Nothing feels better than driving a few miles out of Princeville to visit one of the many farmers and craft markets on Kauai’s North Shore. Fruits and vegetables are sure to be at their peak when you buy them. The selection changes every week as each season brings new discoveries,including: rambutan, longan, lychee, starfruit, cherimoya, soursop, mountain apple, lilikoi, dragon fruit, breadfruit, tangelos, poha berries, abiu, jaboticaba, taro varieties, okinawan sweet potato, turmeric root, galangal, winged beans, malabar spinach, chayote squash, bitter melon, moringa leaves and pods, upland taro, malaysian taro. Of course you can find other spectacular fares in season, including mangos of all varieties, avocados or different sorts, local bananas, local pineapples in season, varieties of lettuces, carrots, beans, cucumbers, squash, mint, basil, parsley, string beans, etc. etc.
Below is a schedule of the main markets around Princeville, subject to change.
Waipa Farmers Market
Location: Waipa Foundation, Hanalei
Day: Tuesday (weekly)
Type: Farmers, food, crafts, some art
Hanalei Farmers Market
Location: Hanalei (near Hale Halawai)
Day: Saturday (weekly)
Type: Farmers, crafts, art
Every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, a large grassy lawn off Malolo Road is covered with more than 50 stalls.
Kilauea Farmers Market
Location: Kilauea Community Ag Center
Day: Thursday (weekly)
Type: Farmers, prepared foods, local products
Kīlauea Sunshine Market
Location: Kilauea Neighborhood Center
Day: Thursday morning (weekly)
Type: Farmers, flowers, plants
Anaina Hou Community Market
Location: Anaina Hou Community Park, Kilauea
Day: Saturday (weekly)
Type: Produce, fruit, Crafts, art, food vendors
Supports local agriculture, sustainable food distribution, local artisans, and the Kauai economy. With over 30 unique vendors, the market showcases the best of Kauai Grown Produce and authentic Kauai Made Crafts. Don’t forget Midnight Bear Bread…
Kilauea Art Night
Location: Downtown Kilauea
Day: Last Saturday (monthly)
Type: Art, crafts, music, food
Princeville Makers Market
Location: Princeville Center
Day: Most Sundays
Type: Art, crafts, some food vendors
Makai Arts & Music Festival
Location: Princeville Makai Golf Course
Day: Wednesday (weekly)
Type: Art and crafts (local makers; some packaged food)