Hawai'i Island Directory

Mahalo nui to Sonia R. Martinez for her initiative and hard work in updating and expanding this list for the Hawai'i Homegrown Food Network. This directory has been revised, expanded, and updated periodically since early 2010 and was updated last in July 2019 through the generous efforts of Ngaire Gilmour. The original directory was compiled from many different sources in early 2010: Slow Food Hawai'i, Our Hamakua Newsletter, Edible Hawaiian Islands Magazine, Kona Web, Ben Discoe, and from many individuals, vendors and market managers. Please contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with corrections or for permission before reproducing.

Farmers Markets

There are approximately 25 farmers markets on Hawai'i Island. The number of vendors at each of these markets ranges from 5 to 200. Some serve neighborhoods, others serve whole districts—each is unique. The variety of fresh produce and food products is dazzling. Many food crops and products are grown conventionally, but more vendors are offering certified organic produce and products grown without petroleum-based chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Many markets have plants and flowers. Some markets add arts, crafts, clothing and miscellaneous household items, new and used. One could say that farmers markets are the heart of our island’s local, sustainable food system.

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

Over the last 20 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of "shares" to the public. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Interested consumers purchase a share (aka a "membership" or a "subscription") and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season.

Consumer benefits:

• Eat ultra-fresh food, with all the flavor and vitamin benefits
• Get exposed to new vegetables and new ways of cooking
• Usually have an opportunity to visit the farm at least once a season
• Develop a relationship with the farmer who grows your food and learn more about how food is grown

Farmer benefits:

• Can spend time marketing when the demands of farming are low (off-peak season)
• Build a reliable, steady customer base
• Receive payment early in the season, which helps with the farm's cash flow
• Have an opportunity to get to know the people who eat the food they grow

To learn more, see http://www.localharvest.org/csa/

North Kohala

Hawi Farmers Market, Saturday, 8 am – 2 pm
Under the banyan tree near the post office – Kohala-grown produce and plants, locally prepared foods, Kohala-made crafts - 808-333-7963, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

South Kohala

Waimea Mid-Week Farmers Market, Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Located at the historic Pukalani Stables, this unique farmers’ market features locally grown foods & artisans in a beautiful country setting on Parker Ranch. Delicious lunch options, picnic tables, shade, restrooms, parking.  Also, tour the onsite Paniolo Heritage Center Museum, home of the Hawaiian Cowboy. Off Pukalani Rd. Contact: Cindy Beckey (808) 747-4300, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Website: waimeamidweekfarmersmarket.com Facebook: Waimea Midweek Farmers Market, Instagram: waimeamidweekmarket.

Kamuela Farmers Market, Saturday 7:30am – 1pm
Located at the historic Pukalani Stables located at 67-139 Pukalani Rd, Kamuela HI 96743. Offering fresh locally grown produce, trees, plants, cut flowers, a variety of prepared foods, coffee and teas, mochi, jams and jellies, hand crafted wood items, fresh bread and baked goods, hand crafted soaps and scents, reef-safe sunscreen, fine art and painting, locally crafted jewelry and local dried fruit just to name a few. Many of our vendors support payment via SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), EBT and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). A portion of vendor fees from the market go directly to the Paniolo Preservation Society and its mission to preserve, protect and promote Hawaii’s proud Paniolo heritage. We feature live music every Saturday and you may even bring your leashed, well-behaved pets if you wish. Phone: 808-960-1493, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Website: kamuelafarmersmarket.com

Kekela Farm Market, Tuesday 2 - 5 pm
Located at 64-604 Mana Road, Kamuela. Turn onto Mana Road at 55 mile marker, Mamalahoa Highway; left at stop sign, 0.4 miles to red barn. Local, organic produce plus coffee, eggs & lamb. 887-0023 – Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: http://www.kekelafarms.com/

Waikaloa King's Shop Farmers Market, Wednesday 8:30am - 2pm
Local products only; veggies, fruit, jams, honey, artisan breads/pastry, tea, balsamic, Mac nuts, pottery, Kona coffee  - Contact: Sam Wilburn, Hawaiian Volcano Sea Salt, LLC, (512) 963-8940, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Waikoloa Saturday Market, Saturday 8am - 1pm
68-3625 Paniolo Ave, Waikoloa. Community Church parking lot, across from Waikoloa Elementary School. Locally grown farm fresh produce, ‘Pop Up Shops’, food vendors, breakfast & lunch, local artisans, coffee, fruits & more.

