Hilo Farmers Market

by Matthew Alberto
(Sydney, Australia)

Operating on Wednesdays and Saturdays all year round, the Hilo Farmers Market is open from dawn until late in the evening. The Hilo Farmers Market sells a variety of fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers at discounted prices. The unique aspect of the market is that the vendors also offer plenty of unusual produce, and visitors may even try tasting some of the local Hawaiian foods and condiments.

The Hilo Farmers Market was developed in 1988, and has since grown to over 200 vendors and is one of the most popular open markets on the Big Island. It has received a number of awards and accolades as the “Best Farmers Market” from the Hawaii Island Journal, Hawaii Magazine, Sunset Magazine and Hawaii Reader’s Choice Awards.

The Hilo Farmers Market offers a large variety of tropical fruits and vegetables, such as jack fruit, mango, papaya and pineapple, which are all grown in the Hawaiian Islands. There are also plenty of vendors at the market which have certified organic produce as well.