The Cooper Center
19-4030 Wright Road, Volcano, Hawaii 96785-1000
Events
Cooper Center is the the main location for many events throughout the year. The most common event is our weekely Sunday Farmers Market. Get here early because venders are setting up and ready to go by 6:00 am and it is all over by 10 am.
Sunday Farmers Market
Support a sustainable Hawaii ...
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GREAT LOCAL FOOD, CRAFTS, & VENDORS:
Every Sunday: 6:00AM – 10:00AM
• Farm-fresh local produce, breads, jams, candy, grass fed beef, poi, local-grown coffee,
• Hot Breakfast & Lunch items • Crafts, Art, Gifts
• Flowers and native plants
• Bookstore and thrift shop also open
​Notice: EBT purchases and the business table with change closes down at 8:45am on Sundays.
​Vendor Agreement Page 1
Vendor Agreement Page 2
Swap Meet Saturday
at Cooper Center
COME and Support your local Community and Vendors
Aloha to all our Locals and visitors
The 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
Swap Meet hours are : 9 am - 1 pm
Come check us out for a large variety of vendors with numerous different products. Tools, clothes, books, toys, local made healing extract and creams , antiques, jewelry, gemstones, crystals, food, music 🎶 🎵 plants, fruits, vegetables 🌶 FRUIT TREES !! LOW PRICES! We also offer cakes, coffee, shave ice!! Our community center's Thrift Store and Bookstore 📚 will also be open during the hours of 8 am- 11:30
Come on down and have some fun ; you never know what you might find to take home as your new treasure.
​Cooper Center Community Pantry
There is a drive through food pantry at the Cooper Center the last Wednesday of the month from 9:30am-11:00am, with the exception of November when it is the week before Thanksgiving.
Emergency food bags are available at the Cooper Center Bookstore from 8:30 to 11am, Tuesday-Saturday (call 808-967-7800). The Cooper Center Community Pantry is an equal opportunity provider.
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Come Celebrate at COOPER CENTER
4th of July
8:30am till 1pm
4th of July, Friday 7/4/25 event kicks off at 830am and will run till about 1pm always subject to weather.
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The parade will start at the Post Office at 9am (rain or shine) and will end at Cooper Center.
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There will be NO PARKING at Cooper Center, Except for handicapped permitted automobiles by reservation. You will be issued a pass that you must pick up prior to the 4th to be displayed on your dashboard, or you won’t be admitted.
Otherwise all the rest of the parking is for all our volunteers that run the event.
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There will be many crafts in the Carlson Covered Court, multiple food vendors along the side of the parking lot, and entertainment area, children’s games, and the favorite of many, a large silent auction that will be open from 9a till 11:30.
Winners should be present to pick up items, or will hold till Tuesday at 11:00, then item will go to the next person on the list.
Just plan to come and help celebrate our Nation’s birthday and have a fun day.
Fiesta in the Forest
Friday, May 9, 2025
4PM till 7PM
at Cooper Center
Come enjoy and meet your community residents and guests at this Volcano tradition with fantastic food by Volcanoes own, Heather and Kurt Nelson of Volcano Cookshop, featuring a plate, with your choice of (2) flour or corn tortilla tacos supreme filled with your selection of seasoned ground beef, shredded chicken tinga, or vegetarian beans w/rice, beans, and Chef's special mexican chocolate brownie, all for only $16.00. Sides are: Guacamole $2.00, Salsa & Chips $2.00, and Salsa $1.00. Wet bar offers a selection of bottled Mexican beer, beer on tap, or margaritas for $5.00. Customized beer filled mugs will be available for purchase at $10.00 and are refillable at a discounted price of $4.00, just return with your pre-purchased mug for your discounted refill. Lemonade and water are free for keiki.
Keiki corner offers pinata games, and coloring/drawing tables. Keiki are welcomed to join us at this family friendly Cooper Center event.
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Oktoberfest - October 2025 (details to follow)
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Brats, sauerkraut, German potato salad and much more is on the menu for the Cooper Center's Oktoberfest celebration! Come at 4 to snack on a pretzel while you sip a beer and listen to some live music! Dinner will be served from 5-7. Bring your Cooper Center mug for $1 off your beer or purchase one for $10.
