O’ahu Farmers’ Markets: Shop Smart

Several times a week, in a variety of locations around the Hawaiian Islands, food producers and local culinary stars gather in parks and parking lots to sell fresh produce and other agricultural products. It’s the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors alike to enjoy locally grown Oʻahu products, including aqua-cultured seafood, North Shore beef, Mānoa honey, Kahuku corn, Waialua chocolate and Waimānalo greens (that’s just for starters).

Shop Smart at Farmers’ Markets

• Look for produce that’s free from unusual odors or colors and signs of spoilage.
• Handle produce gently to reduce bruising. Bacteria can thrive in the bruised area.
• Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water before handling produce.
• Wash all fruits and vegetables with cool running tap water right before eating. Don’t use dish soap or detergent because the FDA hasn’t approved or labeled these products for use on foods.
• Scrub melons with a brush and running water, because bacteria can be transferred from the outside of the melon to the inside by a knife.
• Cut away bruised parts before eating. Remove the outer leaves from lettuce and cabbage.
• Keep fresh cut produce cold by placing serving containers on ice. Perishable food should spend no more than two hours in the “danger zone” (40 to 140oF).
• Store produce in containers that are free from excess liquid.
• Refrigerate cut produce and use within a few days.

There are amazing Farmers Markets all over O’ahu!

Honolulu Farmers Market
Wednesdays, 4–7 p.m.
777 Ward Ave.
(808) 848-1921
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Hyatt’s Farmers Market 
Mondays and Wednesdays, 4–8 pm
Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach Resort and Spa
2424 Kalākaua Ave. (Ground Floor)
(808) 923-1234
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Mahiku Farmer’s Market at International Market Place
Thursdays, 4–8 pm
2330 Kalākaua Ave. (Level 1, Banyan Court)
(808) 921-0536
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Kapiʻolani Community College Farmers Market
Saturdays, 7:30–11 a.m.
4303 Lēʻahi Head Rd.
(808) 848-1921
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Mahiku Farmers Market at King’s Village
Fridays and Mondays, 4–9 p.m.
131 Kaʻiulani Ave.
(808) 225-4002
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North Shore Country Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
59-360 Kamehameha Hwy
(808) 234-9421

Kailua Farmers Market
Thursdays, 5–7:30 p.m.
609 Kailua Rd.
(808) 848-1921
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Windward Mall Farmers Market
Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
46-056 Kamehameha Hwy.
(808) 235-1143
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