Hilo Farmer's Market

"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

"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."

"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."

A Perfect Day on the Big Island of Hawaii

"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."

"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."