Hilo Farmer's Market

Produce market · Hilo ·

Hilo Farmer's Market

Produce market · Hilo ·

Over 200 vendors sell produce, artisanal foods, crafts & souvenirs.

Information

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

@eater

391,688 Postcards · 10,992 Cities

The 16 Best Restaurants in Hilo, Hawai‘i | Eater

"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

https://www.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-hilo-hawaii

Hilo Farmer's Market

@afar

25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

"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."

Big Island Reasonably Priced Eats

Photo by Karen

Hilo Farmers Market

@afar

25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

A Perfect Day on the Big Island of Hawaii

Photo by Karen

Hilo Farmers Market

@afar

25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

Where to Shop on the Island of Hawaii

Photo by Karen

Hilo Farmers Market

@afar

25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

Breakfast and Brunch on the Big Island

Photo by Karen

Hilo Farmers Market

Cricket

Google

Hilo Farmers Market is wonderful to stroll and pick up local fruits veggies and beautiful handmade products and jewelry so come out and visit local artists and have a full meal! I Totally Recommend SAMORROW FUSION FOOD TENT! Samoan and Chamorro (Guam) food is Omgoodness fabulously delicious! So please hit up this Food Tent my foodie friends and Say Hafa Adai to Island BBQ Chefs Jeff and Lagi the foodie power team! Much love and Good Vibes only k! Aloha and Mahalo!

joerica Y.

Google

I was very excited for some fresh fruits, Venmoed $12 to Chona Balicoco for two papayas and a couple of Black sapote and one cocoa. Thought it was a great deal turns out the sapote was yellow and sour inside and the cocoa was rotten. I had to just compose them except for one papaya was still good.

Sandra G.

Google

Great variety and atmosphere set in downtown Hilo. From fruits and veggies to baked goods, crafts, and souvenirs. Great place to stop and visit and try some local foods. Just down the street from the ahiló bay.

Gennesa J.

Google

If you're going here to buy souvenirs, don't buy the souvenirs from the outside vendors. Go to the trinket vendor in the strip mall right behind the outdoor booths... You will see it can't miss it. Unfortunately, I felt like half of these booths were just selling Chinese made trinkets with the word Hawaii painted on it. Very few were handmade booths.

Timi T.

Google

Had a great time exploring this little gem. Met some very cool artist and conscientious eco friendly minded advocates. A great visit to support the local vendors.

Matthew C.

Google

Visited on the big Wednesday Market. Overwhelming array of fresh fruits and vegetables, with a lot of items I have never seen before. Very friendly vendors and lots of handmade craft items. Highly recommended. There was even live music that realy sets the mood. Great location and plenty of free parking.

Michael James H.

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.

Maui World T.

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.

Steve S.

Yelp

This place has ruined me for other farmer's markets. The wide range of tropical fruits make this place feel unreal. In the mainland, we get these fruits, but they aren't picked ripe so they don't spoil. Here at the Farmer's Market, they are picked at their peak ripeness. The fruits are so sweet and bursting with flavor. Not only that, their prices are fantastic, $1.25 for a papaya? This time we picked up papayas, lychee, rambutan, cacao, star fruit and a coconut. There are several vendors selling the same produce. Some are cheaper than others. They have honey, agua fresca, breads, flowers. It's one of my favorite places to be.

Annie N.

Yelp

Unfortunately, if you're staying on the other side of the island, this is a long drive that just ends in disappointment. The goods side of it is fine, like a flea market lots of island made jewelry but also a lot of low quality goods, bongs, trinkets, lotions, 3D printed do dads, etc. that part of the market was normal and people who were there trying to grow their business were nice. The fruit and food side of the marketplace is filled with flies, overripe produce, sticky floors and worst yet: unhappy snippy people. You take a look at a bundle of bananas and have flies buzzing all over you, while the lady stares at you and asks "Want it???" Don't get me wrong, there are some random friendly shop owners marketing their new age coffee or flower based candles, but they look like they moved here for fun like 6 months ago. Everyone else looks miserable. Pay $10 for a "fresh" coconut and find out it's actually putrid inside. But then you don't even say anything because of how rude he was when you bought it from him. The cold honest truth is: it's run down and actually straight up sketchy here. Walk from the market across to the beach and it's just all tweakers or other ultra sketch transients.

Lance H.

