Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Hawaii

In its 72nd year, Aloha Festivals' Waikīkī Ho'olaule'a transforms Kalākaua Avenue into Hawai'i's largest block party — a beachfront street festival stretching blocks with Hawai'i cuisine, crafts, and cultural vendors. Multiple stages feature live music, hālau hula, and top local artists throughout the evening. Established crowd, strong foot traffic, and a vendor mix built entirely around local food and artisan goods.

Aloha Stadium Swap Meet & Marketplace operates year-round Wednesdays and Saturdays, plus Sundays — a high-traffic open-air market at the stadium in Honolulu. Vendors can book daily temporary booths or monthly reserved stalls across three tier levels. No food or ready-to-serve beverage sales without concessions-contractor approval; weapons prohibited. All vendors must comply with state and federal law. Contact Sodexo Live! at 808.486.6704.

Anaina Hou Farmers Market operates year-round across two north shore Kauai locations with 30+ vendors selling Kauai-grown produce, prepared foods, baked goods, and handcrafted local goods. Saturday mornings and Sunday mornings draw shoppers intentionally seeking to support local agriculture and artisans. Apply online through the market manager.

Coconut Marketplace Farmers Market in Kapaa brings together Kauaʻi's local farmers and artisans twice weekly year-round. Look for fresh produce, seasonal fruit, baked goods, cold drinks, local honey and herbs, and handcrafted items.

Held in Volcano on the Big Island, Cooper Center Sunday Farmers Market runs year-round every Sunday early morning — vendors are setting up by 6:00 am and the market wraps by 10:00 am. Expect farm-fresh local produce, fresh baked breads, homemade jams, grass-fed beef, locally grown coffee, hot food, crafts, art, flowers, and native plants. The market supports a sustainable Hawai'i and draws shoppers intentionally buying from local producers.

Held in Volcano on the Big Island, Cooper Center Swap Meet Saturday happens the 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month. Expect a broad vendor mix — tools, clothes, antiques, jewelry, gemstones, handmade healing salves, plants, produce, and food — at some of the lowest prices in the area. The thrift shop and bookstore open early too.

Held in Hana each April, the East Maui Taro Festival celebrates kalo (taro) farming heritage and Hawaiian culture across Maui. The signature event features the Queen's Challenge competition honoring Queen Emma and showcasing the skills of local kalo farmers. Vendor booths, food, and cultural programming draw an established island audience.

Farmers' Market of Maui operates year-round in Kihei on South Maui, with extended hours Monday through Saturday. The market draws local farmers and producers selling fresh produce and Hawaiian goods directly to an established community of shoppers.

Haleiwa Arts Festival is Hawaii's largest juried art market, held each mid-July on Oahu's North Shore. The 27th annual edition in 2026 features selected artists and food vendors. Juried application required; artists are vetted for the show. Applications for the 28th annual open in 2027.

Held at Historic Haleʻiwa Gym on the North Shore, Haleʻiwa Farmers Market draws both locals and tourists looking for local organic produce, meats, farm-to-table ingredients, and artisan goods — glass art, jewelry, pickles, poke, mochi waffles, bubble tea, and more. All vendors are locally sourced and produced. Open Thursday afternoons year-round.

Hanapepe Art Night is a weekly Friday art market running since 1997 in Kauai's "biggest little town." The event draws locals and tourists alike to the main street, where galleries, shops, and restaurants stay open alongside art/craft vendors, food vendors, food trucks, musicians, and nonprofits. Setup starts at 4 PM; the event runs 5–8 PM. Booths are 10×10 with no electricity — bring your own tent, tables, chairs, and lighting. Priority given to HEA members and Kauai-made/grown vendors. State licenses, insurance, and applicable food/health certificates required. Vendors must attend their assigned Fridays and stay in assigned spaces; violators forfeit fees and may be barred from future events.

Hawai'i Holiday Craft & Gift Fair runs two shopping weekends each fall and winter at the Blaisdell in Honolulu — late October through early November, then again in December. Local crafters and makers fill booths across the venue. Email for booth space reservation.

Held in Hilo, the 36th annual Hilo Christmas Extravaganza Craft Fair draws 80+ vendors selling handmade crafts, jewelry, body care, local food, and Hawaiian-made goods. Expect a strong local maker presence—the vendor roster leans heavily into artisan jewelry, ceramics, textiles, preserved goods, and food vendors including Hawaiian specialties like poi balls and smoked meats. Solid holiday shopping draw with established repeat attendance.

