Celebrating a Long Time Advertiser: The South Kona Green Market
In 2008, husband and wife team, Tim Bruno and Karen Kriebl, teamed up with Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden and 24 founding members to begin a truly local farmers’ and artists’ market. Tim says with pride, “Again the ancient farm fields are filled with local, handmade products supporting our mission of ‘from the land and by our hand.’”
As one of Hawai‘i Island’s premiere markets, The South Kona Green Market (SKGM) seeks to provide residents and visitors to the island with quality products.
It’s also a place for family and friends to gather and enjoy delicious food, fabulous live music, and outstanding craftsmanship. Stop by to get your weekly produce, enjoy a meal, and stay for the day. Make it a part of all your Sundays!
The South Kona Green Market prides itself in offering a great selection of quality, island products each week. You’ll find a great selection of produce, 100% Kona Coffee, wearable and fine art, handcrafted items, and freshly prepared foods. SKGM now accepts EBT for produce purchases.
Want to help your neighbors while enjoying your time at The Market?
Every Sunday, South Kona Green Market vendors and customers can donate fresh produce and canned goods to supplement the nutritional needs of community members via The Food Basket. Cash donations are also cheerfully welcomed.
A walk through The Market is a blast. Most vendors, sometimes as many as 70, have permanent spots so it is easy to find your favorites every week.
When you arrive, if you choose to go to the right, you can begin by sampling some flavored macadamia nuts from Joe’s Nuts and examining beautiful hair adornments from Marge. As you head up the slight incline into the heart of The Market, Fire Island Coffee, Luana’s protea arrangements, or the singular artwork of well-known artists Francene Hart, Priya Lucas, and Shirley Pu Wills might captivate your eye.
Then which way?
The Market is laid out like a medieval village, with surprises around every corner. You will want to make certain to sample some dragon fruit honey from Tai Shin Farms, see some block printed clothing from Tropical Trappings, and get some delicious ice cream from Ohana Farms while you are on your way to Sandy’s traditional lauhala weaving and Ray’s Energy Pendants.
If you decide to go to the left, you can start off with a hot cup of 100% Kona Coffee from Princess Radha Farm and check out some fine jewelry from Chris Johnson. You will see authentic Hawaiian weaponry and sandalwood at Rose Woodcrafts, handmade rugs, delicious frozen fruit pops, locally made sausage, hand-blown glass, and maybe even get your palm read.
Make sure to spend some time listening to the weekly live music.
Want a bamboo flashlight? How about a bamboo saxophone? They’re here. A massage? Hand-painted silk clothing? A chiropractic adjustment? A mobile veterinarian? All here.
As you stroll, you will pass wonderful artwork, healing oils, the abundance of South Kona farms, and stylish jewelry. Make sure you stop by The Point of Origin to speak with one of our celebrated authors. Get a glass (or jug!) of healthy kombucha at Big Island Booch or mamaki tea at Kitchen of Creation and maybe a nibble at Oven and Butter or Earthly Delights Organic Farm.
Oh, the food! Leona always has some “Local Grinds” cooking and Big Al will be glad to sell you some of his fantastic marinara sauce. Lotus Café for Thai, The One Day Café for quiche and wheat-free baked goods, Pizza Rovers for fresh baked pizza, Adriana’s for Salvadoran. YUM!
The South Kona Green Market is easy to find. It’s located mauka (mountain side) at the Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens at mile marker 110, across from the Manago Hotel. ❖
South Kona Green Market
82-6188 Mamalahoa Highway, Captain Cook
Sunday 9am–2pm
808.328.8797
skgm.org
To become a vendor contact Tim Bruno: info@skgm.org.
