Locals and visitors on Hawai‘i Island will soon be able to enjoy a new culinary market experience showcasing island-grown produce and local, value-added products at Queens’ Marketplace in Waikoloa Beach Resort. The Queens’ Culinary Market debuts on June 13 and will take place every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. throughout the shopping center.

The Queens’ Culinary Market will feature 20 local farmers and businesses, celebrating the rich culinary ingenuity of Hawai’i Island with a diverse selection of local products including fresh produce, flowers, meat, seafood, and value-added treats such as coffee, honey, and jams.

At the Queens’ Culinary Market guests can look forward to:
- A selection of farmers and vendors, including Apple’s Fiesta Fruit Cups, Big Island Smoked, Cocomon, Hawaiian Hotties, Kona Salt Farm, Misma Lani Farms, Spicy Ninja Sauce, Tess Garden, and much more.
- Live entertainment by local musicians throughout the center, featuring performers like Scott Bucholz and Ryan Higgins.
- A beer garden hosted by Waikoloa Shrimp Co. featuring local brews.
- “Talk story” sessions where guests can interact with the market’s vendors or learn about, and support the work of, local nonprofit organizations.

For more information on Queens’ Culinary Market, visit: www.queensmarketplace.com/queens-culinary-market/. Follow Queens’ Marketplace on Facebook at www.facebook.com/queensmarketplace and Instagram at www.instagram.com/queensmarketplace for the latest news and updates.