Hilo Farmers Market draws 150+ vendors selling produce, flowers, prepared food, and local crafts across a full-week schedule—with Wednesday and Saturday as the big market days. Located on Hilo Bay, the market welcomes farmers, growers, artisans, and food vendors year-round. Cruise ship port days bring significant foot-traffic surges; check the cruise schedule when planning your application. Applications reviewed within 7–10 business days. Optional online marketplace available for vendors.

Held in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, Ho'oulu Community Farmers and Artisans Market runs Wednesdays and Fridays year-round. The market enforces a strict 100% Big Island–made, grown, or created rule — no imports. New vendors must apply by email with photos, then visit in person at Outrigger Resort to meet market managers Gail and Greg Smith. Friday spots and Wednesday pop-ups are currently being accepted.

Running for over 50 years, Honokaʻa Western Week celebrates paniolo heritage on Hawaii's Big Island with a full week of events in May. The festival kicks off with a parade and block party featuring a talent showdown, then continues with competitions like the Portuguese Bean Soup Contest and Paniolo Baking Showdown, plus kids' activities throughout town. Vendors reserve spots on Mamane Street. Everything is free and open to the public.

Honolulu Farmers Market operates Wednesday evenings at Neal S. Blaisdell Center and is part of Hawaii Farmers Bureau Federation's network of year-round markets dedicated to supporting Hawaiʻi's agricultural community. Vendors often face a waitlist — applications are screened carefully, and acceptance isn't guaranteed. Annual application updates are encouraged to maintain your spot in the ʻohana.

In its 31st year, Honolulu Festival is Hawaii's premier pan-Pacific cultural event promoting understanding and economic cooperation between Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. The Craft Fair & Exhibition runs alongside a grand parade, performance stages, fireworks, and a new Sake & Food Fest. Strong international draw and tourism traffic.

Held in Honolulu's Kaka'ako neighborhood each summer, Honolulu Night Market fills three city blocks with 70+ local food vendors, retail artisans, and makers—plus two stages of live entertainment featuring hula, contemporary Hawaiian music, and local talent. Free admission draws shoppers looking to support Native Hawaiian-owned and locally owned businesses; cultural experiences like live poetry and interactive workshops round out the night market atmosphere.

Island Crafts Fairs runs a rotating lineup of markets across Oahu — Made with Aloha Gift Fair at Pearlridge Center, weekly Waikiki Makers Markets at Waikiki Beach Walk, Sunset Rooftop Market at Royal Hawaiian Center, Koko Marina Makers Market, and Island Crafters Market at The Park on Keʻeaumoku (1st and 2nd Sundays). Vendor mix spans jewelry, apparel, handcrafted goods, candles, soaps, local food, and live music at each event. Free admission to shoppers; giveaways throughout the day.

Running since 1987, Islandwide Crafts & Food Expo draws 250+ juried vendors to Honolulu each Thanksgiving weekend. Vendors must be Hawaii-based or have Hawaii ties, and every item for sale must be self-made—craft products can include pre-made items embellished with your original designs, but imported goods, items made by others, unmounted gems, metal chains, and craft supplies are not allowed. A Hawaii General Excise Tax License is required to participate. All products must be submitted for approval before the event.

Held in Kapolei at Ka Makana Ali'i shopping center, this weekly market brings together local farmers and vendors selling fresh produce, locally made treats, prepared foods, and handcrafted merchandise. Open Wednesdays and Sundays year-round in an open-air center court setting with live entertainment. The market draws local West O'ahu shoppers looking to support local producers.

Ka Molokaʻi Makahiki Festival, held on Molokaʻi, celebrates Hawaiian cultural traditions through ancient athletic games, ceremonies, and community gatherings. Established in 1981, Ka Molokaʻi Makahiki Inc. uses the festival to perpetuate the values of peace, unity, pride, and aloha across the island. The festival welcomes food vendors and artisans alongside cultural programming and traditional games.

Resort courtyard artisan fair; leis, aloha wear, jewelry

Held Thursdays in Kailua at Kailua Town Center, this farmers market draws a strong mix of local produce vendors (Ho Farms, King's Farm, Vilath Farm), prepared food leaning toward locally sourced Hawaiian and Asian cuisines, and artisan goods like honey, mochi, and kettle corn. There's a waitlist for vendor spots—a sign of steady foot traffic and established demand.