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Looking for a local, true farmer's market in Columbia and surrounding counties in central South Carolina? Scroll down this page and you will see the farm markets, farm stands, roadside stands, produce markets, even garden fruit and vegetable stands and seasonal community farmer's markets in Columbia and surrounding counties in central South Carolina, sorted by county. Markets offering organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name. If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website.

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What's in season in October 2024, and other timely information:

October brings with it cold weather winter crops, like kale, spinach, some lettuces, peas, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, leeks and early onions, and from southern areas, like Florida and southern Texas, strawberries, oranges, sumatras, grapefruit.

Columbia and surrounding counties in central South Carolina Farmer's Market Listings in 2024, by county

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Aiken County

  • Woods Market & Garden - Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown), some produce is certified organically grown, Covered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc,
    951 Dougherty Rd, Aiken, SC 29803. Phone: 803-293-5371. Email: [email protected]. Open: Tuesday - Thursday 10am to 6pm, Friday and Saturday 8am to 6pm. Directions: Payment: Cash, Check. Organic meats, soap, wood working and pottery. (ADDED: April 25, 2016)

Calhoun County

Edgefield County

Fairfield County

Kershaw County

Lancaster County

  • Lancaster Downtown Farmers Market - Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown), some produce is certified organically grown, Covered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, beans, beets, blackberries, blueberries, broad beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, pecans , peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, concessions / refreshment stand
    101 North Main Street, Lancaster , SC 29720. Phone: (803) 289-1492. Email: [email protected]. Open: 4 until 6 pm on May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Highway 521 South to corner of North Main and East Meeting Streets. Highway 200 North to corner of North Main and East Meeting Streets. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: March 31, 2018)

Lee County

Lexington County

  • Sandy Soil Farm - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, pumpkins, Fresh eggs, pastured chicken eggs, naturally raised quail meat, quail eggs, and pastured pork.
    2549 Pine Street, Pelion, SC 29123. Phone: (559) 623-5450. Alternate Phone: (803) 543-8259. Email: [email protected]. Open: Hours and availability of crops to pick varies considerably; please call or email for current availability and hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, AndroidPay, ApplePay, CashApp. Click here for our Instagram pageClick here for our Facebook page. . Sandy Soil Farms specializes in pastured chicken eggs, naturally raised quail meat, quail eggs, and pastured pork. (ADDED: August 08, 2022)
  • SC State Farmers Market - Farmers market (multiple stalls or vendors), Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown), some produce is certified organically grown,
    3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia, SC 29172. Phone: 803-737-4664. Email: [email protected]. Open: each vendor sets their own hours. The State Farmers Market campus in Columbia houses the Phillips Market Center, Consumer Protection Division, privately owned wholesale businesses, farmer’s sheds, The Market Restaurant, and additional state managed wholesale facilities and sheds. Consumers can shop year round for fresh produce, specialty products, and artisan items. The peak season for locally grown produce runs from April through early October. Directions: From Downtown Columbia Blossom St/Knox Abbott Dr/Hwy 321 south, After passing under the I-26 overpass, go 2.2 miles, The 5th traffic light is the market entrance on left.
    From I-77, Exit 1 for Gaston/Swansea, At traffic light turn left on Hwy 321/21/176 South, Go approximately 1.8 miles, The 2nd light is the market entrance on left.
    From I-26 West: Exit 119 toward Dixiana on Hwy 21/176, Go approximately 1.5 miles, ear right onto Hwy 321/21/176 North, The 1st traffic light is the market entrance on right.
    From I-26 East; Exit 115 onto Hwy 321/21/176 South, Go approximately 2.1 miles, The 4th traffic light is the market entrance on left.

Newberry County

  • Lever Farms - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, porta-potties, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
    5057 South Carolina Highway 34, Pomaria, SC 29126. Phone: 803-321-5952. Email: [email protected]. Open: Summer Hours: Monday to Saturday, from dawn to dusk. Directions: From Interstate 26, Exit 74 (which is South Carolina Highway 34). Go East on Highway 34 towards Winnsboro. Lever Farms is located 7.5 miles from Interstate 26 on the Left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers. (UPDATED: September 11, 2014)

Orangeburg County

  • McCurley Farms - strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins, corn maze, shelled Green Butter Beans, Sweet Corn, Yellow Meat Watermelons, Peaches
    8840 North Road Corner of North Road and Oak Lane, North, SC 29112. Phone: 803-760-4581. Alternate Phone: 804-662-4958. Email: [email protected]. Open Monday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 8 am to 4 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates:Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Columbia travel south on Highway 321. Follow the road to North, SC. At the stoplight in North, turn left. Travel 1/2 mile. The farms is located on the left side of the road, there is an old wagon in the front yard. Our property does not GPS, we are located at the corner of North Road and Oak Lane. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, SFMNP Vouchers, SNAP Vouchers. . Click here for our Facebook page. We have Speckled Butter Beans, White Acre (aka cream peas) and Pink Eye peas all Buy One Get One FREE! In season, we have U-Pick or pre-picked Blackberries,  and a Bunch of Cute little Yard Animals!(UPDATED: July 31, 2023)

Richland County

  • City Roots - No pesticides are used, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Blackberries, blueberries U-pick and already picked, farm market, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals
    1005 Airport Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29205. Phone: 803-254-2302. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Thursday, from 9am to 7pm Friday from 9am to 1pm As long as strawberry season lasts, typically mid April through mid May. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. We also grow other seasonal crops such as lettuce and greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, microgreens, garlic, and edible flowers. For a listing of what's in season, visit our website. We accept cash, check, or EBT cards. (UPDATED: May 09, 2014) (ADDED: April 23, 2011)

Saluda County

Sumter County

  • Dorr Farms - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Covered outdoor market, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, picnic area (bring your own food), school tours, group reservations
    5225 Dorr Acres, Gable, SC 29051. Phone: 803-495-2639. Email: [email protected]. Open: April 1 to August 30 from 9 am to 8 pm. Directions: 5225 Dorr Acres Road Gable SC 29051 378 East, Right onto Brewington Road, 1.5 miles, right onto Congruity, go .7ths dirt road on left. For a map to our farm, click here. Strawberries April to June Blackberries June to July Blueberries May to August. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. (UPDATED: January 28, 2017)
  • Willard Farms - Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, all produce is sustainably grown, all produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Indoor market, Covered outdoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, figs, flowers, grapes, melons, onions, peas, peaches, pecans , peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    1120 South Brick Church Road, Gable, SC 29051. Phone: 803 938 2814. Alternate Phone: 803 938 3188. Email: [email protected]. Open: year round!!. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From I-95 take exit 132. Turn North onto 527 towards Bishopville. Proceed 1 mile farm will be on your left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. GAP certified, minimal to no pesticide use. (UPDATED: May 17, 2010)
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