Sight guide · Big Island (Hawaiʻi) · United States
Visiting Hilo Farmers Market
At the corner of Kamehameha Avenue and Mamo Street, this market sells tropical fruit such as rambutan and lilikoʻi, orchids, baked goods and crafts.
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Quick answer
Hilo Farmers Market is a market in Hilo, Big Island (Hawaiʻi). Allow 1 hour; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Market
- Area
- Hilo
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- food, free and shopping
- Best months
- May, September and November
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About Hilo Farmers Market
At the corner of Kamehameha Avenue and Mamo Street, this market sells tropical fruit such as rambutan and lilikoʻi, orchids, baked goods and crafts. Wednesdays and Saturdays are the main market days, with far more stalls.
Tip: Go early on a Wednesday or Saturday, try fruit you do not recognise, and bring small bills.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not needed; you can simply turn up.
- Where: Hilo, old-fashioned bayfront town of farmers markets, gardens and rain.
Best time to visit Hilo Farmers Market
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- May: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- September: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- November: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Big Island (Hawaiʻi) itinerary visits Hilo Farmers Market on day 3, together with ʻAkaka Falls State Park and ʻImiloa Astronomy Center.
- No. 14 of the 19 sights in our Big Island (Hawaiʻi) things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Big Island (Hawaiʻi).
Near Hilo Farmers Market
Also in Hilo, so you can walk between them:
- Liliʻuokalani Gardens — 1 hour, free
- ʻImiloa Astronomy Center — 2 hours, mid-priced
- Rainbow Falls (Waiānuenue) — 30 minutes, free
Staying near Hilo Farmers Market
Stay in Hilo ($$) to walk here: old-fashioned bayfront town of farmers markets, gardens and rain. All areas to stay in Big Island (Hawaiʻi).
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Hilo Farmers Market?
Plan 1 hour. With Liliʻuokalani Gardens nearby, it fits a half-day in Hilo.
+Is Hilo Farmers Market free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Hilo Farmers Market?
May, September and November, the quietest of the good months. Go early on a Wednesday or Saturday, try fruit you do not recognise, and bring small bills.
+Do I need to book Hilo Farmers Market in advance?
No: it is free to visit, so you can decide on the day.