Dear reader,…read more Charleston City Market is exactly the sort of place that makes casual browsing turn into a full-fledged expedition. It is full of jewelry, handmade gifts, local art, and all manner of treasures, and so many visitors seem to love the same thing: the sheer variety and the chance to find something that actually feels special rather than mass-produced. That absolutely tracked for us. The Market itself has been a Charleston staple for over 200 years, and it still feels lively, local, and full of character. What really stood out for me was an artist who went by Andy, who had a collection of pop art vinyl records that was genuinely fantastic. Using mixed media, he created pieces featuring different singers, musicians, and bands on old vinyl records, which felt both clever and beautifully done. I chose an amazing Mary J. Blige piece that was also hand-painted, and I was absolutely thrilled with it. The value of your dollar was VERY worth getting one (or more)! Cash only! Overall, this was a thoroughly enjoyable wander and a very good place to find art, gifts, and a few things you did not know you needed. I would happily go back.

Impressive place! The Charleston City Market goes 4 blocks. The shopping experience stretches from…read moreMeeting Street (where you'll enter) to the end of the waterfront. We had no idea until we entered just how far it went; it goes "on & on"! So much history within these buildings. It's one of the oldest public markets in the U.S. Has weathered many storms and has been registered in the National Registry of Historic Places. Established in 1788 (even though the inside entrance stats 1807) & as of today it still stands on the premises of monetary trades & services, as well as shared cultural heritage. There are countess vendors throughout this retail galleria. We enjoyed mainly browsing the works of products that were officially certified as Handmade in Charleston. You won't get tired of looking, but a lot of repeat sellers. It's essentially like a flea market if you will. It was fun, but way too much basket weaving vendors. Was so intriguing to watch the Gullah artistry & understand its importance here, but would have liked to have seen and explored MORE local foods. Wished that they would have had a specific area that was an actual type of wet market/ open-air concept or traditional marketplace that sells fresh, perishable foods like meat, seafood, and produce focusing more on local eats and food heritage of its distinct low country cuisine. There were some food spots, just not what we had envisioned or experiencing with other east coast markets we've been to. Bought a bottled water that was over $5! Other than that, we didn't buy anything else. However, definitely worth a stroll and a unique experience. Perfect touristy spot! *Open daily 9:30 AM-5:30 PM Fri & Saturday Night 6:30 PM -10:30 PM

Although I don't get here often enough, this market is one of my favorites. The vendors are great-…read morewonderful produce, pasta, bread, pottery, jewelry, and fairy hair!!. Also there is almost always live music and the option of indulging in the full bar at Pour House. Parking bites. I generally park pretty far away and add a long walk to my market day.

Finally I got to visit the Pour House in Charleston! I went on a Sunday for Motown. Wow such an…read moreawesome vibe, lots of activities going on, market shopping, tasty food trucks, live music, yoga and and wonderful bar service. I loved everything about the location, can't wait to visit again! Oh don't forget to walk around and see all the beautiful murals. @glampedlife

We were recently in Goose creek for my son's soccer game and were starving so we decided to stop…read moreby, Sky Market. They happened to be the opposing team's sponsor, ! What a great decision, as we pulled up they had an incredible mural on the side of the building (very noticeable) from Rivers. As we walked in you can smell all the legit food that was available. It's a deli and restaurant that serves delicious Brazilian food. We ordered a bunch of items and trust me I wanted to order more. Everything was so good, the women there gave us a tasting of a type of cheese bread they had, she was super helpful with our questions. We actually made sure to get some items to take home too, (like the Flan ) I would make a special trip up there to go again, make sure you stop by next time your in Goose Creek, you will not be disappointed!

Wow! Love this place. My good friend is from Brazil and I was fortunate to have her introduce me to…read morethis amazing place. So authentic! The food was delicious!!

Been going to the Mount Pleasant farmers market for years…read more Awesome place and it's wonderful to purchase locally. However, encountered the most insensitive vendor today... from Grit Bakery. Bread is delicious. Vendor did not start on time. Kept us waiting for 15 min (in the hot sun) after bell was rung to begin sales. Also, completely inflexible when asked to substitute bread which was over-baked. Great bread poor service from only one vendor. Love our Farmers Market ! 5+ stars to the Market, 3 stars to the vendor !

A delightful selection of fresh food from local farmers, paired with an array of tasty treats like…read morehomemade jams, baked goods, and pasta, inspires a true celebration of community and flavor.

I just discovered this gem apparently I have been living under a rock!! It is small but packs a…read morepowerful punch with the volume of fresh produce here at this Farmer's Market. It's located behind the main drag on the left as if you are heading to the old train depot. They have parking there and it's less than a minute walk to the market. They have a variety of locally grown (John's Island & Wadmalaw ) vegetables, Fruit & Nuts. Plus today I met some local artists, Elizabeth for one, working on a variety of platforms painting beach themed work. Amazing. She has some beautiful work on display. I saw shrimp for sale and of course coffee. I also noticed they have bathrooms in a building at the back of the market. Some nice plants for sale here also. I really loved this Market & wish all the vendors well. Just sad that I discovered it late in their season.

