The main Charleston Farmers Market is held on Saturday mornings at Marion Square in downtown Charleston. Around the area, you can also find farmers markets on Johns Island, in Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, and North Charleston, with schedules that vary by season. Most are seasonal, so check the official schedule for current dates before you go.
Charleston Farmers Markets at a Glance
Here are the main markets in and around Charleston. Days, seasons, and hours are listed below, but they can change each year, so confirm the current schedule on each market's official page.
| Market | Day | Where | 2026 season and hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Farmers Market | Saturday | Marion Square, 329 Meeting Street | April 4 to November 21, 8 AM to 2 PM (plus select December dates) |
| Sea Island Farmers Market | Saturday | Charleston Collegiate, 2024 Academy Road, Johns Island | Year-round, 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Mount Pleasant Farmers Market | Tuesday | Farmers Market Pavilion, 645 Coleman Boulevard | April 7 to September 29, 3:30 to 7 PM |
| West Ashley Farmers Market | Wednesday | Ackerman Park, West Ashley | April 1 to October 14, 3 to 7 PM (plus a November 22 Thanksgiving market) |
| North Charleston Farmers Market | Thursday | Park Circle Pavilion, 4800 Park Circle | May 7 to October 29, 3 to 7 PM |
The Charleston Farmers Market at Marion Square
The main Charleston Farmers Market is held on Saturdays at Marion Square, 329 Meeting Street, in downtown Charleston.
It is the city's long-running downtown market, operating since 1989 and produced by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, and it draws both locals and visitors. You will find local produce, plants and flowers, baked goods, prepared food, coffee, and handmade crafts from area vendors, often with live music and a lively weekend crowd.
2026 season: the Charleston Farmers Market runs Saturdays from April 4 through November 21, 2026, from 8 AM to 2 PM, with select holiday dates in December. Dates and hours change each year, so check the official City of Charleston page before you visit.
Farmers Markets Around Charleston
Around Charleston, you can also find farmers markets on Johns Island, in Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, and North Charleston, with schedules that vary by season.
Sea Island Farmers Market (Johns Island)
Held on Saturdays year-round from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Charleston Collegiate, 2024 Academy Road, on Johns Island, this market has dozens of farmers, vendors, and food trucks, plus live music and a kids' play area. Because it runs all year, it is a good option in winter when the downtown market is closed.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
Held on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 7 PM at the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market Pavilion, 645 Coleman Boulevard. The 2026 season runs April 7 through September 29. Expect local produce, meats, baked goods, and specialty foods.
West Ashley Farmers Market
Held on Wednesdays from 3 to 7 PM at Ackerman Park in West Ashley. The 2026 season runs April 1 through October 14, with a special Thanksgiving market on November 22. It is an easy midweek stop for local produce and goods.
North Charleston Farmers Market
Held on Thursdays from 3 to 7 PM at the Park Circle Pavilion, 4800 Park Circle. The 2026 season runs May 7 through October 29. It is a relaxed, community-focused market with food, produce, and local vendors.
What You'll Find at a Charleston Farmers Market
Most markets mix fresh local produce with food, drinks, flowers, and handmade goods, so there is something for both shoppers and browsers.
Typical stalls include seasonal fruit and vegetables, herbs and plants, local meats and seafood, honey and jam, baked goods, coffee, and ready-to-eat food from local makers. Many markets also feature live music, craft vendors, and family-friendly activities, which makes them a fun morning out, not just a grocery run.
Tips for Visiting
Quick tips:
- Go early for the best selection and a calmer crowd.
- Bring cash and a reusable bag, since not every vendor takes cards.
- For the downtown market, use a parking garage, because street parking fills up fast on Saturday mornings.
Where to Stay for the Downtown Market
Staying downtown lets you walk to the Marion Square market instead of driving and parking.
The Iris Charleston is a boutique apartment hotel at 84 Line Street, with apartment-style suites and full kitchens. A downtown stay puts you within walking distance of the Marion Square market, and the kitchens are useful for storing and cooking what you find on a longer trip. See the Charleston apartment-style suites or the The Iris Charleston hotel guide, and our Charleston restaurant guide for more places to eat nearby.
Charleston Farmers Market FAQs
The main market runs on Saturdays at Marion Square. In 2026 it runs from April 4 through November 21, from 8 AM to 2 PM, with select holiday dates in December. Check the official schedule for current dates.
At Marion Square, 329 Meeting Street, in downtown Charleston. Other markets run in North Charleston, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, and on Johns Island.
Yes. It is free to walk in and browse. You only pay for what you buy from the vendors.
Yes. The Sea Island Farmers Market on Johns Island runs on Saturdays year-round, while most other area markets are seasonal.
For the Marion Square market, use a nearby downtown parking garage, since street parking fills up quickly on Saturday mornings. The other markets have their own on-site or nearby parking.