Makuʻu Farmers Market

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Follow the line of cars turning off Hwy 130 every Sunday morning for this large, festive and diverse farmers market. Offerings include psychic readings, massage, orchids, jewelry, secondhand goods, and, yes, fruits and vegetables. Enjoy live music while sampling fresh Hawaiian, Mexican and Thai grinds (food) by local eateries. Located makai (seaward) between Miles 7 and 8.


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