Charleston, SC Farmers Markets
The Saturday market in Marion Square is the best-known of Charleston’s farmers markets, but there are nearly two dozen other markets scattered throughout the city’s outlying communities and islands.
Some are year-round, others are seasonal, and there are also a handful of holiday markets in December.
Farmers markets are a great place to get local-grown produce from the many farms located on the islands around Charleston, plus fresh meats and seafood, cheeses, baked goods and jams, pickles and other foods or pre-made meals, often themselves made from local ingredients. Arrive early to get the best produce.
Most markets have restrictions on sales of produce grown outside the area, but you can generally also expect to find some things grown outside of South Carolina. Ask the vendors where their produce was grown if you want to be sure of buying locally.
Most markets also have numerous vendors selling art and craft items, many of them locally-made. Several of the larger markets offer one or several food trucks, sometimes on a rotating basis, and weekly live music and/or activities for children.
See also:
– Things to do in Charleston
– Things to do near Charleston
– Music festivals in Charleston and the lowcountry
– Charleston events by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
!Markets may close in the case of bad weather, special events, or other unexpected circumstances. Please check the market is open on the day you plan to visit.
Monday
– Folly Beach Farmers Market (mid March - mid November)
Mondays, 4pm-8pm. Folly River Park, Folly Beach. Leashed pets welcome.
Small community farmers market with local produce and foods, live music, some prepared foods, and local-made arts, crafts and other goods. The first Monday of every month is Gullah Celebration night, with music and other activities. Visit website
– Freshfields Village Farmers Market (June - August)
Mondays, 4pm-8pm. 165 Village Green Lane, Johns Island.
Small farmers market with local and organic produce, prepared foods, seafood, and arts and crafts. Visit website
Tuesday
– Mount Pleasant Farmers Market (April - September)
Tuesdays, 3:30pm-7pm. Moultrie Middle School, 645 Coleman Boulevard, Mount Pleasant. Leashed pets welcome.
Food-focused community farmers market with local produce, meats and seafood, flowers, prepared foods, live music and children’s activities. Visit website
Wednesday
– West Ashley Farmers Market (late April - early October)
Wednesdays, 3pm-7pm. Ackerman Park, 55 Sycamore Avenue, West Ashley.
Small community farmers market, the West Ashley offshoot of the downtown Charleston Farmers Market, with local produce, local-made prepared foods and live entertainment. Visit website
Thursday
– Sullivan’s Island Farmers Market (mid April - late June)
Thursdays, 2:30pm-6:30pm. 1921 I’On Avenue, Sullivan’s Island.
Small farmers market with local produce, plants, prepared foods, local products, arts and crafts, and children’s activities followed by live music. Visit website
– Isle of Palms Farmers Market (late August - late October)
Thursdays, 4pm-7pm. Isle of Palms County Park, 1 14th Avenue, Isle of Palms.
Small community farmers market with local produce and other foods, prepared foods and arts and crafts. Visit website
– North Charleston Farmers Market (mid May - late October)
Thursdays, 3pm-7pm. Felix C Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston. Leashed pets welcome.
Weekly farmers market with local produce, arts and crafts, prepared foods, children’s activities and live music. Visit website
– Hanahan Family Farmers Market (Year-round)
Thursdays, 3pm-7pm. 1601 Eagle Landing Boulevard, Hanahan.
Farmers market with local produce and foods, prepared foods and other products. Visit website
– Summers Corner Farmers Market (April - September)
Last Thursday of the month, 3pm-7pm. 1609 Beech Hill Road, Summerville.
Small monthly community farmers market with local produce, baked goods, plants and arts and crafts. Visit website
– Moncks Corner Farmers Market (April - mid December)
Thursdays, 3pm-7pm. Market Pavilion, 418 East Main Street, Moncks Corner.
Small community farmers market with local produce and foods, baked goods and arts and crafts. Visit website
Saturday
– Charleston Farmers Market (mid April - late November)
Saturdays, 8am-2pm. Marion Square, downtown Charleston. Leashed pets welcome.
Charleston’s most popular farmers market, with local produce and foods, prepared foods, food vendors, arts and crafts, live entertainment, plants and flowers. The market also runs on Sundays during the Piccolo Spoleto Festival. Visit website
– Charleston Night Bazaar (Year-round)
Third Saturday of the month. April-October, 5pm-10pm; November-March, 4pm-9pm. 1503 King Street, Charleston Neck.
Evening arts and crafts market at the Pacific Box & Crate Company. Visit website
– The Town Market on James Island (Year-round)
Saturdays, 9am-1pm. 871 Fort Johnson Road, James Island.
Monthly community farmers market with local produce and foods, and local-made crafts. The market also hosts occasional seasonal special events. Visit website
– Sea Island Farmers Market (Year-round)
Saturdays, 9:30am-1:30pm. 2024 Academy Road, Johns Island. Leashed pets welcome.
Community farmers market on the campus of Charleston Collegiate School, with local produce and foods, prepared food vendors, live music, and arts and crafts. Visit website
– Islanders Farmers Market (late March - December)
Saturdays, 10am-2pm. 3546 Maybank Highway, Johns Island.
Small community farmers market with local produce and foods, and arts and crafts. Visit website
– Summerville Farmers Market (mid April - mid November)
Saturdays, 8am-1pm. First Citizens Bank, 200 South Main Street, Summerville.
Large farmers market with live music and a wide variety of vendors selling local and other produce, arts and crafts, food products and plants. Visit website
– Goose Creek Farmers Market (early May - late September)
Saturdays, 8am-2pm. 150 Howe Hall Road, Goose Creek.
Small community farmers market selling local produce. Visit website
Sunday
– Sunday Brunch Farmers Market (Year-round)
Sundays, 11am-3pm. 1977 Maybank Highway, James Island. Leashed pets welcome.
Weekly farmers market at the Pour House, with live music, food trucks, local-made arts, crafts and other products, and local produce. Visit website
Holiday Markets
– Marion Square Holiday Market (December)
First three weekends in December, 9am-3pm. Marion Square, downtown Charleston.
Holiday variant of the Charleston Farmers Market, with local produce, holiday gifts, arts and crafts, live entertainment and children’s activities. Visit website
– Mount Pleasant Holiday Market & Craft Show, December 12 2020
11am-4pm. Moultrie Middle School, 645 Coleman Boulevard, Mount Pleasant.
Special seasonal farmers market with local produce and prepared foods, local-made gifts, arts and crafts and children’s activities. Visit website