came away with artwork, hats, a knife, jewelry, and some bags. Some of the shops offered big discounts off their sticker prices for the swap meet. We also had a break with some haupia shave ice. Yum! Be sure to bring your hat and some sun screen. When you are outside the shop tents, there aren't many other places to sit to keep you out of the sun. It's also a good idea to bring your own bags--unless you want to buy some from one of the shops there!

Love this place especially when it used to be across McDonalds in Kahului. Still has a welcoming environment.

Great venue to shop around for souvenirs and snacks. I was able to find the most delicious trail mix from Maui Macaroon. Definitely go check it out if you're in the area. Entrance is .75 cents per person and has plenty of free parking.

Great place to find souvenirs, island attire and food/fruits. The same vendors have been at the same location for many years. The kids love that vendor on the far right end with the bracelets, rings, hairclips. They have a huge selection and irresistible prices. Minimal entry fee. Located at the Maui college. Plenty of parking and shaded parking! Overall pretty clean too.

Fun swap meet with a lot of well priced souvenirs. Bring seventy-five cent ($0.75), which is the admissions fee. They had a lot of flowers, clothes, trinkets and various items. I recommend going early when the temperature is cooler. There is no shade and the asphalt can get hot.

My Saturday morning ritual while I'm on the island is to shop at the Swap Meet. A classic gathering of locals promoting there aloha goods to the world plus fruits & vegetable farmers peddling fresh organic products. I enjoy the cheap junk from China being sold but it's the vibe of wandering around and searching for just one item that reflects the aloha spirit I wanna bring home. However I gotta give a shout out to one vendor in particular and that's JEFF'S JAM's & JELLY's cause he's da bomb for all things jelly & jams but it's his Kabli Marinade sauce for grilling that's outstanding. I just purchased 6 bottles to be shipped out today. You grab some Jeff's sauce & few pounds short ribs and you'll find your about to have mind alternating experience of delicious chow. Now this swap gathering is only on Saturdays and it's a limited time so get there early and 75 cents to enter and you have an experience!

This is my first time visiting the Maui swap meet. It's open every Saturday, and admission prices $.75. Parking is free and ample. Several vendors have touristy like items labeled with "Maui", and several jewelry vendors. A lot of the vendors are local and are artists, including wood cutters, local soap makers, and jewelry makers. They also had locally screened T-shirts, as well as bags and purses. In the back of the swap meet, there's a few food trucks with tacos, shave ice, and smoothies. The Maui swap meet is definitely a lot smaller than the Aloha Stadium swap meet in Honolulu, but I was able to find some carved gourds, which were pretty interesting. One of them had the nativity scene which I thought was really cool.

This a Saturday must when traveling to Maui! We go and buy our souvenirs here. There's food and artist. Go early because it gets warm fast. Bring cash. All vendors were friendly and had great service. It cost $.75 to enter for 12 & up but parking is free. There these lemonade vendors that made different flavors in glass 32iz Mason jars for $12. You can refill for $8 and try a new flavor. The cucumber mint is a crowd Favorite. Get one on the last row. Our kids love going to the Swap Meet every time we visit.

We visited for the first time while in Maui. There were plenty of parking available and on a parking lot of a college so easy to walk around. There were mostly souvenirs and art and crafts booths however there were some fresh produces, fruits and flowers available. A few vendors were selling ready to eat food, shave ice and fresh coconut juice as well. We bought some mango and banana. We did buy any souvenirs since this is not the first time we have been to Maui. Entrance fee is 75 cents per person.

Love this place! Only open on Saturdays but it's definitely worth a stop. Perfect for local fruit, shave ice, and fun shopping. Loved the stand selling 3 for $5 bracelets and necklaces! Cant beat that price! Also check out the 5 for $20 t-shirts. I really enjoyed the locally grown lychee and pineapple when we got home. They were so fresh and sweet! I wish it was also open on Sundays because we would have gone back!

If you have a couple weeks in Maui I recommend visiting the Swap Meet at the college. You can get anything from veggies and fruit, to local art, to yummy snacks, plus a whole lot more. I would say it takes about 90 minutes to move through at a slow to moderate pace taking it all in. If you are getting fruits and vegetables I would recommend getting there early and bring some of your own bags. Take a load to the car and then enjoy the rest of the swap meet. You meet a lot of fun people and get some fun treasures to take home.

