Hawaii Magazine
This Charming Farmers Market on Maui is Uniquely Upcountry
Explore a vast array of food, produce and gifts on Saturday mornings at the famed Upcountry Farmers Market on Maui.
Jan 19, 2021
On a crisp Saturday morning, people begin arriving to rural Pukalani for the weekly open-air Upcountry Farmers Market.
Here, rain showers often yield morning rainbows, adding to the breathtaking view that spans lush Haleakalā and the serene Maui coastline. Family and community are central to this market, with children proudly manning stalls alongside their parents and greeting customers with shy smiles. Regulars sip from fresh coconuts and fill hand-woven straw baskets with proteas, summer mangoes and flaky pastries. True to the makeup of its residents, the market showcases Upcountry’s unique bohemian sensibility and health-conscious lifestyle. Nowhere else on the island can you find such an eclectic selection of offerings including favorites like vegan miso ramen, azuki b