The fruits and veggies in Hilo are huge and vibrant that may be from all of the rain. I love that this farmers market is here and open daily. The farmers market has good variety, multiple booths with a little something different--from mangosteen, multiple varieties of mangoes, egg fruit, soursop, and jackfruit to seasonal local favorites. I always make it a point to visit during Sharwil avocado season. They're rich, buttery and string-free, definitely my favorite avocado. And don't miss lychee season. It's an open market that is shaded that creates a cool environment while you shop. parking available across the street and directly in front. The vendors are very helpful and will allow you to try a fruit on the spot. Most are cash only. read more

Drove here from the other side of the island and ended in disappointment. I think we were hoping for more in terms of the farmer market over here. There's vendors of people selling souvenirs, art pieces and stickets, and a couple of ladies selling jewelry. Beware the prices of the jewelry pieces. I think $47 for a ring is expensive personally. I can't justify spending $80+ on two rings, which are made of stainless steel and look to be worth $10-15 on Amazon. The ladies here don't even say if they're handmade or anything, but anything for a memento I guess. Across the street is the fruits and produce. Lots of flies and bugs around. Parking lot is on rough rubble and it's a one way and small. Be careful and take care driving in, don't want any popped tires or anything. Overall a quick visit for us after walking through. I think we saw someone setting up to play some live music for the atmosphere. read more

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This market was a blast. Everybody was super friendly and nice and holy guacamole. Did you see the size of those avocados? I will say everyone was super friendly and kind. I was happy to get to try a couple of samples from some of the vendors and some educated me on a lot of different things that I didn't know about the island. There are multiple species that you don't ever see outside of Hawaii or often at least. Was happy to know that I'll never see an avocado of this size in Alaska, but it still made me sad because it did taste delicious. read more

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Great place & bought a t-shirt to remember the visit! Adjacent to Farmers Market which was FABULOUS! A must do when on the Big Island.

The Hilo Farmers Market offers a large selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as ready to eat snacks and beverages. The vendors sell similar produce but the quality and prices are different so shop around and ask questions before making your purchases. My favorite fruits to buy are lychee and longan because it's cheaper here than on Oahu at the Honolulu Chinatown. Most of the vendors are cash only so stop by an ATM before you come here. If you go before 9AM on a Saturday, it is crowded and gets hot with all the people around. I prefer going after 10:30AM. They have free parking in a private lot but that fills up quick and your other option is street parking. I usually spend about 1 hour - 1.5 hours here. read more

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Best ever! Bring your large bag, you will need it. Every local anything is there, live music, local fare, wonderful. Shop for treasures!

The farmers markets are always a joy to wander around. I love buying the local fruit, exploring the local vendors booths and listening to the local music dance in the air as it sets the vibe for each market. Every vendor is ready to greet you and show off all the delectable treats or handmade gifts. I can never resists and never leave empty handed. This is a great way to see all that the island has to offer. Each farmers market is slightly different and showcasing locals all over. I was a little bummed as I was searing for a white pineapple but couldn't find it anywhere. Until next time I got more fruit than I could handle during my trip life of a hungry hippo lol. Parking was plentiful and plenty of places to walk around in the area or to see the water across the street. This was a great way to start my morning. A hui hou!!! read more

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This a covered market spanning 3 street corners. Half is dedicated to fresh produce and half is comprised of vendors selling souvenirs and crafts. It was a fun stop while strolling the streets and shops around Hilo. The fruits and vegetables were abundant, looked incredibly fresh and not bad prices. The vendors selling merchandise, u found it to be your typical farmers market - mostly junk with some interesting handcrafted (and expensive) options. There was a guy selling mason jars of fruit preserves that was really good. We paid $15 for a 12oz jar of pineapple strawberry. It also happened to be a good place to take shelter during a typical Hilo downpour. If you are around hive it a shot! read more

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I just came to look but we still found a Manta Shirt that called to us. And a special oil combo for pain for a sister going thru chemo. Guess we did need something. Walking distance to our lodging. read more

Great variety of vendors, Super awesome service, and best of all no inflated prices. Right in Hilo town, conveniently located near shops and restaurants too. Local vibe without being chaotic and noisy. We bought a fresh soursop, mountain Apples and lychee. Prices are very cheap, and there is a slight chance of being able to bargain for the best price. We also had poke and acai bowls at nearby Poke N Sides and Kula Shave Ice, then spent the morning walking around Hilo Town. Do not miss the best farmer's market in the entire 808 State! read more

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Love this place! Whenever I am in town I come here because the people and vendors are very nice.

