2017 Guide to Charleston Farmer’s Markets

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Pulling over for a watermelon or strawberries from a roadside stand are some of my favorite childhood memories. I still pull over to a roadside stand while I am traveling to see what kind of deliciousness the farmer is offering. (My husband really appreciated this as we were traveling across the USA with our dog and 25 foot travel trailer!)

2017 Guide to Charleston Farmer's Markets

When I was growing up, we got all of our food from the grocery store – farmers markets did not exist in Houston, TX. Fortunately, here in Charleston they are everywhere and some are ALL YEAR LONG! No longer do I have to wait for a road trip to see what the local farmer is producing. Farmer’s markets are truly the next best thing to growing your own food. When your produce comes from a local farmer, you are getting the freshest, most seasonal food. When food does not have a long transport time, then you and your family are getting the most minerals, vitamins, and enzymes that you can get from produce. Plus, you are supporting your local economy and keeping sustainable farming practices active and growing.  

Farmer’s markets are fun! Many of them have live music, events for kids, and some are even pet-friendly. The “food truck” movement has hit Charleston hard which means delicious food from a truck while you load up on your week’s veggies, fruit, meat, jellies, and so much more. In the Charleston area we are blessed with many farmer’s markets to choose from (including some “mobile” ones).  

Mobile Markets
2017 Guide to Charleston Farmer's Markets

Low Country Street Grocery is a mobile farmers market that has “bus stops” where customers can shop aboard the bus (how cool is that!) – look for their schedule on facebook or instagram

Legare Farms from Johns Island also has a rolling market. Their schedule can be followed on facebook. (FYI- their pickled okra is the bomb!)

Local Farmer’s Market Guide:

Johns Island Farmer’s Market2017 Guide to Charleston Farmer's Markets  is on Saturdays from 10 am – 2 pm and runs all year long at Charleston Collegiate School.

James Island Farmer’s Market is on Sundays from 11 am – 3 pm, starting on 2/5/17. They are located behind the pour house.

West Ashley Farmer’s Market is on Wednesdays from 3 pm – 7 pm, starting 4/19/17. They are located at Ackerman Park.

Downtown Charleston Farmer’s Market is on Saturdays from 8 am – 2 pm, starting 4/8/17 at Marion Square.

North Charleston Farmer’s Market is on Thursdays from 12 pm – 7 pm, starting 5/5/17 at 4800 Park Circle.

Summerville Farmer’s Market is on Saturdays from 8 am – 1 pm, starting 4/1/17 at 200 S. Main St.

Mt Pleasant Farmer’s Market is on Tuesdays from 3:30 pm – 7 pm, starting 4/4/17 at the farmers market pavilion (next to Moultrie Middle School.)

Sullivans Island Farmer’s Market is on Thursdays from 2:30 pm – 7 pm, starting 4/6/17 in front of the library.

Are you looking for more ways to find local produce, seafood, or meat? Check out SCDA’s website for their grown local information.  

Do you know of other farmer’s markets or stands that are MUST SEES? Please share!