This was our 5 star spot last year. Free last year, back to 50¢ a person. Quality/Quantity - 5 stars last year, free and more vendors. Still plenty of food vendors, see all my pictures. And plenty of local trinkets, sorry no pictures as I do not really like to shop, but if you are following me, you probably can't tell. Pictures sometimes say more than words, so please check them out. :) Atmosphere - Open only 1 day a week on Saturday from 7am to 1pm. Free re-entry with a hand stamp, had the guy stamp both hands so I can come back next year for free, JK. Free parking, come early for the shaded spots. :) Service - Good. Price - 50¢ for entry, and the other prices depend on what you buy. Owner Comment - No comment, except the website on Yelp is incorrect. Everyone should come and have a good time. :) Support local businesses!

We visited this morning b/c of the high recommendations but I am sad we may have gone too late. we arrived like at 1145/12 pm, and many businesses were leaving. we wanted to taste snacks and goodies, but there weren't a lot of vendors at that time. BUT boys had yummy popsicles, they were delicious and we were able to score some pretty inexpensive souvenirs, so although I would have loved more time, we had a good time the time we were there. And you can't beat a 75 cent entrance fee!

This place was awesome! Highly recommend it! So many different vendors and small businesses. We had fun grabbing all of our treats and souvenirs here!

So, to answer your questions wondering if the Maui Swap Meet is still open through all the troubles the Island has recently endured, the answer is, "Yes!" Every Saturday! For those who have hon before, some place with lots of free parking. Entry fee is $0.75. Was $0.50. I think I remember $0.25, but we no go there. The good is that there are still lots of local booths selling local goods. Crafts, clothing, food, produce. The not so good seems to be less booths. Maybe some were adversely affected by the fires. Booths started to close early. Maybe it's just me, but I haven't been Maui 5 years, and I just breezed quickly through the booths. Grabbed some pupus, but that sun with little breeze is tough. Always a place to stop when visiting Maui.

What a great way to spend a Saturday morning looking & buying local souvenirs for a cheaper price. If you ever come to Maui, go to the swap meet to get all your souvenirs! It's technically not a swap meet because it's very clean and the they don't do "swap" trades for goods. The entrance fee is on fifty cents....yes just fifty cents you can enjoy the scenery which has every single souvenir you can buy, shirts, food & Hawaiian ice.

Fun experience with many good people. Bargains abound around every corner. Clothing, jewelry, sunglasses, shave ice, cool drinks.

How is this only my first time here?!?!?! The MAUI SWAP MEET is for tourists and locals alike and it only costs $0.25 to get in! Great stuff! Wide variety of awesome things you didn't think you needed. They have plants, wooden sculptures, 808 gear, lots of hats that you'll be proud to wear, shirts, bags, Christmas ornaments (my souvenir of choice), other trinkets you can give a way for souvenirs, interesting trinkets, local jams, jellies, honey, freshly baked bread, produce, soaps, candles, stained glass, wind chimes, etc... Large free parking adjacent to the market.

Not much to see. Only a couple of shops there.. Only one food stand and ppl selling jewelry

The best place for fresh fruits and souvenirs. Beautiful location! Even tried Taro tacos for the first time. Loved it!

$0.50 entrance fee. Parking is plentiful and free. A good variety of snasouvenir shops, A great way to kickstart your Saturday in Maui. Cash is king here, but a majority of stalls I visited also accept Venmo.

Swap meet is at Maui college. There is a lot of parking (most are covered). The entrance fee is $0.75 for 12+. A lot of knick-knacks and clothing made not in Maui but you can find some local artists here. The prices for the souvenirs are much more affordable here than anywhere near the resorts, but it's only open on Saturday. I would go early because it can get hot. The facebook page for the swap meet is also helpful and has photos of some of the vendors.

Not as big as I thought it would be. It's also disappointing that a lot of vendors start closing up 30-45 mins before actual posted closing time.

We should go more often, since it's right down the street! And go early, the sun is brutal! FYI, gate fee is increased to 75 cents in the new year! Like seeing many local vendors and always lots of good food yo choose from.

I have mixed feelings because in my head I wanted to compare the Maui Swap Meet to the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet on Oahu and that is definitely not a fair comparison. We arrived on a Saturday morning and though the parking lot was busy, we were able to find parking without too much difficulty. This is a great stop to buy souvenirs like clothing, jewelry, key chains, magnets, etc as a tourist but also they had stalls with fresh fruits and vegetables, plants paintings, wood carvings and other home good type products. So there is really quite a variety. For food and drink options, we first stopped to grab a musubi from a cart that was also serving other hot foods. There were a few vendors selling bread and pastries. We tried a banana bread from Aunty Lia's and it was very good, super moist. There was also a place to get fresh coconut juice. Unfortunately it was so gloomy on the day we were here and even rained for a good 10 minutes, so with the bum weather we only needed about 45 min-1 hour to explore the whole swap meet.