Unfortunately, if you're staying on the other side of the island, this is a long drive that just ends in disappointment. The goods side of it is fine, like a flea market lots of island made jewelry but also a lot of low quality goods, bongs, trinkets, lotions, 3D printed do dads, etc. that part of the market was normal and people who were there trying to grow their business were nice. The fruit and food side of the marketplace is filled with flies, overripe produce, sticky floors and worst yet: unhappy snippy people. You take a look at a bundle of bananas and have flies buzzing all over you, while the lady stares at you and asks "Want it???" Don't get me wrong, there are some random friendly shop owners marketing their new age coffee or flower based candles, but they look like they moved here for fun like 6 months ago. Everyone else looks miserable. Pay $10 for a "fresh" coconut and find out it's actually putrid inside. But then you don't even say anything because of how rude he was when you bought it from him. The cold honest truth is: it's run down and actually straight up sketchy here. Walk from the market across to the beach and it's just all tweakers or other ultra sketch transients. read more

I love it here the prices are WAY CHEAPER I found mangosteens $5 per lb lanzones $8 per lb. I would give it a 1 star because of the lady selling coconuts that also sells orange juice I think that is. I asked how much is the coconut she said $7 as I walk away she says I give you $5. So I approached her she asked what you like more juice or more meat I said more juice. She picks the smallest coconut a little bigger than my fist. I said no I'm not paying $5 for a small coconut she then says you want more juice. I said yes but I want a big coconut with juice. She said the big one no more juice. In the end I bought the big coconut that had little juice. I was upset yelled she was a scammer because she doesn't even ask if that coconut is ok with me she just cuts the top open and adds a straw. Never will but from here should have bought from the other coconut stall that looked more organized. read more

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Hilo farmer's market has an amazing selection of items especially fruit. I finally had the chance to try two fruits that I haven't had yet: durian and rolinia. The rolinia I got was huge and perfectly ripe to eat the day we bought it. The durian was disgusting because a vendor handed us one that ended up being rotten and gray inside. Hopefully I'll get the chance to try one that is ripe sometime. Definitely come here if you're into trying new things or just love fruit you'll most likely find something you haven't eaten before. read more

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A lot of options here, fruits, veg, tea (I bought a lot of tea) handy crafts. It's mellow and serves locals and tourists alike. read more

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I had high hopes this would be a farmer's market like in San Luis Obispo, but as it turned out, it was a rather bleak showing of local vendors that is considered small, compared to California standards. Now mind you the fruits and vegetables are fresh and probably grown in backyards on the island, but if you're looking for a large farmer's market, this was not what you would expect... read more

So my experience here is that the vendors are rude not helpful and we bought bananas that were pretty tasteless from one vendor and the next vendor was great. So maybe do more research then I did and figure out who to buy from and who to pass on. Next time I will do my research before I go for sure!! The three start are for the avocados and the one vendor with the good banana read more

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If you find yourself in Hilo you need to come on over to the farmers market!!! Saturday is the day to go!! Not only do they have the most amazing fruit and veggies, but they have some prepared goodies as well. Each time I have gone I have found different treats. Fresh spring roll, stuffed sweet bread, fresh press juice, and more. You can also find things to buy like souvenirs, clothes, jewelry, bathing suits, art, the list just keeps going. All I can say is go, explore and BRING CASH!! It helps,. read more

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Amazing fruit and veggies available Beautiful flowers and plants Huge and will take a nice portion of the day. Very clean read more

A fun day seeing the crops and produce of the locals. Tasted papaya and local honey and shopped read more

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Freaking amazing! We got so many fresh tropical fruits, guava, passion fruit (lilikoi), mango, and many more. The banana breads were great too, so many fresh made foods, local coffee farms, etc. It's also the cheapest market we found on Big Island and Maui. For example, papaya was $1 each or six for $5. Many other stands charged $3+ for a papaya. read more