Yelp

I am a little torn as I think my expectations were incorrect. I enjoyed coming here but it was different than I thought it would be. The farmers' market has a permanent shelter set up on two sides of the street. One side was knick knacks and the other was produce. I didn't have any interest in the knick knacks. I was expecting more stall for both sides but especially the produce side. There were about 10-12 produce stalls. They basically all had the same items and prices, only slight variation. There were pineapples, mangos, papayas, and dragonfruit along with logans, mangosteens, star fruits, etc. The produce was good ripeness. We found good logans and mangosteens. There was also I lady cutting coconuts for coconut juice/ water. Price was a bit disappointing as there really was not haggling with ladies. Essentially it really didn't matter who you bought from. If you found a sweet fruit at one stall, just get those. Overall, I would come back but now have more realistic expectations.

Valerie T.

Yelp

The farmers markets are always a joy to wander around. I love buying the local fruit, exploring the local vendors booths and listening to the local music dance in the air as it sets the vibe for each market. Every vendor is ready to greet you and show off all the delectable treats or handmade gifts. I can never resists and never leave empty handed. This is a great way to see all that the island has to offer. Each farmers market is slightly different and showcasing locals all over. I was a little bummed as I was searing for a white pineapple but couldn't find it anywhere. Until next time I got more fruit than I could handle during my trip life of a hungry hippo lol. Parking was plentiful and plenty of places to walk around in the area or to see the water across the street. This was a great way to start my morning. A hui hou!!!

Stevo O.

Yelp

I had high hopes this would be a farmer's market like in San Luis Obispo, but as it turned out, it was a rather bleak showing of local vendors that is considered small, compared to California standards. Now mind you the fruits and vegetables are fresh and probably grown in backyards on the island, but if you're looking for a large farmer's market, this was not what you would expect...

Atif S.

Yelp

Hilo farmer's market has an amazing selection of items especially fruit. I finally had the chance to try two fruits that I haven't had yet: durian and rolinia. The rolinia I got was huge and perfectly ripe to eat the day we bought it. The durian was disgusting because a vendor handed us one that ended up being rotten and gray inside. Hopefully I'll get the chance to try one that is ripe sometime. Definitely come here if you're into trying new things or just love fruit you'll most likely find something you haven't eaten before.

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!

Marissa N.

Yelp

A lot of options here, fruits, veg, tea (I bought a lot of tea) handy crafts. It's mellow and serves locals and tourists alike.

Linda E.

Yelp

This is a great Farmer's Market! I could spend a few hours browsing through the local fruits and vegetables. I also found some cute floral dresses and a recyclable shopping bag. Super friendly vendors too!

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,.

Susan R.

Yelp

We found this on Yelp and stopped by to check it out . We found some fun stuff and delicious fruits . Would definitely recommend

Joshua D.

Yelp

Freaking amazing! We got so many fresh tropical fruits, guava, passion fruit (lilikoi), mango, and many more. The banana breads were great too, so many fresh made foods, local coffee farms, etc. It's also the cheapest market we found on Big Island and Maui. For example, papaya was $1 each or six for $5. Many other stands charged $3+ for a papaya.

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!

Wesley W.

Yelp

This is a nice farmers market with lots of fruit stands and tourist trinkets along with a genuine aloha spirit. You can find fruits and veggies at lower prices than the supermarkets along with baked goods, juices and shirts, mumus and even Hawaiian dog leashes and collars. When in Hilo, this is definitely a must stop.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tyler K.

Yelp

Great produce selection from various vendors. We love to get our fresh juice and salsas from here also. Seems busiest on Sat but always a good spot to check out before hitting the market stores. Must stop when in downtown Hilo.

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.

Lori G.

Yelp

Fun place in downtown Hilo. Good products. Sometimes they have crafts too. Not the best area of Hilo though. So be careful of your purse, car etc. downtown Hilo is pretty sketchy

Carrie S.

Yelp

Buy all your produce here- skip the grocery store. Tomatoes, pineapples, purple potatoes, lychee, oranges. Avocados. All so yummy!

C G.

Yelp

Special shoutout to Don at SaltiGearLemonade! Made the Hawaii visit extra special with his hospitality ! And the lemonade , PASSION GUAVA & WAI HUA = delicious !!! I am glad we found this market on our trip, as he definitely made part of our Hawaii experience a time to remember. THANKS DON! Mahalo!

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.

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.

Joshua M.

Yelp

This is a cute little counter service place with picnic tables outside. It felt a little pricey for not being a dine in restaurant but I went with 5 stars because the food was so exceptional. I got the loco moco bowl and tried some of my daughter's truffle fries, which were some of the best truffle fries I've had. Make sure to stop at the market if it's open while you're there!

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

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)

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.

John B.

Yelp

a great farmers market! my wife and I love to buy flowers and fruit here. The atmosphere in is lovely.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

Samantha S.

Yelp

Cool stop although not much of interest of anything to purchase. I'm sure a great stop for locals.

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!!

Jeremy S.

