When it comes to grocery shopping on the island, nothing compares to picking up produce from your local farmers market. Not only is it a great way to support the community, it is also more cost effective, and guarantees you the freshest of product.
Since Hawaii is a culture that thrives off of local agriculture, farmers markets are a staple within the growing communities. It doesn’t matter if you need to pick up some papaya and pineapple, or looking to get your hands on a little Hawaiian honey, we’ve got you covered!
Here are 15 of Oahu’s favorite Farmers Markets. Each title is complete with a link to their Yelp page for more information. Happy shopping!
KCC Farmers Market
Saturdays, 7:30 am – 11:00 am
Since KCC is one of the most popular markets on island, you are able to choose from a wide variety of farmers and vendors. Everything from fresh squeezed lemonade, vegan grindz and even handmade soaps you are guaranteed to find what you are looking for and more at this farmers market.
Wednesdays, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Located inside the Neil Blaisdell Center, The Honolulu Farmers Market is the ultimate spot for a little taste testing action. Local vendors include Vida Farms, Mochi Lab and No Ka Oi Cookie Company.
Thursdays, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
You can find local artists crafting koi wood sculptures and farms making fresh cane juice, right in the heart of Waikiki. It’s the perfect place to pick up some handmade gifts or hand-picked produce.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This one stop shop is a great way for visitors to sample local sweets & snacks like poke, malasadas, and tapioca pudding. Set up right in the entrance off Kaiulani St, you can’t miss it.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, 7:00 am – 11:00 am
Although this market is more on the smaller side, it can be paired with a trip to Manoa falls, making for the perfect adventure day. Since it’s held in the Manoa Marketplace shopping center, there’s plenty more to see once you’re finished browsing the market.
Saturdays, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The layout is just as large as KCC’s, minus the crowd. The less crowded atmosphere allows locals more time to talk with vendors here, so the experience is more engaging. If you like to talk story about where your food comes from, this is the market for you!
Tuesday & Friday, 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Catered to the working crowd this downtown market was a wider selection of produce than most farmers markets. The market is set up on the pedestrian mall and makes for a great spot to spend your lunch break.
Saturdays 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
If you’re not a fan of crafts and food booths in your farmer’s markets, this Co-Op is a good one for you. Almost exclusively produce, the farmers and vendors are happy to give you tips on cooking & preparing your purchases, for a true farm to table experience.
Wednesdays, 3:00 -7:00 pm
Mahiku runs the markets at King’s Village & Hyatt in Waikiki (see above). This is their Ewa Beach Farmers Market on the West side of Oahu. However, there is typically 7 or 8 vendors total, making it one of the smallest markets on island.
Saturdays, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
If you could only visit one market on this list, Pearlridge is a must-see! This is one of the only markets where you’ll find organic meats for sale. It has consistently grown, without getting too crowded, so locals love it. There’s even live Hawaiian music to enjoy as you browse!
Thursdays, 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Famous for the friendliness of its vendors, this market showcases the essence of aloha. It is also known for having fun activities for the keiki (kids) so they can enjoy themselves while you look around.
Sundays, 10:00 -2:00 pm
A little different since the booths set up indoors, so you’re out of the heat and in the AC. Some are sceptical about whether most produce is grown locally, but most love the food offerings and the comfortable setting. Maybe not as authentic, but still a good time in the largest mall on the Windward Side.
Thursdays, 2:00 pm -6:00 pm
You might have known this local market from it’s old location right in Haleiwa town itself. It’s the same community event, just moved over to Waimea Valley. You are sure to find goodies and treats made exclusively on the North Shore of Oahu Keep in mind that a lot of people come to see the waterfalls here, so parking can be hard.
Thursdays, 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Recommended as one of the must-do’s while in Kailua, visitors are able to eat a wide selection of local foods and shop some of the freshest produce. With decent prices and variety of vendors to choose from, you won’t leave this market disappointed or empty handed.