When at Hilo, it is a must to do, visit Hilo's Farmer's Market. No excuse because the parking is free and plentiful ( Street Parking on Saturdays. You will never know what fruits, veggies, foods, orchids you can find when you visit. All visits are different for me! I can't leave Hilo Farmer's Market without bringing back a orchid. They are so cheap too, only $12. can't beat that prices back on Oahu! I always have to get one for my dinner table and they last so long til my next Hilo trip. hehe. They have different type every time. I was lucky to score the last 3 yellow orchids during my September visit. I love the abundant of fruits and veggies here at Hilo Farmer's Market, I noticed baby squash, cucumbers, bittermelon, they are so cute! First time ever I saw green eggplants and white bittermelon. So cool! I can't leave without bringing back produce and longan of course! The prices for longan are way cheaper than at Chinatown. ( * don't forget to pack them in your check in bag to clear agricultural at the airport) They made it back ok, since I figured out a way to pack them. I still need to look for the special color Hilo pineapple. (Next time!) The set up of tables for seller's does look like they are too cramp/close together but I didn't let that bother me. Hilo Farmer's Market is located at the corner of Kamehameha Ave. & Mamo Street. besides the frest local produce, you will also find artisanal goods such as baked goods, jams, honey, and handmade crafts, local meats, prepared foods, live music and entertainment here. When visiting, support local farmers and vendors, farm to table, stay and enjoy the lively atmosphere and community spirit! There's lot to see here! read more

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This is a cute little counter service place with picnic tables outside. It felt a little pricey for not being a dine in restaurant but I went with 5 stars because the food was so exceptional. I got the loco moco bowl and tried some of my daughter's truffle fries, which were some of the best truffle fries I've had. Make sure to stop at the market if it's open while you're there! read more

Shopping in Hilo, Hawaii... The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest of the eight main islands of Hawaii. Hilo side (on the east) is currently the wettest spot on earth! It's no wonder that the fruits, vegetables, and flowers here are so healthy, colorful, and plentiful! We looked at the prices, and they are lower than those on O'ahu! My friend, CeCe, bought several types of fruits. She'll share with me when we get back to the hotel... LOL! Note: we found free street parking Also - remember to visit the booths across the street for crafts, food, and clothing. There's also shave ice, burger, and poke available. The tote bag is in the poke shop. Get $2 off with a Yelp check-in! Everyone is so kind and friendly here! read more

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This place has ruined me for other farmer's markets. The wide range of tropical fruits make this place feel unreal. In the mainland, we get these fruits, but they aren't picked ripe so they don't spoil. Here at the Farmer's Market, they are picked at their peak ripeness. The fruits are so sweet and bursting with flavor. Not only that, their prices are fantastic, $1.25 for a papaya? This time we picked up papayas, lychee, rambutan, cacao, star fruit and a coconut. There are several vendors selling the same produce. Some are cheaper than others. They have honey, agua fresca, breads, flowers. It's one of my favorite places to be. read more

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Definitely some deals to be had. Fresh fruit was very affordable compared to the touristy spots. Be careful though as the prices from vendors vary so walk around first. Also, a lot of bagged fruits are not as fresh as the ones still on the stems. By far our favorite were the Logan's, the mangosteens looked delicious but a lot were spoiled. read more

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This is a great Farmer's Market! I could spend a few hours browsing through the local fruits and vegetables. I also found some cute floral dresses and a recyclable shopping bag. Super friendly vendors too! read more

Thought this Farmer's Market would be bigger and better. There is a fruit side and dry foods/clothes/souvenirs side. All the vendors on the fruit side were selling the same thing with very little differentiation, and all cash only. We did not see the one pressed juice vendor that I saw on some reviews - that would definitely be lovely to have a few vendors that offer variety - maybe juice and fruit bowls? The fresh coconut vendor was selling the closest thing but not fresh juice. More like a watered-down fruit drink with added sugar (the type you find at a state fair). $10 for 2 cups. The only bright spot is the honey mango I bought for $3. Cut it up when we got back to our Airbnb and it was delicious. Only stayed for less than 15 mins total here. Not really worth the visit. read more

This is a nice farmers market with lots of fruit stands and tourist trinkets along with a genuine aloha spirit. You can find fruits and veggies at lower prices than the supermarkets along with baked goods, juices and shirts, mumus and even Hawaiian dog leashes and collars. When in Hilo, this is definitely a must stop. read more

This is a big market with two sides. The fruit side and then across the street the souvenir side. Lots of exotic fruits plus a table with fresh coconuts for juice. There is also an awesome shaved ice store and hole in the wall poke shop. read more

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LOVE this place! You can always spot great finds from fresh fruit, veggies, and flowers at a reasonable price. You can also find clothes, jewelry, leis, homemade items and home products. It is a great way to support local farmers and business people on the Big Island. Everyone is nice and accommodating. Love finding unique vendors and supporting their business. Definitely stop here, if you're visiting. read more

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Hilo Farmers Market is a must if you're in the area--especially if you love mangoes. I tried some of the juiciest, sweetest mangoes I've ever had in my life here. Totally worth the visit for the fruit alone! That said, not every vendor was the friendliest. A couple of them were a bit rude or short, which put a slight damper on the vibe. But honestly, the quality of the produce--especially the tropical fruit--makes up for it. If you're willing to overlook a few rough edges, you'll walk away with bags of amazing, fresh fruit and zero regrets. read more

