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Ayurveda, Big Island, Farmers markets, From Hawaii with Love, Hawaii, Hilo, Hilo Farmers Markets, Photography, Sita, travel
One of the charms of a small town is its local weekly markets
Wherever I am in the world, I always love to visit the local markets. I have a wonderful feeling while I mingle and chat with the locals from the area. I enjoy an experience and an awareness of the local area that I don’t usually pick up by just visiting the touristy areas.
While in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii we made time to visit the Hilo Farmers Markets. These condensed and lively markets located in the heart of Hilo offer a huge range of locally grown Island fruits and vegetables, fresh produce, tropical flowers, locally made products, baked goods, crafts and beautiful gifts made with Aloha.
These markets, with over 200 local farmers and artisan stalls, are open Wednesday and Saturday from 6am – 4pm. However on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday you will find a smaller version of the markets with over 30 farmers and crafters open from 7am – 4pm. The markets are open all year round.

Waterfront across from the Farmers Markets
Row upon row of vendors crowd the two large tents on the Hilo waterfront. It is small and easy to navigate. The sellers are local and very friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed the market and we were able to find a parking place quite close to the markets.
There appeared to be three different section. One area has the foods, vegetables, cheeses, fruits, dips, honey, and lots of Big Island food products. The other two sections have handmade items, including jewellery, clothes, handbags and purses, leis and flower arrangements
We stopped to chat with Sita of “ From Hawaii with Love” who produces and sells Ayurveda spices, herbs, natural blends, body lotions, and superfoods that promote good health. Sita was a wealth of knowledge and so passionate about her products that she creates from scratch. We bought some of Sita’s turmeric base products. I actually could have talked with her for much longer but felt we needed to let other folks learn about her wonderful products.

Sita
Sita was just one small example of many great little experiences we had chatting with the locals on that day.
For visitors and locals alike, the farmers market in Hilo provides a visual and taste bud delight of wonderful tropical fruits and vegetables and Big Island food products, many of which are quite unique to Hawaii, and all at really affordable prices.
If you have the time when in Hilo, pop in and have a wander, I am sure you won’t be disappointed.
Love the fresh & alive atmosphere, so much happiness there. Daphne
Thanks Daphne. Yes, it really is a great atmosphere.
Looks like a fabulous market to visit. I love going to markets also. The photos are brilliant. 💟💜
It was a real local market with real local people. Fabulous. Thanks Leah x
Great pictures. thanks
And thank you for reading my blog. Lyn
Markets always seem to have the buzz of life around them with,activity, discovery,purchasing, authenticity, and these markets look to be no exception. Fab scenes.
Thanks Gail, yes the experience is way beyond the seeing of the market stalls it is the entire vibe.
Lyn, markets always seem to have the buzz of life around them and an air of excitement and discovery and these markets look to be no exception. Great pics.
Thanks again Gail. Great description.
That Hilo market is charming and I agree that Sita is a knowledgeable in the Ayurveda field. Glad we both had a nice visit at the Hilo market.
Thanks Linda. I always have a good time at local markets and this one was good hey
I don’t think I would ever leave! How wonderful to have local produce. Great pictures when it’s cold outside here!
I agree. It was such a great atmosphere. Thanks so much for your comment Lyn
I don’t think I would ever leave, either. The beauty, the smells, the produce, the flowers, the bustling atmosphere… Heaven!
Yeah, I agree. It would be a part of my weekly events if I lived there. Thanks for reading my blog. Lyn
I missed visiting the Farmers markets on Big Island due to a hurricane. We had to reschedule our trip. So your pictures are really welcomed.
Thanks Edwin. Maybe you will see them another time. They are very local but great. Thanks for your comment. Lyn
Farmers markets are always a delight. Ours here is run by two young women, whom I’ve known since they were in middle school. There are about 30 vendors. I visit such markets when i am in other cities and towns on weekends, as well, and for the same reasons you described. Hilo’s looks like an amazing market.
I imagine a small market like yours is probably very friendly and like family. Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting. Lyn
Beautiful! I always love visiting our farmers market, always a fun relaxing day!! Thanks for letting me “travel” with you to this one!
Farmers markets are all about the locals which is great. Thanks for reading my blog. Lyn
I always like reading your posts because they inspire the wanderlust in me! Thanks for another great post again!
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Thanks so much Goldilocks for your lovely comment and your support. Thanks also for the nomination but I actually do not do blog awards but I really appreciate your suggestion. Lyn
No problem Lyn. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your next post.
Thanks so much
I had to laugh at the market sign “From Dawn until it’s Gone”, love it!! Fun to find another blogger who loves to travel 🙂
Yes so very local Hawaiian. Thanks for reading and following my blog Lyn
You are welcome.
We will be in Hilo next month and will definitely go by the Market.
Enjoy. They are very local and really good. Wish I was going back. Thanks for reading my blog. Lyn
I love markets like this. Not sure I’ll ever get back to Hawaii. There are so many other places in the world I want to see but you can be sure that I’ll be checking out local markets where ever I go.
There are markets everywhere I visit in the world. I love spending time in them. Thanks for visiting my blog Lyn
Very interesting post!
Thanks. Glad you like it. Thanks for stopping by my blog Lyn
We are with you on markets. We visit them wherever we go. Hilo’s looks pretty great. Thanks for sharing. Allan
Thanks Allan. Markets are just about my favourite thing to do wherever I travel. It gives me the opportunity to mingle with the locals and learn more about the area. Plus of course buy lots of great stuff. Lyn