Kuhio Hale Farmers Market, Saturday, 7:30am -12:30pm
64-754 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea. Held on the lawn fronting Kuhio Hale, the West Hawaii District Office of the Dep of Hawaiian Homelands (the 55 mile marker of Mamalahoa Hwy). Local produce, arts & crafts, plants, Lomi Lomi massage. 808-882-0403  Facebook: Kuhio Hale Farmers Market

Waimea Homestead Farmers Market, Saturday, 7am - noon 
1229 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea. (Lindsey Rd., back of postoffice).  Cynthia Spencer 808-333-2165, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Waimea Town Market at Parker School, Saturday, 7:30-noon
Parker School, 64-1224 Lindsey Rd, Kamuela. Over 50 vendors weekly selling farm and farm related products. Fresh produce (Big Island grown only and some is organic), plus coffee, orchids, a variety of cut flowers and greens, leis, nursery products, honey, goat cheese, jams; delicious, freshly prepared food (breakfasts/lunches all permitted by the Dept. of Health), stone oven breads; some handmade crafts, body care products, (locally made only) and fresh made Kona coffee. Free demos and events; live, easy-listening music every week. Call: 808-887-0023. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: http://waimeatownmarket.com/

Hāmākua

Honoka'a Farmers Market, Saturday, 7am - 2pm
Fronting Honokaa Trading Company – One of the oldest if not THE oldest farmers’ markets on the island. Produce, Mama Ella’s famous homemade lilikoi cookies and more - Grace Walker (808-775-0808)

The Sunday Farmers’ Market at Hāmākua Harvest, Sunday, 9am-2pm
Located at the intersection of Mamane St. and Hwy 19 in Historic Honoka’a Town, offers only locally produced goods, ono food, live music and a free educational event weekly.  It’s beautiful location and celebratory character provides a vibrant social gathering place for the whole family. SNAP/EBT welcome! Drink a coconut, buy a t-shirt and experience the warm hospitality of Hamakua. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information

North Hilo

Hakalau Farmers Market and Foodshare- Tuesday, 3-5:30 pm 
Veterans’ Park, Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Hakalau. Website: Hakalauhome.com/hakalau-farmers-market.html

Laupahoehoe Farmers Market, Sunday, 9am - 1pm
Next to the Minit Mart on Hwy 19. Local produce, baked goods, preserves, hydroponic lettuces and watercress, local arts & crafts. Contact: Arlene Hussey 808-640-4081.

South Hilo

Hilo Farmers Market, Wednesday and Saturday, 6am-4pm (big market days)
Over 200 local farmers, artisans, crafters, retailers, food vendors. Corner of Mamo and Kamehameha Ave, downtown Hilo. EBT. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., http://www.hilofarmersmarket.com

Hilo Farmers Market, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 7am-4pm 
10-30 farmers, retailers and crafters. Corner of Mamo and Kamehameha Ave, downtown Hilo. EBT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., http://www.hilofarmersmarket.com

Kino'ole Farmers Market, Saturday, 7 am - noon
Hilo at the Kino'ole Shopping Plaza (old Sure Save market location) at 1990 Kino’ole St. Hawai'i grown and produced vegetables, fruits and potted plants, fresh baked breads. Free demonstrations. We accept EBT. Cyrus Wagatsuma 964-1349 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Puna

Farmers Market at The Mill, Saturday, 9am-2 pm
Hilo Coffee Mill, Hwy 11, between MM 12-13, Mountain View. Locally grown or value-added products. Including eggs and baked goods Crafts if made using locally grown. Cooking demos and breakfast made with locally grown products. Live music. Private community farmers’ market not affiliated with the BI Farm Bureau. EBT accepted by some vendors for qualifying items. Contact: Katherine Patton (968-1333) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. -  http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M33651

Kalapana (SPACE) Farmer's Market, Saturday, 8 am - 12 pm
The SPACE Market is now known as the “Outer S.P.A.C.E Market” located at Uncle Robert’s Awa Club in Kalapana. Live music. All local products. Fresh vegetables & fruit, prepared foods, crafts, clothing, plants, massage, and more. Come for shopping and socializing! Spaces for vendors are available. EBT/SNAP Accepted. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Kalapana Night Market, Wednesday, 5-10 pm 
Night Market at Uncle Robert's. The market is at the end of Kapoho-Kalapana Road and is more a festival than a market with vendors offering locally grown produce, baked goods, handmade jewelry, gifts, freshly cooked food, and great live music.

Kea‘au Village Farmers’ Market, Daily 7am-5pm 
Behind Spoonful Cafe and gas station, Kea'au. Fresh local farm produce featuring super sweet corn, flowers, handmade Hawaiian arts & crafts. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Keaau-Village-Market/252231834901922

Orchidland Community Association Farmers’ Market, Some Saturdays, 8am-1pm 
Check Facebook page for dates: facebook.com/groups/OrchidlandCommunityAssociation/ 
Orchidland Community Association Farmers Market and Swap Meet. Community Lot, Orchidland Dr. @36th Ave. Locally grown produce, farm fresh eggs, baked goods, breakfast items, iced & hot drinks, plants, jewelry, garage sale items and much more.