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I am a huge fan of Farmer's Markets on island as I am always looking for the freshest fruits while hoping to support local farmers. I originally was planning on coming for their big market day on Saturday but realized that their daily market had what I was hoping for already which is fresh fruits. Stopping by on a weekday means it was quiet and uncrowded. so, take your time and check all the vendors before buying as I noticed there tends to be some of the vendors had fruits almost half the price of others. I definitely loaded up on papayas, starfruit, and dragonfruit that would not only last me during my time in Hilo but also to take along for our stay on the other side of the island in Kona. read more

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The day that I went there weren't many vendors there, but that did not hinder the experience. The fruit stands had so many options. The gift side had a lot of options too for only being about 3 stands there. I would go again they were helpful. I loved the way they set up all of their stands. read more

Bought an 'opal clay ball' for $75. Cracked um open--almost all potch, barely any real opal except one tiny flash on a small stone with mostly potch. Felt pretty damn misleading for the price. I take my part, I chose to buy it--but people should know what they're getting into before dropping that kine money. If you going sell these, at least make it a fair shot, not just filler. I wouldn't buy again. You bettah do the next person right, 'cause karma catch up faster than you think." read more

Great produce selection from various vendors. We love to get our fresh juice and salsas from here also. Seems busiest on Sat but always a good spot to check out before hitting the market stores. Must stop when in downtown Hilo. read more

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I am a little torn as I think my expectations were incorrect. I enjoyed coming here but it was different than I thought it would be. The farmers' market has a permanent shelter set up on two sides of the street. One side was knick knacks and the other was produce. I didn't have any interest in the knick knacks. I was expecting more stall for both sides but especially the produce side. There were about 10-12 produce stalls. They basically all had the same items and prices, only slight variation. There were pineapples, mangos, papayas, and dragonfruit along with logans, mangosteens, star fruits, etc. The produce was good ripeness. We found good logans and mangosteens. There was also I lady cutting coconuts for coconut juice/ water. Price was a bit disappointing as there really was not haggling with ladies. Essentially it really didn't matter who you bought from. If you found a sweet fruit at one stall, just get those. Overall, I would come back but now have more realistic expectations. read more

I'm from Iowa and it takes a lot for a farmer's market to impress me... We'd traveled from Kona over to Hilo on a week day and it started raining...imagine that. Lol We scored rock star parking (free parking) on an adjacent street to the hard goods area of the market, but close to the produce area too. We were there on a small market day. If I recall correctly there are two big market days where additional vendors come in and setup. The hard goods (souvenirs, clothing, jewelry) area was fun with probably around 15+ vendors or so. We picked up a couple of touristy t-shirts for far less than what you can at the shops in Kona or Hilo...or even Walmart. The fruits and vegetables was what I was looking for. That area was across the streets and there were probably 20+ vendors in that area selling produce, coffee, preparing fresh fruit and coconut drinks. I bought and tried star apples and rambutan for the first time! I wasn't a huge fan of the star apples, but really liked the rambutan. On Saturday we went to the downtown farmer's market in Kona. The one that is hyped up so much... It was sad compared to Hilo... We had to pay for parking in Kona and there were maybe two produce vendors and 10 hard goods vendors... So if you are vacationing in Hawaii on the BI and want to hit a farmer's market...make your way over to Hilo! And if it's not a "big" market day don't worry about it... You'll find plenty of items here even on a "small" market day. read more

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The Hilo Farmers Market is a wonderful place to pick up tropical local fruits and vegetables, art from local artisans and a few souvenirs. Depending on the day, the market is more populated than other days. We were lucky to find it packed with vendors the day before Thanksgiving. There were vendors selling local coffee, honey and jams. The flower arrangements are spectacular. There were three areas packed with vendors. I bought fruit and veggies for Thanksgiving that were fresh and delicious. I bought a handmade woven hat made by the artisan. We had glasses of fresh squeezed juices that were amazing. The vendors are super friendly and the atmosphere is festive. The markets gets crowed so get there early in the morning for street parking and best selections. Remember to bring your own bags. Some vendors take cards, but most are cash only. read more

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Lovely outdoor market in the quaint Hilo downtown. Fresh fruits, veggies, hot food, cold food, free samples, candles, tourist stuff... you can find just about anything you wish at the Farmers Market. We bought fruit, t-shirts and other stuff. Just check out the photos. Parking all around. Highly recommend. read more

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