Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Soda City.
In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets in the Columbia area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
Blythewood Farmers Market | The regular season market begins April 23 and will run every Wednesday through Nov. 19 | 4-7 p.m.
- Features: Live music, local vendors, and Sip & Shop events
- Parking: Free parking in the Doko Meadows Park lot
- Space: Outdoors
- Special events: Check out the Spring Artisan Market on Saturday, March 22.
Calhoun Country Market | Wednesday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Features: Seasonal produce, churned ice cream, hot dogs, and local goods in a restored historic Texaco station
- Parking: Free parking on-site
- Space: Indoor
Cayce Farmer’s Market | Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Features: Fresh produce and flowers
- Parking: Free parking in the Farmer’s Market lot
- Space: Indoor
Chapin Downtown Farmers Market | Second Saturdays, May–October | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Features: Fresh produce, meats, dairy, and handmade goods like soaps, candles, jewelry, and woodcrafts
- Parking: Free parking in the Clark Street Mural lot
- Space: Outdoors
- Special events: Live music, food trucks, family activities, and a dog-friendly atmosphere
Community Artisan & Farmers Market | Tuesdays, year-round | 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. (dusk)
- Features: Set to reopen at a new location on Tuesday, Aug. 12, this market features handmade finds, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and more
- Parking: Free parking at the Village at Sandhill between Books-A-Million and Massage Envy
- Space: Outdoor
Chapin Downtown Farmers Market | Second Saturdays of the month, May through October | 8:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.
- Features: Local freshly grown produce and artisans
- Parking: Street parking
- Space: Outdoors
- Special events: Returns for the season Saturday, May 10.
Forest Acres Farmers Market | Wednesdays, April 2 through November | 2 to 6 p.m.
- Features: Freshly picked produce, baked goods, meats, arts, and more
- Parking: Free parking at the Gills Creek Memorial Park
- Space: Outdoors
- Special event: The spring 2025 season kicks off Wednesday, April 2
Kershaw County Farmers Market | Every Saturday, April 12-Nov. 22 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Features: Educational resources to the community about health, nutrition, and leading a healthy lifestyle through locally grown produce + vendors
- Parking: Free parking
- Space: Outdoors
- Special events: Shop fruit, veggies, eggs, artisans, and food vendors at the 20th annual Spring Fling on Saturday, April 5
The Lake Carolina Farmers Market | Thursdays, April through October | 4 to 7 p.m.
- Features: Family-friendly activities and entertainment
- Parking: Street parking
- Space: Outdoors
- Special events: Expected to return Thursday, April 24
The Market at Icehouse | Every Saturday from May 17 through September 27 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Features: Local artists, fresh produce, and baked goods
- Parking: Free parking in the Icehouse Amphitheater lot
- Space: Covered outdoors
Note: The market will be closed Saturday, July 5, for the Fourth of July weekend
Meeting Street Artisan Market | Thursdays in June, July, and August (except July 3) | 4 to 8 p.m.
- Features: Original crafts from local makers, produce, and prepared food vendors
- Parking: Free parking in the pavilion lot
- Space: Covered outdoors
- Special events: Browse local vendors before the market returns at Kinetic Derby Day on Saturday, April 26 + Art on State on Friday, May 9
SC State Farmers Market | Daily, year-round | 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Features: Fresh, seasonal produce and the Market Restaurant
- Parking: Free parking in the Market Center lot
- Space: Indoors and outdoors
- Special events: Sprout into spring at the Midlands Plant + Flower Festival on Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13.
Soda City Market | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Features: An average of 200 vendors per week with a rotating selection of 400, including exotic fruits, antiques, and sustainably made goods
- Parking: Free street parking
- Space: Outdoors
