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Hilo Farmers Market

cnr of Mamo St & Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
808 933 1000
Ranked #1 of 7 shopping in Hilo
4.5 of 5 stars 69 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Traveler Description: The market is offically open on Wednesday and Saturday, but a small subset of vendors are there every day of the week.  There are dozens of produce... more »
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Atlanta, GA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

We really enjoyed walking through the farmers market. My husband and I had plans to walk through for 30 minutes then head out to go snorkeling. Three hours later, we finally left. If you are from the mainland, the flowers and fruit will amaze you. We watched a guy hacking into coconuts with a hatchet while holding it in his... More

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Van Buren, Arkansas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

The daily market is small with mainly fresh fruits & veggies with a few jewelry & souvenirs vendors thrown in. There is one lady that has yummy bread pudding bars for a dollar each. The best times to go, of course, are on Wednesdays and Saturdays. On thoses days there are many terrific food vendors and lots of booths with... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Looking for fruit, veggies, clothing or souvenirs or almost anything, this is the place to go. Make sure you go early and be prepared to walk several blocks as the nearby parking space get taken up quickly. More

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Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We liked the variety of international "fast food" from tamales to egg rolls. We bought 3 papayas for $1.00. One lady makes applesauce cake with macadamia nuts that sells out by 9:00 a.m. for $5.00 a loaf. The market also has affordable clothing and a massage therapist. Only down side is that I got about 5 mosquito bites. More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

we bought a bunch of apple bananas (a must have!) some mangoes, papayas, and some other fruit for $10!!! Even during the week when there aren't that many vendors, it is well worth going and getting some fruit! More

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Atwood, Kansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Malls may be great in other cities but, when you are in Hilo it is a must to go to the Farmers Market. Sip coconut milk froma fresh coconut. Same some local honey. How about an apple/bananna? Kona coffee is available to drink or buy by the pound. Don't forget to stop at Dollys gift shop for some unique gifts... More

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Vermilion, Canada
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

Crossed the island to see the Hilo's Farmers Market. It was a great experience. There was lots of variety - fruits, vegetables, lunch snacks, jewelery, purses, clothing, wood work, etc. There were probably at least 50 vendors that were lining the street under tents. More

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Haslett, Michigan
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

This is a fun place to see and buy all kinds of local produce, some of which you may not ever have seen before. We found huge avocados, ripe papaya, sweet apple bananas, as well as soap, clothing, wood carvings, flowers, coffee, macadamia nuts - the list goes on. Great place to buy gifts and souvenirs that aren't plastic. "Filthy... More

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San Diego, CA
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53 reviews 53 reviews
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60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

Stopped here on the way out of town to browse around and get some munchies for lunch. This was a fun place to look around and see the local flavor and pick up some souvenirs. It was a great choice for lunch, as there were lots of great cheap food vendors. Spent a couple bucks here and there and walked... More

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San Antonio, Texas
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

This farmers market has produce, nuts and flowers. They also have clothing and other odds and ends. I found some great Hawaiian shirts! I preferred the farmers market in Kona over this one. They are about the same give or take. More

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