$.50 to enter. Free parking. That was nice. They have a lot of handmade jewelry. I really wanted clothes but they didn't have a lot of choices.

The only reason for 4 stars is the inconsistency in accepting payment methods. I get that not everyone does things the same but with tourism down it would make sense to require consistency from swap meet vendors for payment methods! Lots of authentic Hawaiian merchandise. Something for everyone!!!

When we come to Maui, we alway go to the Maui Swap Meet every Saturday in Kahului. This time the booths are a farther apart and masks are required even though it's outside. We came to visit with our favourite artists to see what's new. The fruit stands are our first stop to get papaya and unusual fruits we can't get back home. Then off to the food stands. By then we are ready to cruise the grounds for unique gifts to bring home. Candles, soap, 808 clothing, tiki carvings are some of our stops. This should be at least one stop and if you can make it every Saturday. You always miss something the Saturday before. Free Parking is plenty, so recommend showing up early. There is a entrance fee of 50 cents per person. You know the saying: Early bird gets the worm! Tip: The earlier your there it's not so hot walking around. It does get hot later in the morning and there is no place to sit down to rest from the heat.

Park in the community college parking lot under the solar panels. Pay a nominal $.75 to get in. I like this flea market because it's not huge and not exhausting. We bought a number of items here and had a good time.

We came here around 8am on a Saturday. Some shops weren't set up yet, but it's not big swap meet. I would recommend coming a little later in the morning so you have more to check out! But overall it was something nice to do and walk around to see neat things

WOW. This was one of the highlights of my Maui Trip. There are so many fun things to buy. We came on a Saturday morning at around 7:45 AM, and some vendors were still setting up the most were already selling. It was not too hot so I definitely advise coming in the morning. There are many different shops that sells souvenirs, T-shirts, and other eccentric goods. I think the one stall that really stood out to me was this fresh bread stand, that sells lilikoi bread. This was the best and most moist thing that I have ever tasted, and this is coming from an LA foodie at heart. I actually had aunt Sandy's banana bread the previous day, at the road to Hana, and this bread was about 50x better. It was so good that after I ate the whole thing, I had to go back and buy a large one to eat later or on my way home. I DEFINITELY recommend trying out this stall because they sure know what they are doing!

My husband and I made a stop here to check out the local handmade souvenirs and crafts. We came around 11am and easily found parking. There is a 50 cent admission per person and lots of different booths selling a plethora of items. Some of the items we purchased from the swap meet included: t-shirts, hats, keychains, candles, and fresh fruit to eat during our stay in Maui. We also hit up the Shaka Pop Stand which we really enjoyed. The prices on these items were on the move expensive side and we found that it was hard to find things we actually wanted. It was also extremely hot on the day we went so every 30 minutes or so we were trying to find somewhere to stand in the shade and take a break. I've been to a few other great swap meets on the Big Island and on Oahu, so this one doesn't rank on the top of my list but overall it is a great spot to support local businesses.

*COVID Update* Since June 2021, they moved back to the original location (not at 270 Diary Road anymore). Admission is 50 cents per person, and parking is free. To re-enter, you need a hand stamp. They have a huge lot, but there aren't as many vendors. I was able to walk by everything in less than two hours. I didn't like this swap meet as much as I liked the Aloha Swap Meet on Oahu. The prices are higher, like the souvenirs and food. The one stall I enjoyed was the Shaka Popsicles! The raspberry limeade and Lava Flow were the best flavors, but they were $4 each if you buy 3 or more. (I saw them for sale at Foodland for $4.29 each.) There was a T-shirt stall selling 5 shirts for $20. Other vendors had local styles going for 2 shirts for $40. There was a stall selling produce. I bought a sour sop for $4 (cash only). The lady picked it for me saying it was soft and ready to eat. When we cut it open that afternoon, there were maggots in it. We couldn't eat any more fresh fruit the rest of our trip in Maui. It just sucked. There are no restrooms, but there are portapotties. There weren't much food vendors during my visit.