Maku‘u Farmers Market, Sunday, 8am-2 pm
Hwy 130 past Ainaloa Subdivision at mile marker 7 – 8, Pahoa. Approximately  150 vendors - Hawaiian crafts, plants, produce, jewelry, shells, ethnic and recycled clothing, food, records/CDs, books - Hidi Boteilho & I`oane Kekahuna project managers. (896-5537), Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Volcano Farmers' Market, Sunday, 6:30 - 10am
Cooper Center, Wright Road, Volcano Village. Fresh local produce, breads, coffee, jams, candy, grass-fed beef, poi, hot Breakfast & Lunch items, crafts, art, gifts, flowers and plants, book store and thrift store also open. Linda Ugalde (967-7209), Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Nanawale Community Market, Sunday, 7am-2pm 
Nanawale Community Longhouse. 

Ka‘u

Na'alehu Market, Wednesday and Saturday, 8am - 2pm
In front of ACE Hardware, Na'alehu. Main market day is Wednesday. There is usually a good selection of bananas, coconuts, potatoes, salad greens, fruits, nuts, long green beans, beets, cauliflower, grass-fed meats coffee and home-baked breads. Being thousands of miles closer to your food source, a farmers market shopper can really benefit from the quality, variety, and freshness!

CSA: West Hawaii Farms
Ocean View (936-0764)

South Kona

Pure Kona Green Market, Sunday, 9am - 2pm   
Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Captain Cook, about MM 110. 80+ vendors, 100% Kona Coffee, fresh produce and herbs, local artists, Hawaiian plants and flowers, natural health and beauty products, prepared food and desserts, live music and cultural demonstrations. Bring Your Own Bag! Leona Balucan (987-1444), Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

South Kona Fruit Stand, Monday-Saturday, 9am - 6pm; Sunday, 10am - 5pm 
84-4770 Mamalahoa Hwy – between MM 103-104 – Honaunau.  Tropical fruits, smoothies, juices, baked good, coffee - (328-8547) Website: http://www.southkonafruitstand.com/

North Kona

Ho‘oulu Community Farmers Market and Artisans Fair, Wednesday, 9 am - 2 pm 
Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa, Kailua-Kona.  Come and shop for your local produce, fruit and estate coffees! Local artists & original handcrafted products from Hawai'i Island! Meet friends for lunch on the Keauhou Beach Resort Veranda Lounge! By shopping at our farmers market, you’re supporting local Hawai'i island farmers, artists & their families. Your dollars help to perpetuate a vital part of our island’s economy; by shopping local you can reduce the amount of imported basic foods & give gifts from our island's artists. Come and get to know the farmer & find out where your food is coming from. Contact: Gail Smith (808-443-8281) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , http://www.hooulufarmersmkt.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooulucommunitymarket

Kailua Village Farmers’ Market, Wednesday- Sunday, 7am – 4pm
Across from Hale Halawai, corner of Alii Drive and Hualalai Rd., Kailua-Kona. Come check out the huge selection of locally-grown produce, flowers, hand-made arts and crafts, Kona coffee and a whole lot more, all in a fun, outdoor setting. http://www.konafarmersmarket.com/

Keauhou Farmers Market, Saturday, 8am – Noon
Keauhou Shopping Center, Keauhou. Locally grown Hawaii Island products only, no crafts. Island grown produce and plants - come and talk story with the farmer, learn about local produce, discover the tastes of Hawaii and help support local your local farmer. 100% Kona Coffee, macadamia nuts, honey, eggs, organic greens, fruits, vegetables, freshly baked goods, jams, jellies, cut flowers, coconut, potted plants, orchids and more! Free demos and events. Check website for schedule. Farm Bureau sponsored. Email: info@This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  Kona County Farm Bureau (324-6011), http://www.keauhoufarmersmarket.com.

CSA: Adaptations Inc, 79-7500 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua
Adaptations, Inc. is a certified organic farm established in 1979 and regional food hub incorporated in 1993 in Kona. Our Hub oversees the bi-weekly consolidation of the harvests from about 70 big island family farms and distributes the produce to more than 86 restaurants, 11 local processors, 14 retail stores, 3 schools and 125 families through our CSA, Fresh Feast. A Fresh Feast CSA subscription secures availability, quality and convenience for the customer. With our web-based system, members can schedule temporary holds for vacation, learn what’s coming in their Feast, receive reminders to pick up, access recipes and make payments by their preferred methods. Explore our user-friendly website and discover a convenient pick up location at http://adaptationsaloha.com/fresh-feast-csa or call 324-6600 to subscribe. Everything is grown on Hawaii Island. Maureen Datta (324-6600) Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website http://adaptationsaloha.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptationskona/