This is going to be quite the 4th of July for us this year! The non-profit I helped create, the 365 Hawaii Island Community Fund, became the fiduciary of the fireworks this year in order to save the show after the long time band of volunteers decided to move on to other projects. We didn’t want to see the parade and fireworks end, so we formed a new committee of volunteers (ALL from the 365 Kona newbies network!) and will be bringing you a show to be proud of! Mahalos to Chris Colby, Ono Loa Grill, for generously coming in with a top $5000 sponsorship in order to make sure we would have fireworks this year!

We hope to bring in a drone show next year, but sure would love your support by attending and even contributing to the GoFundMe to help fund the fireworks.

July 4, 2024

Kailua-Kona Community Independence Day Parade & Fireworks Extravaganza

Ali’i Drive, Kailua-Kona

6:00pm Parade

8:00pm Fireworks

The annual Kailua-Kona parade and fireworks show is planned to be back in action this July 4th! The patriotic and local community parade, which runs down Kuakini Highway (from Kekuaokalani Gymnasium) to  Ali’i Drive to Walua Road is set to start at 6:00 p.m.

The fireworks show over the bay is set to start at 8:00 p.m. The professional pyrotechnics are set off from a barge moored in Kailua Bay. Great vantage points to catch the fun WITH some food and beverages is Kai Eats and Drinks, Temple Bar, and Papa Kona. Check for any updates and to make a donation for the fireworks to help keep them up in the air at www.paradesinkona.com

July 4, 2024

The Great Waikoloa Rubber Duckie Race Celebrates UCPA of Hawai‘i’s 65th anniversary

ʻAʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia – No task is too big when done together by all

Kings’ Shops

250 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa HI

11:00am-5:00pm

Featuring 10,000 bright yellow duckies that will bobble, waddle and drift toward the finish line Lakeside at the Kings’ Shops. Over $20,000 in prizes are generously donated by many Big Island businesses and distributed to the Top 50 Duck Racers. Resort stays, rounds of golf, boat cruises, dolphin experiences, gift baskets, shopping and dining certificates are among the prizes. Along with music, center stage contests, entertainment, keiki activities, keiki IDs, food, and more. 11AM – A Bay’s Island Grill Water Melon Eating Contest12pm – OBISIC – Shave Ice Eating Contest1pm – Live performances 3pm – GREAT WAIKOLOA RUBBER DUCKIE RACE STARTS 3:30PM – Duck Waddling & Duck Calling Contest4:30pm – Scavenger Duck Hunt winners giveaways5pm – Awards Ceremony. For more info: https://kingsshops.com/event/the-great-rubber-duckie-race-2024/

July 4, 2024

60th Annual July 4th Rodeo and Horse Races

Parker Ranch

66-1304 Mamalahoa Hwy. Kamuela

Gates open at 7:30am. Event 9:00am to 1:00pm

Join the Parker Ranch Rodeo Arena in Waimea for a fast-paced rodeo action. Seating is limited and will be first come, first served. Tickets sales at Kamuela Hardwoods, Paniolo Preservation Society or Waimea Butcher Shop – $10; online for $12 plus fees and taxes; at gate $15. Children 12 and under are free. Online ticket sales start June 3. For more info: https://parkerranch.com/

July 4, 2024

Hilo Bay Blast-5Krun/walk, Car Show, Live music, and Fireworks

Hilo, HI

Starting at 7:00am-An all day event

• Beginning at 7 a.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3830 will host the “A Salute to Our Veterans” Hilo Bay 5K Run/Walk 2024 at Liliʻuokalani Gardens. For more information or to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/3xrbxc7z or email 2024VFW38305K@gmail.com.
• From 10 a.m. through 3 p.m., the “Hot Rides Expo,” featuring vintage, classic and futuristic vehicles, will be held at the Hilo Bayfront Soccer Fields (mauka fields). All show vehicles are welcome to participate at no charge and may arrive starting at 7:30 a.m. at the former gas station on the corner of Kamehameha Avenue and Pauahi Street. Show vehicles are encouraged to stay until 3 p.m.
• During the “Hot Rides Expo,” live music will be performed by Saddle Road Band, After Party, Vizion 20/20, Johnny Ness, and Hot Potaytahs. Food trucks and children’s activities, including water slides and bounce houses, will be available at the Hilo Bayfront Soccer Fields.
• At 8 p.m., the “Hilo Bay Blast” fireworks exhibition will begin with professional pyrotechnics set off from a barge moored in Hilo Bay. The Hawai‘i County Band will present a live accompaniment to the fireworks with a performance that begins at 7 p.m. at the Mo‘oheau Park bandstand. For those not near the bandstand, the fireworks display will be synchronized to patriotic music aired on KWXX. For more info: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3627/720

 July 4, 2024

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel’s Annual Fourth of July Dinner & Fireworks Show Celebration

6:00pm – 9:00 p.m. T

The evening’s event will take place at the resort’s Beachfront Lawn and the evening’s fireworks show will start at 8:45 p.m. Prices are $145* per adult | $70* per keiki (ages 5-12). The evening’s feast includes alae salted herb Prime Rib, Hawaiian style pulled pork, smoked BBQ ribs, fresh seafood raw bar with crab and oysters, dessert station and hot dogs, hamburgers, corn dogs, fish burgers, fried chicken and more! Reservations are required. For more info: https://www.maunakearesort.com/play/resort-happenings/event-calendar/?start-date=7/4/2024&end-date=7/4/2024&q=&p=1

July 4, 2024

Cooper Center & VCA’s Annual 4th of July Festival

Volcano Village

8:30am to 1:00pm

No The parade will start at the Post Office at 9am and will end at Cooper Center. There will be NO PARKING at Cooper Center, Except for handicapped permitted automobiles by reservation.  Contact Linda for a space at 808-936-9705, or kilaueatutu@gmail.com.

You will be issued a pass that you must pick up prior to the 4th to be displayed on your dashboard, or you won’t be admitted.

For more info: https://i68345.wixsite.com/cc-test-site/events

Scroll below and check out all the other fun and exciting events that July has to offer!

July 1, 2024

A Season of Celebration-Hawaii Performing Arts Festival

Join us for our 2024 Summer Festival: A Season of Celebration, June 27-July 21, 2024. Tickets now on sale!

Now preparing for its 20th season, Hawaii Performing Arts Festival brings some of the most talented young musicians from Hawaii, the U.S., Canada, Australia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, South America, and Europe to Hawaii Island each summer for intensive study and performance training, affording young artists the opportunity perform with professional musicians under the guidance of some of the world’s most established teachers and mentors. The results are astonishing.

During the 2022 Summer Festival, more than 20 concerts and staged performances were presented, giving the students invaluable experience and the privilege of appearing on stage with some of the top musical artists in their field. All performances were produced at various venues around the Big Island. In the fall, winter, and spring months, HPAF offers special performances to help support scholarships for aspiring young artists to attend the festival each summer. Previous high season performances have included Jake Shimabukuro, Ofra Harnoy, Stanford University’s Fleet Street Singers, and An Evening at the Stork Club — an HPAF original production. For more info: https://www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org/upcoming-events/

July 2, 2024

Kahilu Presents Bobby Rush

Kahilu Theatre

67-1186 Lindsey Rd, Waimea, HI 

7:00pm

Kahilu is pleased to present 3x GRAMMY winner and Blues Hall of Famer, Bobby Rush live and in-concert. Bobby Rush is celebrated for his dynamic performances and rich contributions to the blues genre. With a career spanning over six decades, he has earned a reputation as the “King of the Chitlin’ Circuit” and is a Blues Hall of Famer.

Rush’s music is a vibrant blend of blues, soul, and funk, characterized by his expressive vocals, electrifying harmonica skills, and charismatic stage presence. He has released numerous albums, with hits like “Chicken Heads” and “I Ain’t Studdin’ You,” captivating audiences worldwide. Known for his high-energy shows, Bobby Rush’s concerts are a sensory experience, featuring storytelling, humor, and infectious grooves that showcase his ability to innovate while staying true to the authentic blues sound.

Join Kahilu Theatre unforgettable evening with Bobby Rush, where you’ll witness the magic of a living blues legend. Don’t miss this chance to see a master performer who continues to influence and inspire generations of musicians and fans alike.

Tickets are available: https://kahilu.org/events/bobby-rush/

July 4, 2024

Astronomy on Tap Hawaii

Hilo Town Tavern

168 Keawe St, Hilo, HI 

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Learn more about Hawaiʻi Astronomy at Astronomy on Tap at the Hilo Town Tavern every first Thursday. All perspectives on the night sky are welcome here at this free and casual event.

July 4th’s event will feature Jennifer Andrews from the Gemini Observatory who will speak about cosmic fireworks and Alexis Acohido from the Canada-France-Hawaiʻi Telescope who will speak about Helu Pō, the Hawaiian Lunar Calendar. Join us for these short talks and entertainment in between! For more information, email astronomyontaphawaii@noirlab.edu

July 11-13, 2024

The 11th Annual Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Waimea

5:00pm to 9:00pm

A WORLD CLASS ALOHA BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL! Incredible New Orleans JazzFEST Grammy, Hall Of Fame, BLUES & NEA Masters LINE UP-Imagine 4 Zydeco Accordions ON Stage! Delfeayo Marsalis, David & Michael Doucet BeauSolis, Wayne Toups, Corey Ledet Zydeco, Roddie Romero , the Iguanas, John & Hope Keawe, Larry Dupio, Benny Uyetake, Bill Noble, Loren F Wilken, Aaron Loeser, Russell Lundgren Recognized as Hawaii’s Premier Music Festival! Don’t Wait! We SELL OUT EVERY YEAR! Ocean Front at the Mauna Kea Beach Resort & Redwater Cafe! For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/11th-annual-big-island…

July 13, 2024

Cause For Paws-Aloha Ilio Fundraiser

Waiakea High School 

155 W Kawili Street, Hilo, HI

9:00am to 2:00pm

Join a fun filled day of arts and crafts along with yummy treats!

July 13, 2024

The 11th Annual Hilo Brewfest -Hilo Rotary Club

The Hilo Yacht Club

77 Laehala St, Hilo, HI

VIP Hours- 1:00pm-5:15pm

General Admission – 2:00pm-5:15pm

You are invited to attend The Rotary Club of Hilo fundraising event to support the local community, Friends of the Childrens Justice Center of East Hawaii, Hilo Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program, and many more. We plan to have 40 Breweries, food from 15 local restaurants and live music. Great beer, great food, great music, great view and a great way to support your local community. For more info: https://www.hilobrewfest.com/fest-info

July 15, 2024

W. M. Keck Observatory Astronomy Talk – From the Possibility to the Certainty of a Supermassive Black Hole

Kahilu Theatre

67-1186 Lindsey Rd. Kamuela

6:00pm to 7:30pm

Learn about new developments in the study of supermassive black holes with 2020 Nobel Prize laureate Andrea Ghez. Through the capture and analysis of twenty years of high-resolution imaging, the UCLA Galactic Center Group has moved the case for a supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy from a possibility to a certainty and provided the best evidence to date for the existence of these truly exotic objects. This was made possible with the first measurements of stellar orbits around a galactic nucleus. Further advances in state-of-the-art of high-resolution imaging technology on the world’s largest telescopes have greatly expanded the power of using stellar orbits to study black holes. Recent observations have revealed an environment around the black hole that is quite unexpected (young stars where there should be none; a lack of old stars where there should be many; and a puzzling new class of objects). Continued measurements of the motions of stars have solved many of the puzzles posed by these perplexing populations of stars. This work is providing insight into how black holes grow and the role that they play in regulating the growth of their host galaxies. Measurements this past year of stellar orbits at the Galactic Center have provided new insight on how gravity works near a supermassive hole, a new and unexplored regime for this fundamental force of nature.

For more info:https://www.keckobservatory.org/event/andrea-ghez/

July 20, 2024

40th Cultural Festival Kahuku Unit, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Kahuku is located in the district of Kaʻū, near mile-marker 70.5 on Highway 11, Kau, HI 

10:00am to 3:00pm

The 40th Cultural Festival will be a fun-filled, family-friendly drug- and alcohol-free event. Sunscreen and a hat are recommended. Bring water, rain jacket, and ground mat or chair. The cultural festival is co-sponsored by Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, the Friends of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, and the Hawai’i Pacific Parks Association.

The Kaʻū Multicultural Society will host a display about paniolo history, and local conservation organizations will share the latest information about Rapid ‘Ōhiʻa Death (University of Hawaiʻi), honuʻea (Hawaiʻi Island Hawksbill Project) and efforts to save native forest birds from deadly mosquito-borne illnesses (Birds Not Mosquitoes).

Food and refreshments will be available for purchase or pack a picnic. Laulima Catering and 4 Scoops of Aloha will offer Hawaiian food, and the Hawaiian Civic Club of Kaʻū will sell lunch plates. The Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will give away free ice shave minis and will sell the official 2024 festival T-shirt. The Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Assocation will sell items from the park store, and a free shuttle between the festival grounds and the parking area on the former air strip will be provided by KapohoKine Adventures.

Entrance and the Cultural Festival are free!

For more info: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/news/20240418-nr-2024-culutral-festival.htm

July 19, 2024

Nā Kumu Hula ‘Uniki

5:00pm Box Office, Doors and Concession open. 7:00pm ceremony begins

Ho’okahi Wai ‘O Ka Like – We Are One Tickets are now available to purchase! We do expect this to be a sold out event, so don’t wait until the last minute to book your seats! TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW $25 General Admission. For more info: https://hilopalace.com/hpt_event/na-kumu-hula-uniki/

July 20, 2024

You Had Me at Hilo-Improve Show

Hilo Town Market

69 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 

Doors open at 6:30pm-Show begins at 7:00pm

Join the Hilo Town Market in welcoming Big Island Comedy Theater for one of their Improv ensemble’s Premiere performances. This newly formed improv comedy ensemble will create comedy based on audience suggestions in a show similar to “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” For more info and tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/7757066774360809/7757066777694142/?active_tab=about

July 20, 2024

Twilight at Kalahuipuaa

Eva Parker Woods Cottage – Oceanfront Lawn

68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, Kamuela, HI 

5:00pm to 8:00pm

Hawaii Island still retains a great deal of the charm of vanishing Hawaii, and one way to experience this is to attend, with your blankets, chairs and beer or wine, the locally famous full moon talks at the historic Eva Park Woods cottage on the grounds by the ocean behind the resort. As the sun sets and the moon rises, local storytellers, dancers and musicians step up to the vintage cottage lanai to practice their art, tell stories, myths and legends, and share the best of what they do. The night can go long and erupt in dancing, and “gives hotel guests a chance to experience the true aloha spirit and residents the opportunity to meet and share stories with people from around the world.” Hotel guests, Hawaii residents, and resort employees and their families are invited to enjoy Twilight at Kalahuipua’a is held every month on the Saturday closest to the full moon. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/TwilightatKalahuipuaa/

July 26-28, 2024

70th Orchid Show-Orchid Hula

Edith Kanaka’ole Stadium, Hilo

Show hours:

• July 26, 2024 Friday 9 am-6 pm
• July 27, 2024 Saturday 9 am-5 pm
• July 28, 2024 Sunday 10 am-1:30 pm

This feast for the senses becomes a day-long experience for many people, featuring gorgeous displays of thousands of orchids, including exotic orchid species and hybrids not typically found at major retail and grocery store chainsOrchids for sale suited to beginning through expert growers, plus other orchid-related items.  Click here for more information.

Tasty, reasonably-priced food from local sources.  Click here for more information.

Lectures and demonstrations.  Click here for more information.​

For more info: https://www.hiloorchidsociety.org/hilo-orchid-show.html

July 27-28

The Third Annual Hawaii Mushroom Festival

Starseed Ranch

52-4700 Akoni Pule Highway Kapaau, HI

July 27 · 9am

July 28 · 6pm 

Celebrate all things mushrooms at the 26-acre off-grid permaculture estate of Starseed Ranch in Kapa’au on Hawai’i Island. This festival is for the people of Hawai’i interested in deepening their knowledge of the fantastic world of fungi.The HMF is an all-ages (keiki to kupuna friendly), 2-day event devoted to local mushroom education, community, & celebration. It will be teeming with talks & hands-on workshops by Hawai’i’s leading mycologist, educators, & cultivators. For tickets and more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-hawaii-mushroom-festival-third-annual-tickets-875601847697

July 27-28, 2024

5th Annual Experience Volcano Festival

19-3980 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 

10:00am to 4:00pm

The Experience Volcano Festival is a celebration of the culture, people and traditions that make the diversity of the Volcano Area so unique. More than just a gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the Volcano Area is home to many activities and relaxing opportunities. Get a taste of everything that Volcano has to offer during this festival.   This festival showcases music, Hawaiian culture, artists in action, tours, demonstrations, kids and ohana activities, happy hours, restaurant specials, food trucks and much more!​Almost all of our events will be free to the public! So mark your calendars now for the festivities. If you are visiting the Big Island take advantage of the many lodging opportunities the Volcano Area has to offer! For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1632394754244423?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D

Do you know of more Hawaii Island events coming up?

If you know of others that you would like to share or upcoming events, email me at Julie@Ziemelis.com. Please share this calendar to support our awesome business owners and events planners!

The event calendar for Hawaii Island is sponsored by the 365Hawaii Group of REAL Broker. 

Team members are Julie and Eric Ziemelis, Realtors and founders of 365Hawaii YouTube channel, the 365Kona Newbies Group, Hilo Newbies Group and Kohala Newbies Group. Our focus is making Big Island a better place to live by creating community and opportunities for Aloha.

Thinking of buying real estate or just learning more about purchasing a home? Join our 365Ohana! or email Julie at Julie@Ziemelis.com

365 Bonus Info on Island Wide Farmers Markets, Craft Fairs & Monthly Events!

The Outrigger Kona resort and Spa in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii hosts a “Talk Story Under the New Moon” event on the last Tuesday of every month from 5pm to 6:30pm at Ka’ukulaelae. The events highlights the historic Hawaiian traditions. Free Event.

Kona Area Farmers Markets

KONA VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET

Directions: At the intersection of Hualalai Rd. and Aliʻi Dr., in the parking lot next to the Kona Public Library (across from Hale Halawai) in Kailua-Kona

Market days: Wednesday to Sunday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

ALIʻI GARDEN MARKET PLACE

Directions: 75-6129 Aliʻi Drive, Kailua-Kona

Market days: Tuesday – Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

HOʻOULU COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET

Directions:Located on the Lawn in front of Outrigger Kona at Keauhou bay – 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI. 96740

Market days: Every Wednesday and Friday between 09:00 AM and 2:00 PM

KEAUHOU FARMERS MARKET

Directions: Keauhou Shopping Center, fronting Ace Hardware. 78-6831 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740-2

Market days: Saturdays between 8:00 AM and 12 PM (noon)

SOUTH KONA FRUIT STAND

Directions: Near the old Higashi Store, between mile marker 103 &104. 84-4770 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook

Market days: Open 9am-5pm Monday and Wednesday through Friday, Closed Tuesdays. Open on Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

THE PURE KONA GREEN MARKET

Formerly known as the South Kona green market.

Directions: Located at the Amy Greenwell Botanical Gardens across from the Manago hotel in Captain Cook

Market day: Sunday between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM

Hilo Area Farmers Markets

UNCLES ʻAWA BAR AND THE KALAPANA NIGHT MARKET

At the end of highway 137 where the 1990 lava flow covered the majority of the Kalapana village and the famous Kaimu Black Sand Beach.

Directions: 12-5038 Kalapana Kapoho Beach Rd, Pāhoa, HI 96778.

Market days: Wednesday between 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM (website) for the night market, also known as the “Wednesday Night Hoʻolauleʻa Market”. Note that there is a $20/pp cover charge for entrance.  Saturday between 8:00 AM and noon for Uncles Kaimū Farmers Market (website) .

More information: The venue for the farmers market (Uncles ʻAwa Club) is also opened daily from 7:00 AM on. There is a smoothie shack and ‘Uncles Kitchen’ which serves BBQ plates, local style food plates, burgers, appetizers, and fresh fish burgers or plates from 11 am till 7 pm. Uncles ʻAwa Bar is open from 10 am till closing (website).

HAKALAU FARMERS MARKET AND FOOD SHARE

Directions: TEMPORARY Location: Hakalau Veteran’s Park (see the website linked below for the most recent location)

Market Day: Tuesdays afternoon between 3 pm and 5 pm

More information: at the Hakalau farmers market website.

HILO COFFEE MILL “MARKET @ THE MILL” (between Hilo and Volcano). Directions: Hilo Coffee Mill Farm, 17-995 Volcano Rd. (Between Mile Markers 12 and 13)

Market days: Saturday between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM

More information: Market @ the mill website

HILO’S FARMER’S MARKET

Directions: Corner of Kamehameha Avenue and Mamo Street

Market days: Wednesday and Saturday between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The market is also open all other days of the week between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., but there will be less vendors.

More information http://Hilofarmersmarket.com

KEAAU VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET (KEAAU)

The Keaau village farmers market is a small farmers market in the village of Keaʻau, 8 miles (15 minutes) south of Hilo.  You can find most of the fruit, vegetables and flowers/plants that most of your bigger markets have.

Directions: on the open parking lot between McDonald’s and the Shell gas station (16-573 Old Volcano Road, Keaau, HI.)Distance from Hilo: 8 miles (15 minutes by car)

Market days: Tuesday to Saturday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM

MAKUʻU FARMERS MARKET (PAHOA)

The Maku‘u Farmers Market is a large market with stalls for up to 200 local merchants and artisans.  You can find produce and food at the market, and a wide variety of new and recycled products including crafts, plants, jewelry, clothing, books, and more.  They boast several food trucks and stalls that the locals have come to love.   Its the place to be to “talk story” and find special gifts and fresh produce. 

Directions: on the Makuʻu Farmer’s lot along the Keaʻau/Pahoa Hwy. bypass road between Keaʻau and Pahoa. Distance from Hilo: 15 miles (22 minutes by car)

Market days: Sunday between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM

More information: https://www.makuu.org/market

Nanala Sunset Farmers Market 

Address: 16-296 Orchid Land Dr, Keaau, HI 96749

Market days: Second and fourth Monday 4-7 pm

More information: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/33972183813390

KINOOLE FARMERS MARKET (HILO)

This is a good stop if you are looking for a  local (less touristy) farmers market in Hilo. The Kinoole farmers market prides itself to sell only 100% Hawaiian grown products, the best of which sell out early.  The best things sell out early so make this a stop at the start of your day if you are interested in visiting.  Directions: next to Kuwate Seed Shop, two streets Ma Kai of Puainako Town Center. 1990 Kinoole Street, Hilo, HI

Market days: Saturday between 06:00 am to 11:00 am

More information:https://kinoolefarmersmarket.wordpress.com/

PANAʻEWA HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS FARMERS’ MARKET (HILO)

The Keaukaha Panaʻewa Farmers Market is committed to helping the Panaʻewa and island community, local farmers and food providers offer fresh, Hawaiʻi grown and/or produced products. The market aims to support food and environmental sustainability and to foster a sense of community among people from diverse backgrounds.

Try to drop by if you are shopping for groceries at the shopping mall next door for a more local taste of Hawaii.

Directions: This market is located on land leased from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands along Railroad Avenue across of the Home Depot parking lot (363 Railroad Ave, Panaʻewa)

Market days: Saturday between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM

More information: Keaukaha Panaʻewa Farmers website .

HILO TOWN (FRIDAY NIGHT) MARKET

Directions: 69 Waianuenue Avenue (near The Temple and Jackie Rey’s — directly across the street from Mo’s Fish & Chips)

Market days: Friday afternoon/evening from 5pm – 8pm

More information:  Hilo Town Market website

VOLCANO AND KAʻU FARMERS MARKETS

Farmers markets near and in Volcano Village. The Kaʻu farmers market is on the road between Kona and Volcano.

