I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—I LOVE Farmers Markets…just LOVE them! And the charming Hilo Farmers Market is no exception.
Primarily open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the Hilo Farmers Market is broken up into two main areas. The first section predominantly offers crafts, clothing, and other gift items. The second area features beautiful produce, florals, and ‘Ono Grindz. As with other markets, I love to stroll up and down the stalls while chatting with the vendors about their products.
Truth be told, I could go on to describe all the wonderful delights that the Hilo Farmers Market offers but as they say, pictures speak a thousand words.
Snapshot of side entrance
Produce
Veggies and Fruits
Beautiful Long Beans, Cucumbers, Eggplants, Tomatoes, Bananas
Avocados–These were HUGE! Easily the size of an average Pomelo.
Hydroponically Grown Lettuce
Sweet Yellow Corn
Kale, Mint, Dark Greens
Strawberry Papayas
Rainbow Papayas
Ulu (Breadfruit)
Golden Pineapples
Cigar Mangoes
Soursop
Flowers
Orchids
Mixed Tropical Flowers
Anthuriums
Heliconias
Red Ginger Flowers
Tuberose
Cymbidiums
Gardenias
Mixed Arrangements
Uncle Randy with his stunning handmade leis. Many of the flowers used are grown in his own yard. This lei uses nearly 900 flowers!
Snacks and Treats
Rolls, Musubis, Babingka, and more….
Macadamia Nuts
Sweet Rolls and Breads
Cascarones and SPAM Musubis
Fresh Coconut
The Hilo Farmers Market—a definite MUST when visiting this side of the island!
Hilo Farmers Market
Mamo Street & Kamehameha Avenue
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 7:30am-5:00pm
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