Open seven days a week in historic downtown Hilo. Regular days bring 50 to 80 vendors, and the big Wednesday and Saturday markets have more than 150, selling tropical fruit, flowers, crafts, and ready-to-eat local food.
Why we love it
It's the best place on the island to eat your way through local fruit. Go on a Wednesday or Saturday morning and graze.
What to expect
The market fills the corner of Mamo Street and Kamehameha Avenue in historic downtown Hilo, directly across from Moʻoheau Park. You stroll between stalls of tropical fruit, exotic flowers, local honey, fresh coconuts, handcrafted art, and ready-to-eat treats, and many of the farmers and artisans are happy to talk about what they grow and make. Sunday through Tuesday are the quietest days, with fewer but steady vendors. Wednesday and Saturday mornings are the full, lively version. It’s walkable from the bayfront and from downtown shops, so it’s easy to fold into a morning of exploring Hilo on foot rather than making a separate trip.
Know before you go
- Best time
- Come between 7 and 9am for the best produce, cooler weather, and easier parking. The market’s motto is “From dawn til it’s gone,” and some vendors sell out or pack up early on busy days.
- Deals
- Midday to the 3pm close is quieter, and vendors are more likely to offer end-of-day deals, though the selection is thinner.
- Parking
- The market says street parking on the surrounding streets is free. On Saturday mornings it’s tight, so arrive before 9am or be patient circling the block.
- Hours
- It’s open 7am to 3pm every day of the year except Christmas Day, rain or shine.
- Accessibility
- The market describes its pathways as paved and ADA accessible throughout.
- Nearby
- Wilson’s by the Bay shave ice is a short walk up Mamo Street, making it an easy dessert stop.
Photo: Staecker via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