VOLCANO FARMERS MARKET

Directions: 19-4030 Wright Road, Cooper Center, Volcano, HI

Market days: Sunday between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM

More information:  Volcano Village Farmers Market

KAʻU  (NAʻALEHU) FARMERS MARKET

in Naʻalehu between Volcano and Kona)

Directions: The Ma Uka (mountain) side of the highway just before the 77 gas station and Bay Clinic (when coming from Hilo/volcano).

Market days: Wednesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM to noon (Wednesday is the main market day with most vendors)

More information: https://www.okaukakou.org/

PARADISE MEADOWS IN KAʻU (FARM STAND)

(not a farmers market but a farm stand with locally produced produce, coffee, honey, macnuts, and chocolate)

Paradise meadows is a 75 acre farm close to the most southern point of the USA. Their farm stand is open 7 days a week from 9 AM – 5:30 PM where you can get free samples of the products in sale and also get enjoy a brief tour of the farm.

Directions: About 7/10ths of a mile down South Point rd from the turnoff at Hwy 11 (between mile markers 69 and 70)

Farm stand days: the stand is open 7 days a week from 9 AM – 5:30 PM

More information:https://www.paradisemeadows.com/

WAIMEA, WAIKALOA AND HAWI FARMERS MARKETS

Waimea Town Market

Waimea Town Market at Parker School is home to over 50 vendors who offer a wide variety of terrific produce, food and other unique items. Please join us, talk story with our vendors, learn about their businesses and crafts, and enjoy breakfast or lunch at our picnic tables with the Mauna Kea view—where North Hawaii comes together.

Directions: Parker School  behind the Paniolo Country Inn 65-1224 Lindsey Rd, Waimea, HI 96743

Market days: Open every Saturday at  7:30 to 12:00. Live music every Saturday

More information: https://waimeatownmarket.com/

Overview of the stands at the Sunday Farmers’ Market at Hāmākua Harvest. Image credit: the Farmers market at Hamakua Harvest.

WAIMEA MIDWEEK FARMERS MARKET

Directions: Pukalani Stables. 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, HI

Market days: Wednesday between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM

More information: https://www.waimeamidweekfarmersmarket.com/

KEKELA FARM

Note that this is a *farm* market, not a *farmers* market. This means that you can buy farm-fresh produce from one provider (the Kekela farm) at the following two locations:

Directions: 64-604 Mana Road, Kamuela, HI 96743

Market days: Tuesday between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM at 64-604 Mana Road

Directions (2): Waimea Town Market at Parker School, Kamuela

Market days (2): Saturday between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM

More information:https://www.kekelafarms.com/

KAMUELA FARMERS MARKET

Directions: Pukalani Stables. 67-139 Pukalani Road, Kamuela, HI

Market days: Saturday from 7:00 AM to noon

More information: https://kamuelafarmersmarket.com/

KINGS’ SHOPS FARMERS MARKET (AT THE WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT)

Directions: 250 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA

Market days: every Tuesday from 9 AM to 2:30 PM

More information: The Kings’ Shops weekly Farmers Market is held throughout the center and features local produce, crafts and freshly made pastries and jams.  More information at the ‘weekly events’ section of the https://kingsshops.com/

UNDER THE BANYAN’S FARMERS’ MARKET (HAWI FARMERS MARKET)

Directions: 55-514 Hawi Rd, Kapaau, HI, United States, Hawaii

Market days: every Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at the 1Heart Hub

More information: Hawi famers market facebook page.

Honoka’a Farmers Market

FARMERS’ MARKET AT HĀMĀKUA HARVEST

The Sunday Farmers’ Market at Hāmākua Harvest offers only locally produced goods, ono food, live music and a free educational event weekly. Drink a coconut, buy a t-shirt and experience the warm hospitality of Hamakua. SNAP/EBT welcome!

Directions: At the intersection of Mamane St. and Hwy 19 in Historic Honoka’a Town

Market days: Sunday between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM