Hilo Farmers Market Kitchen

From humble beginnings to becoming Hawaii's premier farmers market Discover the remarkable journey of Hilo Farmers Market, from its humble beginnings to becoming one of Hawaii's most beloved destinations. Best Open Market on the Big Island Best Open Market on the Big Island 1999 and 2000 One of the Best Farmers' Markets in the West One of the Best Farmers' Markets in the West (The only one listed from Hawaii!) Best Place to Buy Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Best Place to Buy Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and Best Place to Buy Flowers on the Big Island Featured on the Epicurious Food Show on the Discovery Channel and in United Airlines Hemispheres magazine Conceived and developed Hilo Farmers Market in 1988 with a vision of creating a community gathering place that celebrates local agriculture and craftsmanship. Leading the market operations since 1999 as part of Hilo Farmers Market L.L.C., working with a dedicated team to operate the market every week, year-round. From the original four farmers who sold from their parked cars to today's 150+ vendors, our community of local farmers, artisans, and food producers are what make the market special. Hilo Farmers Market was thefirst open market in the nationto be federally approved to accept food stamps through a unique electronic system and EBT cards, demonstrating our commitment to making fresh, local food accessible to all community members. Be Part of Our Continuing Story Visit us every Daily from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and experience the vibrant community that has been growing for over 38 years. Big Island Fresh, Big Island Best!From Dawn til It's Gone! Subscribe to our newsletter for market updates and exclusive offers. © 2026 Hilo Farmers Market. All rights reserved.Privacy Policy This section is currently under development and will be available soon! Thank you for your patience as we work to bring you the best experience possible.