Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Hilo, Hawaii

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 Hilo at the Civic Butler Building, Kama'aina Christmas Craft Fair is an annual holiday event hosted by Rotary Club of Hilo. Alongside local crafters, you'll find the BISAC Food Truck (a nonprofit teaching job skills in addiction recovery) and vendors supporting the Salvation Army Angel Tree project and Waiakea High Interact's gift-wrapping fundraiser. Established crowd with strong community mission alignment.

Panaʻewa Farmers Market, held Saturdays in Hilo's main shopping district on Railroad Avenue, welcomes farmers, value-added product producers, plant-based handcrafted artisans, and community outreach groups. On-site parking, hand washing station, and portable restroom available for vendors. Market is committed to uplifting the Panaʻewa homestead community and fostering connection among people from diverse backgrounds.

Held in Hilo during Merrie Monarch week, this fair brings together 150+ of Hawaiʻi's best artisans and crafters at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium & Butler Buildings. A showcase for Hawaiian arts and crafts with strong local attendance and community support.