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Any farmers markets on North Shore on Thursday????

I am hoping to find fresh produce at a farmers market on a Thursday...and everything else that sells there. Any? Thank you so much

Good question! Short answer: there is no major full farmers market on the North Shore of Kauaʻi on Thursdays — but there *is* at least one smaller “Sunshine Market” in Kīlauea that day. Here’s the breakdown:

  • Kīlauea Sunshine / Neighborhood Center Market: On Thursdays, there’s a farmers market at the Kīlauea Neighborhood Center (off Keneke / Lighthouse Road). According to several sources, its hours are roughly 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm.
  • Hanapepe Sunshine Market: Also on Thursday, in Hanapepe Town Park behind the fire station, from about 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

Important caveats and things to note:

  • The Kīlauea market is more “produce only” according to some guides, so you may not see as many craft or prepared-food vendors.
  • These “Sunshine Markets” are smaller than the big weekend markets, so the selection may be more limited (fewer vendors, less variety).
  • Because times are later (especially Kīlauea), you’ll want to plan for that — the market may be winding down by early evening.

If you don’t mind a short drive off the North Shore, another good option is the Coconut Marketplace in Kapaʻa: they have a market on Thursdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. That’s not “deep North Shore,” but it’s reasonably close depending on where you are staying.

My take: Yes, you *can* find a farmers market north-ish on Thursday (Kīlauea), but it’s fairly small and focused on produce. If you want more variety — artisanal goods, crafts, prepared food — you might consider doing a market on another day (like the Saturday Hanalei market) or plan a quick trip to Kapaʻa’s market on Thursday morning.

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