Founded in 1989 with the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service, the Charleston Farmers Market is produced by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, in cooperation with the City of Charleston Parks Department and Special Events Committee.  Over the years, the Charleston Farmers Market has received numerous awards: in 2005, the revitalized Marion Square welcomed back the farmers’ market and received the Three Sisters Award from the Charleston Save the City Committee; in 2008 the Charleston Farmers Market was ranked by Travel + Leisure Magazine as one of the top 10 Best Farmers Markets in the Nation; and in the Charleston City Paper Readers’ Poll, “Best Of,” the Charleston Farmers Market was named “Best Outdoor Event” for 2010, 2011, 2012 and named, “Best Outdoor Event” &/or “Best Attraction” for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018!

Season: Spring, Summer and Fall

Market Hours:

April 13 - November 25, 2024
Saturdays, 8am - 2pm

Holiday Market:

December 2 - 16, 2023
Saturday and Sunday, 9am - 3pm

Location: Marion Square, 329 Meeting Street