Farmers Markets in Greenville, South Carolina

With the season for all sorts of fresh produce in for full swing, there is no time like the present to become familiar with your local farmers markers. It's a great way to get some of the best produce available, support local businesses and often meet the farmers and harvesters themselves. Greenville, South Carolina is lucky enough to have three local markets: Greenville State Farmers Market, Downtown Greenville's Farmers Market and Carolina First's Saturday Market.

Greeville State Farmers Market

Located a few miles out of downtown Greenville, South Carolina, Greenville State Farmers Market is both an open and closed air market that is open year round. Not only is there a great assortment of fresh produce and baked goods, this market is also an excellent source for fresh cut flowers or gardening plants. As with all farmers markets, remember to bring enough cash for your purchases, as vendors are rarely equipped to accept other payment methods.

Greenville State Farmers Market is located at 1354 Rutherford Road in Greenville, South Carolina. The farmers market can be reached via telephone at (864)244-0423. Hours of operation are from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday.

Downtown Greenville's Farmers Market

As much as the Greenville State Farmers Market has to offer, it is located stifling far from downtown, particularly for urban dwellers who rely on public transportation. Thankfully, there are options when it comes to farmers markets in Greenville, South Carolina. Vendors lining the Downtown Greenville's Farmers Market offer fresh and local produce, baked goods, fresh pasta and general wholesome goodness. Downtown Greenville's Farmers Market is located at the corner of 4th Street and Broadway. Hours of operation are limited to 8 am to 1 pm on Saturday and 2 pm to 6 pm on Wednesdays.

Carolina First Saturday Market

Another downtown destination for freshly grown produce in Greenville, South Carolina is the Carolina First Saturday Market. The market attracts local vendors with fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, chocolates, seafood, and baked goods, as well as other goods and services such as photography, local arts and crafts, and booths offering information on local nonprofits.

Carolina First Saturday Market is located at Main Street and McBee Avenue in Downtown Greenville. The market is seasonal and opened from May 2 to October 31 with hours of operation of 8 am to 12 noon every Saturday. For more information, the market can be reached via telephone at (864)467-5764 or through the Carolina First Saturday Market website.

Sources:

http://www.saturdaymarketlive.com/
http://www.downtowngreenville.org/