The setting alone deserves 5 stars. This Farmer's Market is smaller than many, but it's under a…read morebeautiful stand of trees, next to Poe Library, Sullivan's Island elementary and a historic bunker. The location can't get much better than that. There's plenty of car and golf cart parking. The market lasts from 2pm until 7pm, so there's no mad rush of people creating a shortage of places to park. Although there are limited numbers of venders, they're each unique. There's no endless numbers of craft tents, but a select few. Love that they have a sweetgrass basket vender. The plant vender offers all organically grown products. There's also a food truck and live music. I was able to buy all the ingredients for a fresh mozzarella salad. Fresh basil, olive oil, mozzarella and tomatoes.

Every Monday Folly has a Farmers Market in the Park by the water. It's a funky mix of local…read morevegetables, artists, crafts, and food. They even throw in some music. We had a great time. We bought some local made pepper jelly by Plot to Pot, hand made vegan granola and cookies by Annie O Love, hand crafted ornaments by Mauswares, Coco Husk Tea by Cocoa Academic, and some heirloom tomatoes. If your in Folly in Monday's you definitely need to check out the farmers market.

I got here for the last market of the season. It is a cute little market with The Seafood Lady,…read moreJoseph Fields Farms and local art next to the Grill and Island Bar. There is live music and an open bar.

This is a lively night market in the heart of Charleston. A friend and I happened to be nearby to…read morepick up a tour and took some time to stroll through the market's vendors beforehand. There was a range of artisans selling their goods, plus live music and street performers. I didn't buy anything, but I enjoyed checking out the offerings.

My kids and I had the morning free and we had some time to kill before a birthday party and I had…read morebeen meaning to check out Island's Farmers' Market (IFM), so I decided to pack them up in the car and head out to check it out. Previously known as Wilmington Island Farmers' Market, this year (2019) it is located on the property of Lighthouse Baptist Church (401 Quarterman Drive at the corner of Highway 80 E & Quarterman Drive​) on Talahi Island. According to their website, the hours are every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from March-June and September-December, rain or shine. Parking - There is parking on the premises. That Saturday, a few weeks ago, the info booth for IFM was located in the back to the right, if you are looking at the market from the parking lot (not sure if their location changes from week to week). They informed me of a Kids' club called "Little Sprouts Kids' Club". I got a card for each child and every time the children go to IFM, they get a little sticker (kind of like a punch card) and at the end, they get a little prize. That week's activity was making puppy collars and bones. They had a good supply of things for them to make it and my kids thoroughly enjoyed that. In general, I look for actual farmers at Farmers' Market (well how about that?). There were only a few vendors who actually sold local produce. My routine at a Farmers' Market is, walk around once and take note of the most intriguing vendors, eat prepared foods if I see something I want to try and then shop at the end. The following are the vendors I actually purchased from: Krazian - an asian fusion food truck. My kids and I shared a plate of chicken wings. Very good. La Petite Ferme Microgreens - Sweet Pea sprouts. He cuts it right there if you'd like or have some already boxed that cut at the market. Was still nice and crisp a couple of weeks later. Brothers in Farms LLC - hydroponic lettuce, both leafy lettuce and a hybrid of leafy and romaine. It actually has the root still on so if you need a little boost, dunk the root in water and put it back in the fridge. They were great with the Korean BBQ I made that night! Le Cafe Gourmet - croissant. So good! Savannah Rum Runners Bakery & Cafe - 2 cake pops (1 vanilla and 1 chocolate) and a Key Lime mini bundt cake. Cake pops were demolished in seconds by my kids on the spot. Key Lime Cake was for hubby and he thought it was way too tart. I did not purchase from these vendors, but other vendors that stood out for me were: Gruber Farms - the largest Farmer vendor there. They had quite a large selection of fruits and vegetables. It is strawberry season, so they had little baskets and big buckets for sale ($15). They had a great assortment of vegetables. T's Bees - local honey, right from Wilmington Island. Boathouse - organic soy candles and some artwork. I checked IFM's website and it seems that they have a lot of vendors than what I saw on Saturday. Maybe the vendors vary by week? I think that they have a good mix of vendors from different categories. I would definitely like to see more "Farmers" though. All in all, great place to get some local produce and a quick bite!

Quaint market, family friendly atmosphere. Fantastic produce products, baked goods, local honey &…read morecraft booths. I like this place because it's small enough to be in & out, but put together well enough for kids to stay the whole morning if you choose. Such a fantastic community gem. My daughter loves going. I enjoy the food trucks The Big Cheese is always a big hit.