Spring is in the air in South Carolina and that means the return of many of the seasonal farmers markets around the Palmetto State.
Farmers markets are the cornerstone of many a fun day or evening. Most have entertainment and prepared foods of some sort. And all feature locally-sourced goods from produce, to fresh eggs, seafood and agri-or-horticultural items.
Here are some incredible farmers markets in South Carolina. Add them to your bucket list this spring and summer!
1. Bluffton - Farmers Market of Bluffton
WHEN: Every Thursday 2pm - 7pm.WHERE: 40 Callhoun St at Carson CottagesOpen air, family-friendly, live music, chef demos, kids activities.
2. Mount Pleasant - Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
WHEN: Every Tuesday at 3:30 - April to September. The new season begins April 5, 2016.WHERE: 645 Coleman Blvd.Open air with canopy for rainy days.
3. Port Royal - Port Royal Farmers Market
WHEN: Every Saturday 9 - 12.WHERE: Ribaut Rd at Heritage ParkProduce, seafood, flowers, organic vegetables, herbs, plants, honey, cheese, bread, prepared food, live music.
4. Florence - Pee Dee State Farmers Market
WHEN: 8am - 6pm Monday through SaturdayWHERE: 2513 W Lucas StA 45,000 square foot drive-through shed with produce, plants and flowers.
5. Charleston - Charleston Farmers Market
WHEN: Saturdays 8am - 2pmWHERE: 329 Meeting St (Marion Square)Open air. 100+ local vendors. Produce, food, art, music, activities.
6. Summerville - Summerville Farmer's Market
WHEN: Saturdays 8am - 1pmWHERE: 200 S Main StOpen air. Local produce, meat, seafood, baked goods, kids' activities.
7. Columbia - Soda City Farmers Market
WHEN: Saturdays 9am - 1pmWHERE: 1500 block of Main StOpen air street market. All year, rain or shine.
8. Greenville - Saturday Market
WHEN: Saturdays 8am - noon. May to October.WHERE: McBee Ave & Main StProduce, flowers, gourmet foods, artisan goods, activities.
9. Spartanburg - Hub City Farmers' Market
WHEN: Saturdays 8am - noonWHERE: Northside Harvet ParkOpen air. Produce, proteins, artisan goods.
10. Taylors - Taylors Farmers Market
WHEN: Thursdays 4pm - 8pm. May - August.WHERE: The Taylors MillOpen air market. Opening day is May 5, 2016.
11. Irmo - Irmo Farmers Market
WHEN: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 9am - 1pm, April through September.WHERE: 7507 Eastview DrOpen air.
12. Greenwood - Greenwood Farmer's Market
WHEN: 864-233-6305WHERE: 1612 SC Hwy 72/221 (Laurens Hwy)
13. Simpsonville - Simpsonville Farmer's Market
WHEN: Saturdays 8am - noonWHERE: City Park 405 E Curtis St
Have you been to any of these? Did we feature your favorite South Carolina Farmers Market? You can add it in our comments section.
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