The Charleston Farmers Market runs Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Marion Square through Nov. 21, with December holiday markets. It takes SNAP/EBT.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Facts on this page come from the city’s Charleston Farmers Markets site and its farmers market page.

Charleston has two city-run farmers markets, both produced by the city’s Office of Cultural Affairs with the Parks Department. The big one, the Charleston Farmers Market, fills Marion Square every Saturday morning from April through November and is in its 37th season. The smaller West Ashley Farmers Market runs Wednesday afternoons at Ackerman Park and closes for the year Oct. 14.

Who to call

  • City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, which runs both markets: Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St., culturalaffairs@charleston-sc.gov
  • City questions, including weather cancellations: Citizen Services Desk, 843-724-7311
  • Market updates: the Charleston and West Ashley Facebook pages

Charleston Farmers Market, Marion Square
When Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where Marion Square, 329 Meeting St.
2026 season April 4 to Nov. 21
Closed July 4 and Nov. 28
Holiday markets Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SNAP/EBT Yes, with Healthy Bucks, at the info tent

Founded in 1989 with the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service, the market brings Lowcountry farmers and growers together with food makers, juried arts and crafts vendors, live performers and community groups. Six Saturdays are left in the regular season: Oct. 17, 24 and 31 and Nov. 7, 14 and 21.

Weather can cancel a market. The city called off the Oct. 10 market as Hurricane Isaias rain and king tides flooded downtown, and announced it on its news page two days ahead.

West Ashley Farmers Market, Ackerman Park
When Wednesdays, 3 to 7 p.m.
Where Ackerman Park, 55 Sycamore Ave., near Sycamore Avenue and St. Andrews Boulevard
2026 season April 1 to Oct. 14
Special market Thanksgiving Market and Pumpkin Smash, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22

The West Ashley market has fresh seasonal produce plus prepared foods from vendors who source ingredients nearby, with live music, food trucks and family activities. Ackerman Park also has a fenced dog park and a skate park.

Nearby

The North Charleston Farmers Market runs Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. at Park Circle Pavilion, 4800 Park Circle, about 8 miles north, through Oct. 29, according to the City of North Charleston. Its coordinator is at 843-740-5854.

What is in season

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s What’s in Season guide, linked from the market site, lists the crops in season each month.

Selling at the markets

Farmers, food makers and artisans can apply through the markets’ vendor expression of interest form. Volunteers help with setup, the info tent and SNAP/EBT processing; email the Office of Cultural Affairs.

What this means for you

  • Six Saturday markets remain in Marion Square, ending Nov. 21; December holiday markets follow.
  • The West Ashley market’s last regular day is Wednesday, Oct. 14.
  • Bring your EBT card: the city’s markets take SNAP and add Healthy Bucks.

Related guides: things to do this month, parks and trails and restaurant inspections.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Charleston Farmers Market open?

Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., from April 4 through Nov. 21, 2026. It is closed Nov. 28. Holiday markets run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19.

When is the West Ashley Farmers Market?

Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. at Ackerman Park, 55 Sycamore Ave. The 2026 season ends Oct. 14, followed by a Thanksgiving Market and Pumpkin Smash from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22.

Does the Charleston Farmers Market take SNAP/EBT?

Yes. The city’s markets process SNAP/EBT and offer Healthy Bucks at the information tent.

Who runs the Charleston Farmers Market?

The City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs, with the city Parks Department. The market was founded in 1989 with the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service.