Not my vibe, although the vendors are friendly. When I've taken visitors, they all stop by the banana bread stand to get some goodies. They are super tasty, with the secret being a big dose of butter and sugar. Most folks I know prefer food omiyage so this place is less up their alley as most vendors sell other things. It's good if you're not wanting to fly home with foods! Some vendors are born and raised on the island so it's a good spot to support local. Entry is affordable at $0.50, with no parking fee. If I lump together this swap meet with the farmer's markets on Maui to run a comparison, this is my least favorite spot. It might be the cement and lower elevation, but it's far too hot for my liking. There are winds during some weeks, but it's a killer when there is none. I'm sure the temperature is more bearable in the cooler months. I've found prices to be higher than the Honolulu Stadium swap meet. I'd swap out the Maui swap meet and suggest that people meet elsewhere for more food gift variety.

I will never forget the day I bumped in to my high school classmate, on the same flight to Maui and she suggested places to go and see. Maui Swap Meet was one of the suggestions, this was three years ago and have been a stop every visit. I've never made it to the KCC Farmers market here on Oahu which is also on Saturdays but I'd rather go to one on Maui. Maui Swap Meet's new location is at UH Maui College/next to the rear parking lot across Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. The Swap Meet is only open on Saturdays, from 7 am -1pm. Admission to the swap meet is only .50 cents. My opinion, the best fifty cents I've spent. Pay the lady at booth at entrance and then have fun shopping!! I love the Maui Swap Meet, always enjoy my shopping time @ every visits. I have no problem with finding parking, no encounter with crowds since the Maui Swap Meet is super huge, I love looking and shopping for all the unique items that catches my eyes. Note, if you plan to stop at every single vendors, allow yourself extra time, during my recent visit, we went to have breakfast first then arrived close to 12pm which I regret not going earlier, I didn't have enough time to shop. There are tons and tons of vendors at this Maui Swap Meet. During this visit I was able to purchase a pretty handmade ornament, some trinkets, Maui souvenirs, few dresses, & mac. nuts brownies. I like looking at the produce for sale and I wanted to look for avocados but I was too late. I will always cherish all the items that I purchased so far, at the Maui Swap Meet ( Pineapple art work, green sea shells wind chime, hand made shell ornament) and I can't wait to be back again, don't forget sun screen, water, reusable bags, sun attire, hats, & extra cash!!

Always a pleasure to visit. Get vegetables, spam musubi, and definitely get the coconut with water and meat but do not go to the vendors right in front. It's a couple dollars cheaper if you visit the vendor at the last row by the fence. It's $5 and he is a skilled hawaiian. Love it

This is a big Saturday event with lots of vendors. There is a lot of junk that isn't made in Hawaii, but there are a lot of beautiful artists selling their stuff. And there is food, including farm produce. Get there early to beat the heat and the crowds. Worth spending a couple hours.

Bring cash!! I was in a rush and forget, but the entrance person was gracious to help with the admission fee. The person behind me was going to help too, and I was pleasantly surprised at how nice everyone was. Being that I did not have cash on me, I was not able to buy things from some food places and other shops. But the things I was able to buy were such great finds! First, you have to try the Shave Ice from Maui Girlz. The ice is soft and powdery, not hard ice. I added a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it made the dessert creamy. Next, try the toffee (from the banana bread stall). They have crunchy edge pieces. If you are looking for souvenirs, look for the bigger stall that sells items for about $1 each. Have fun and happy shopping!

This is a new place to visit if you are looking for trinkets, souvenirs or t-shirts to take home. It is not as big as the Aloha Swap Meet, but the it's big enough where the items don't repeat. It costs $.75 cents to get in, which is nothing. Parking is plentiful. Go early to avoid getting baked!

The upcountry swap meet is a great place to go the first Saturday you are in town. You can pick up fresh vegetables for the week and other wonderful items that are available. the empanadas are delicious. The Indian food is delicious, the honey girls are sweet, the artists and jewelry makers are beautiful. Go early parking is not the easiest.

Easily exceeded my low expectations (based on other flea markets). Great place for souvenirs, where you can find your typical souvenirs (stickers, knick-knacks, cheap jewelry) that you'd also find in any ABC store, but lots and lots of hand-made crafts and specialty food items. Some of the most interesting to me were drift-wood display pieces, hand-crafted ornaments, laser-etched wood (I couldn't resist buying a "base set Charizard") by Lahaina Underground. I even found a stand randomly selling dozens of painted D&D miniatures that her mother had acquired in Oregon. There's a popsicle stand, Maui Girlz Shave Ice, plate lunch, fancy hot dogs.