Shop Small, Eat Local: Farmers Markets InTheBurg
Break out your reusable shopping bags and baskets!The first week in August is National Farmers Market Week, and no matter where you live in Spartanburg County, local markets are enhancing their communities and making fresh produce and goods more accessible.Shop vegetables, freshly-baked breads, plants and herbs, tonics, honey, pottery, jams and more-- at markets in Spartanburg, Landrum, Pacolet, and beyond...Most of these markets operate rain or shine, but current operations are likely altered to accommodate social distancing and CDC recommendations for open-air markets. Vendor selection may vary.
Hub City Farmers Market, Northside Harvest Park, 498 Howard St
Saturdays 8am-12pm, April - DecemberThe Hub City Farmers Market is the largest Saturday market in Spartanburg, with fresh produce, meat and eggs, bread loaves, honey, plants, herbs, and more available each week. It also has the longest running market season in the year. Find family activities, live music, and tasting demos (currently suspended for COVID-19.)HCFM accepts cash, SNAP, and EBT, with a token system to swipe debit cards. DOUBLE your SNAP benefits at the weekly market for fruits and vegetables!Additional HCFM programs include the Urban Farm at the Harvest Park, Seed-To-Table School Enrichment program, and the Mobile Market.
HCFM Mobile Market, [rotating locations]
Tuesday - Friday, seasonal availabilityThe first of its kind in South Carolina, Hub City's Mobile Market offers a pared down selection of the Saturday market's offerings, on wheels. The Mobile Market is especially significant for providing access to healthy options in food deserts and low income neighborhoods.The schedule of locations varies weekly, with some market stops subject to weather. Sign-up for text notifications on each week's market location schedule.
Landrum Farmers Market, 111 North Trade St
Saturdays 8am-12pm, May - OctoberCity of Landrum's market is one of the oldest in the Upstate, located across from the historic Train Depot. Find everything from foraged mushrooms, local eggs, and fresh produce, to jewelry, bread loaves, flowers, and pottery at the weekly market.A new, 15,00- square-foot Farmers Market Pavilion with open-air design is set to finish construction and open this year at the corner of West Rutherford St and East Randolph St.
Pacolet Farmers Market, Pacolet Amphitheater, Sunny Acres Rd
Saturdays 9am-12pm, July - SeptemberPacolet's Farmers Market is brand-new in 2020, with its opening day on July 4th! This market is completely open-air, at the Pacolet Amphitheater, perfect for social-distancing. (While you're there, check out the historic amphitheater structure.)
Inman Fresh Farmers Market, 10 North Howard St
Saturdays 8am-1pm, May - SeptemberShop fresh produce, canned and baked goods, crafts, and other homemade treats-- straight from the source, in downtown Inman.
Woodruff Farmers Market, South Main St
Fridays 2pm-6pm, June - NovemberWhile the City of Woodruff is not hosting an official market season this year, there are individual vendors who can apply to set up their produce and wares along Main Street. Take a stroll through downtown Woodruff before dinner and check out that week's pop-up booths and boutiques.
Greer Farmers Market, Greer City Market, 301 East Poinsett St
Saturdays 8:30am-12pm, May - OctoberWhile just outside of Spartanburg County, downtown Greer's market is still driving distance for the perfect market stop. Enjoy live music and food trucks, while you shop local produce and crafts.
