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Waimea Town Market

Waimea Town Market

Waimea Town Market
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Veronica Hunter
Medford, NJ6,441 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
Saturday’s Waimea Town Market satisfied my appetite.
One vendor sold me a double Kona espresso to go with the Mexican tamales.
I watched people forming a long line to buy fresh baked goods, while I ate my tamales.
A cheese vendor sold me a variety of sample size pieces of goat cheese to eat later, while driving. I purchased pineapple, papayas, and lemons for dinner.
Written March 17, 2022
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Jeff C
Sandy, UT258 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
My wife love’s to go to Farmer’s Markets and I find a vast majority of them to be so-so. Primarily because I find them to be littered with vendors selling cheap souvenirs and very little in the way of locally grown produce and fruit. This farmer’s market was a pleasant surprise for several reasons. A good mixture of locally grown food and unique goods produced and made locally. The vendors aren’t packed in like sardines and there is a nice feel to the market with plenty of room to take in the surroundings and talk with others without feeling like you’re obstructing traffic. There was a real good vibe as vendors were friendly and welcoming. We didn’t feel pressed for time and yet easily wandered by all the vendors in an hour - maybe less, and that was taking time to make a few nice purchases. I really liked this place.
Written March 1, 2020
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RetiredAZtraveler
Green Valley, AZ59 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Open until noon on Saturday morning it's definitely worth the 1 1/2 hour drive from Kona. Then all your senses are flooded with music, art, and lots of local produce, baked goods and food. Long lines at the bakery and wide range of food options to choose from. Getting in/out and parking a little challenging but soon forgotten as you ponder all the choices.
Written July 4, 2022
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Mike F
Antigo, WI595 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
Got here towards the end of the market time, about 20 mins left to go, so most were starting to pack it up. Also raining which wasn't ideal. However this market has some awesome shopping of all kinds and we will for sure make it a point to come back!! The kombucha was really good and worth the rainy walk!
Written May 19, 2024
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Deb W
Reno, NV2,442 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020
The market is smaller than in years past due to COVID. The vendors that are there have very good quality produce and products.
Written January 7, 2021
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glcwhistler .
313 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Couples
We decided to head to Waimea early in the morning, hit the drug store and hit the farmers market. What was nice about the market leaving early was the food vendors, we had a nice brunch meal sitting at the picnic tables they have set up while listening to the live music.

The produce stalls seemed a little bleak, but overall they were decent. It was mainly food vendors mixed in with other stalls selling packaged goods and others selling baked goods.

It is worth the drive if you want to hit a farmers market while in Hawaii.
Written May 15, 2018
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Grendyl
New Orleans, LA671 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2015 • Family
There are several farmers markets at Waimea - this one is the most diverse and fun. It is on the grounds of Parker School where highway 19 takes a 90 degree bend to the north. It is a smorgasbord of craft items, flowers, produce, coffee, bacon, and other locally produced goods all snapped up before noon. Who would imagine that the best fried taco in the country came from Hawaii? I bought a huge spray of orchids that lasted our entire trip for only five dollars. The slab bacon went well with our locally grown Kona coffee and chocolate coconut pancakes.

This market is open on Saturdays. Continue up highway 19 to the recycle center to find the best food in the world on the side of the road - the huli-huli chicken man - happily roasting hundreds of chickens on a slow turning spit.
Written June 25, 2016
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Luv2travel
Kitchener, Canada530 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2018 • Couples
We live in an area with a spectacular farmer's market and when we saw the Trip Advisor reviews for this one (80% of people giving 5 stars), we thought we couldn't miss. Alas. There were only 12-16 vendors, some of whom sold food (tea, tarts, honey, cookies). A small pottery mug cost $40 U.S. We didn't buy anything. We are apparently spoiled by our market near home.
Written March 19, 2019
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I think you must be reviewing the wrong market. We have over 50 vendors and are located at Parker School. There is a smaller market at Waimea Elementary School.
Written September 23, 2019
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Pedidoc123
Elk Grove, CA14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Friends
This was the second farmers market we visited today and it was filled with a variety of booths. We had already eaten but there were multiple tempting food options including BLTs, Mexican food, Indian and Thai food and crepes. Lots of fresh produce stands and we bought apple bananas ( so much tastier than regular bananas). Multiple artisans with pottery, pressed glass (beautiful), and handmade purses (gorgeous so of course had to buy one). There was a bakery stand that was very popular ( likikoi bars-yum) and a dog treat booth ( the visiting pups who we saw sampling the merchandise seemed pleased).
Written March 9, 2019
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L B
Houston, TX27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018 • Family
Full disclosure, having visited numerous times the Garden Island of Kauai and having eaten in every single resort and restaurant on this trip decided to try to search and experience eateries that are more local. So I am skipping the first 3; will post later. Regarding this one is was a super pleasant surprise. The restaurant is called the Saddle Room. Located on Hwy50 Waimea, Kauai. I highly recommend on your way to Poli Hale Bark Sands Beach. All their food is grilled fresh using a local tree (Kia we) to smoke their meat and fish, just superb. So I will encourage to stop by and try their grill burgers, chicken and fish.
* Kiawe Tree- Prosopis pallida is a species of mesquite tree. It has the common names kiawe, huarango and American carob, as well as "bayahonda" and "algarrobo
Written August 5, 2018
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