Yelp

Let's all be honest. Nothing is farmers....its all run by one family. Mostly Costco items. Everthing else is WAY overpriced. Go to Makuu Market and avoid this scam. $20 pineapple? $10 passion fruits? $5 papaya? Every vendor is scamming every patron. There are so many better markets to go to. $10 for a cup of water? Screw all of these rip-off vendors and just shop at KTA market. Exact same items for 1/2 the price.

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!

Neil G.

Yelp

We heard how great this market was. While we were here on a Sunday (not the big market days of Wednesday and Saturday) there were sill vendors here with fresh fruits and veggies. While I was able to get some passion fruit for us at a high price, some things were outrageous. They tried selling a pineapple for $7 a pound at one stand and $8 a pound at another. That equates to about 28-32$ for a pineapple. I'm sorry but they were just a rip off. How about the lychee for $10 a small bag? I can buy these on the mainland for less than half that and they have flown 3-4 thousand miles. Unless the big market days are better this place was a rip off and waste of time.

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!

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.

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.

Jacob E.

Yelp

Fun market. Lots of variety of fruits and vegetables. Good place to get some souvenirs too. Can be crowded at times.

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.

Samantha W.

Yelp

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.

Rachel K.

Yelp

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!

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.

@eater

391,688 Postcards · 10,992 Cities

The 16 Best Restaurants in Hilo, Hawai‘i | Eater

https://www.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-hilo-hawaii

Hilo Farmer's Market

@afar

25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

Big Island Reasonably Priced Eats

Photo by Karen

Hilo Farmers Market

@afar

25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

A Perfect Day on the Big Island of Hawaii

Photo by Karen

Hilo Farmers Market

@afar

25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

Where to Shop on the Island of Hawaii

Photo by Karen

Hilo Farmers Market

@afar

25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

Breakfast and Brunch on the Big Island

Photo by Karen

Hilo Farmers Market

Cricket

Google

joerica Y.

Google

Sandra G.

Google

Gennesa J.

Google

Timi T.

Google

Had a great time exploring this little gem. Met some very cool artist and conscientious eco friendly minded advocates. A great visit to support the local vendors.

Matthew C.

Google

Michael James H.

Google

Maui World T.

Google

Steve S.

Yelp

Annie N.

Yelp

Lance H.

Yelp

Valerie T.

Yelp

Stevo O.

Yelp

Atif S.

Yelp

Nelson Q.

Yelp

Marissa N.

Yelp

A lot of options here, fruits, veg, tea (I bought a lot of tea) handy crafts. It's mellow and serves locals and tourists alike.

Linda E.

Yelp

Leah H.

Yelp

Susan R.

Yelp

We found this on Yelp and stopped by to check it out . We found some fun stuff and delicious fruits . Would definitely recommend

Joshua D.

Yelp

Judy C.

Yelp

Wesley W.

Yelp

Nadine C.

Yelp

David N.

Yelp

Sharon L.

Yelp

Kelly B.

Yelp

Darlene M.

Yelp

Tyler K.

Yelp

Dhara T.

Yelp

Lori G.

Yelp

Fun place in downtown Hilo. Good products. Sometimes they have crafts too. Not the best area of Hilo though. So be careful of your purse, car etc. downtown Hilo is pretty sketchy

Carrie S.

Yelp

Buy all your produce here- skip the grocery store. Tomatoes, pineapples, purple potatoes, lychee, oranges. Avocados. All so yummy!

C G.

Yelp

Dan T.

Yelp

Matt C.

Yelp

Joshua M.

Yelp

Sasha K.

Yelp

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)

Joyce Z.

Yelp

John B.

Yelp

a great farmers market! my wife and I love to buy flowers and fruit here. The atmosphere in is lovely.

Nicole F.

Yelp

Annmarie M.

Yelp

Katherine A.

Yelp

Jon O.

Yelp

Carlos S.

Yelp

Samantha S.

Yelp

Cool stop although not much of interest of anything to purchase. I'm sure a great stop for locals.

Chantha S.

Yelp

Jeremy S.

Yelp

Diane S.

Yelp

Neil G.

Yelp

Lee D.

Yelp

Gail U.

Yelp

Avi R.

Yelp

Jacob E.

Yelp

Fun market. Lots of variety of fruits and vegetables. Good place to get some souvenirs too. Can be crowded at times.

Thuy T.

Yelp

Samantha W.

Yelp

Rachel K.

Yelp

Kathie s.

Yelp

Hilo Farmer's Market

Information

Postcards

Media

The 16 Best Restaurants in Hilo, Hawai‘i | Eater

You might also like

The 16 Best Restaurants in Hilo, Hawai‘i | Eater