Last Updated: April 27, 2026
Stopping at a farmers market on the Big Island is one of the best ways to eat local on your Hawaii vacation. Meet local growers, taste things you won’t find anywhere else, and spend a morning the way residents actually do! From the bustling stalls of downtown Hilo to a lava-country Wednesday night market with live music, these markets capture the island’s character better than any souvenir shop.
Hilo Farmers Market
The Hilo Farmers Market is one of the biggest outdoor markets on the Island. Saturdays and Wednesdays are especially busy and bustling in downtown Hilo. The market occupies two sides of the street, one side is local produce, honey, cheese and other food vendors. This is where you can find all kinds of Hawaiian and exotic fruits, from strawberry papaya to sweet white pineapples and apple bananas to bright pink dragon fruit. The prices are very reasonable and would make a great stop before cooking a fresh meal at home. The other side of the street is where you will find local handmade jewelry, crafts, shirts, woodwork and other arts and crafts. This is a great place to find a unique gift to bring back home. There is also a small food court with poke, a café, and a tai food truck.
Address: Corner of Mamo St & Kamehameha Ave, Downtown Hilo, HI 96720
Hours: Wed & Sat 6 AM – 4 PM (peak days) • Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun 7 AM – 3 PM
Uncle Robert’s Awa Bar & Farmers Market
The Big Island’s local secret is the Wednesday night market down at Kalapana: Uncle Robert’s Awa Bar & Farmers Market. People come from all over the island to experience this unique night market with food vendors, a rocking live band, dancing, unique arts and crafts, and some occasional street entertainment such as fire dancing! A popular spot is the pizza truck which serves made-to-order wood-fired pizza. But you got to get there early because they sell out quick! There is also an outdoor bar with beer and tropically flavored jello shots. Kick back and jam to the live band or get up on the floor and dance the night away!
Address: 12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach Rd, Pahoa, HI 96778
Hours: Wednesdays (evening)
Waimea Town Market
For a taste of upcountry Big Island, the Waimea Town Market is a Saturday morning ritual in the cool, green hills above the Kohala Coast. Local farmers bring fresh eggs, honey, baked goods, flowers, and seasonal produce, and the laid-back country vibe is a genuine contrast to the beach towns below. It’s an easy add-on if you’re exploring the Parker Ranch or Kohala Mountain Road area.
Address: 67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, HI 96743
Hours: Saturdays 7:30 AM – 12 PM
Maku’u Farmers Market
This is a fun busy Sunday market down toward Pahoa. The Maku’u Farmers Market is the perfect one-stop shop for great food, music, produce and gifts. There are a variety of food vendors including, Thai food, crepes, Mexican, smoothies, and deep-fried Oreos! Grab some lunch and walk through the vendors. This is where you can find your produce for the week and some unique jewelry and art. There is also a handful of vendors selling a variety of plants such as fruit trees and herbs.
Address: 15-2131 Keaau-Pahoa Rd, Pahoa, HI 96778
Hours: Sundays 7:30 AM – 1 PM
Make a Day of It
Market mornings and zipline mornings pair perfectly on the Big Island. Start your day at the Hilo Farmers Market, grab a poke bowl or fresh fruit, and then head up the Hamakua Coast to Honomu for a zip line tour above the rainforest. Hawaii Zipline Tours offers guided zip line and hiking experiences just minutes from Hilo. Book online at hawaiizipline.tours or reach us at 808-963-6353.