Hilo Town Market Named a Top 10 Night Market in the U.S.
A national honor for a Friday night tradition built on local food, live music, handmade goods, and the aloha spirit of Hawaiʻi Island.
A big moment for Hilo
Hilo Town Market has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Night Markets in the United States. USA TODAY 10Best placed Hilo Town Market at #10 in its 2026 “Best Night Market” rankings, alongside major markets in California, New York, Oklahoma, Georgia, Washington, and Virginia.
This recognition reflects the same qualities highlighted on the market’s website: every Friday night from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., historic downtown Hilo comes alive with local culture, live music, talented Hawaiian artists, unique handmade crafts, and delicious local food.
Why this honor matters
This national recognition puts a wider spotlight on Hilo Town Market and on the vendors, musicians, artists, food businesses, and families who make the market what it is. It reinforces that Hilo’s Friday night experience stands out not just locally, but across the country.
The 2026 Top 10 list
Hilo Town Market is honored to be listed alongside these nationally recognized night markets.
- BeChinatown Night Market (San Francisco, California)
- Asian Night Market Festival (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
- Queens Night Market (Queens, New York)
- Sunset Night Market (San Francisco, California)
- Atlanta International Night Market (Atlanta, Georgia)
- CID Night Market (Seattle, Washington)
- Night Market at Scissortail Park (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma)
- Richmond Night Market (Richmond, Virginia)
- 626 Night Market (Arcadia, California)
- Hilo Town Market (Hilo, Hawaii)
Mahalo to the market community
Mahalo to every vendor who shows up with quality products, fresh food, creativity, and consistency. Mahalo to the performers, staff, and supporters who help turn the market into more than a place to shop; it has become a gathering place that reflects the spirit of Hilo.
Mahalo also to every patron, family, and visitor who spends Friday night at Hilo Town Market. This recognition is a celebration of the whole community and the aloha that continues to shape the market every week.
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