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Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Oct. 02, 2016
Oct. 28, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name HAWKINS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000046250  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Oct. 02, 2016  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --04-02  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   10,612,582