New: Farmers' Market

Friday, April 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

The Big Island Chocolate Festival Cacao Farmers Market is a vibrant, daytime marketplace dedicated to celebrating cacao, chocolate, and the farmers, makers, and artisans who bring these creations to life.

This curated market features cacao farmers, chocolate makers, and value-added product vendors offering goods that are directly connected to cacao and chocolate, including chocolate bars and confections, cacao beverages, baked goods, farm products, body care, and chocolate-inspired crafts.

Participating vendors will have the opportunity to connect with an engaged audience of festival attendees, chefs, industry professionals, and community members who share a passion for high-quality, ethically sourced, and locally produced cacao and chocolate.

The Cacao Farmers Market serves as a cornerstone of the Big Island Chocolate Festival experience, highlighting Hawai‘i-grown cacao, supporting local agriculture, and showcasing the creativity and innovation of the chocolate community.

Vendors are carefully curated to ensure strong alignment with the festival’s mission and focus on cacao and chocolate.