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Farmers markets in Greenville

A clear plastic container holding a large cinnamon bun with white frosting on top. In the background, many people are standing or walking on a tree-lined street.

There’s nothing like a cinnamon roll from the TD Saturday Market. | Photo by GVLtoday

Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits and veggies, Greenville.

In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up eight farmers markets in the Greenville area where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.

Greenville State Farmers Market | Monday-Saturday, year-round | 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Features: Locally grown products and specialty goods
Parking: Free lot
Space: Mostly indoors

TD Saturday Market | Saturdays, May through October | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Features: 75 vendors, live music, children’s activities, and chef demonstrations
Parking: Free parking in the Richardson Street Garage
Space: Outdoors

Travelers Rest Farmers Market | Saturdays, May through September | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Features: Seasonal pop-up markets with 70 regular farmers and vendors
Parking: Free parking in the Trailblazer Park lot
Space: Outdoors

Note: Travelers Rest Farmers Market is also open Thursday evenings in October and holds monthly off-season markets

Greer Farmers Market | Saturdays, May through October | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Features: Monthly Sunday Brunch Markets (January through April)
Parking: Free parking in the Greer City Park lot
Space: Outdoors

Note: Follow its Instagram for specialty seasonal markets.

Click below for four more farmers markets in Greenville County and see a map with each market location. Plus, see a list of markets across the Upstate.

MARKETS ON THE MAP

How much revenue do farmers markets and on-farm stores bring in across the US?

A. $1.6 million
B. $10.6 million
C. $1.9 billion
D. $2.9 billion

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Wednesday, March 1

2023 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament | Wednesday, March 1-Sunday, March 5 | Times vary | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $15 | Catch your favorite SEC team in action at The Well.
Sanctuary by Diane Kilgore Condon | Wednesday, March 1-Saturday, April 1 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Art & Light Gallery, 16 Aiken St., Greenville | Free | Known for creating pieces featuring flora and fauna, artist Diane Kilgore’s new work explores animals seeking sanctuary in boats.

Thursday, March 2

Wine Tasting: Girl Scout Cookie Pairings | Thursday, March 2 | 6:30-8 p.m. | What Ales You, 105 New Plaza Dr., Ste. C, Greenville | $15-$25 | Indulge in a guided wine tasting with six select wines paired with six of your favorite Girl Scout cookies.
Big River | Thursday, March 2-Thursday, March 23 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville | $38-$40 | Based on the novel, “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain, this seven-time Tony Award-winning musical brings this classic tale to life.

Friday, March 3

Three Year Anniversary Celebration | Friday, March 3 | 12-9 p.m. | The Tasting Room of Travelers Rest, 164 S. Main St., Ste. C, Travelers Rest | Free entry | Celebrate this tasting room’s three-year anniversary under its current owner with wine-by-the-glass specials, sweet treats for all, live music featuring Dan Lane, and lots of fun.
Friday Starry Nights | Friday, March 3 | Times vary | Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd., Greenville | $5-$6 | Take a seat in Hooper Planetarium and watch a one of the center’s three featured shows and learn about outer space, from constellations to eclipses.

Saturday, March 4

Reedy River Rivalry Fan Fest | Saturday, March 4 | 10 a.m. | District 356, 356 Field St., Greenville | Free entry | Pre-game the Gamecocks vs Tigers baseball game with food and drinks from Hip Burger, The Bellwether, Project Host, and Bud Light Bar, plus live music, shopping and tailgate games.
Words and Wonder: A Creative Writing Workshop | Saturday, March 4 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Conestee Nature Preserve, 840 Mauldin Rd., Greenville | $25 | Emily Cinquemani, Poetry Instructor in the Creative Writing Department at the SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, leads this workshop — no writing experience required.

Sunday, March 5

Sourdough 101: The Basics | Sunday, March 5 | 2-4 p.m. | The Cook’s Station, 515 Buncombe St., Greenville | $60 | Chef Laura will walk you through the steps of creating a loaf of sourdough, from feeding and maintaining a starter to pulling a fresh loaf from the oven — two glasses of wine included.
Music in the Galleries | Sunday, March 5 | 2-3 p.m. | Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St., Greenville | Free | Browse art around the museum and listen to the Hey for Four band play lively contradance music with elements of old-time string band reels, Irish jigs, Ragtime, and innovative waltzes.

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Development

The Eastside Family YMCA (1250 Taylors Rd., Taylors) broke ground on a new multi-sport outdoor complex. The complex will feature an airnasium (think: open-air gym), a mini soccer pitch for futsol (a “scaled-down version of soccer”), and an outdoor training patio. Learn more about the expansion and see renderings. 🏗️ (Greenville Journal)

Biz

New name, same location. 4Rooms (3021 Augusta St.) has changed names to The Nested Fig Home. Under the same ownership as The Nested Fig Garden (formerly Roots), the Augusta Road shop will offer “the latest designer finds of all things home decor.” 🏡
Starting this Friday, March 3, German street food restaurant Das Döner will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Grab a bite and beer at the restaurant located inside Growler Haus in the Village of West Greenville. 🥙

Community

The SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament starts today and runs thorough this Sunday. The City created a guide for where to park and where to walk safely to and from the tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Pro tip: Don’t miss its recommendations for photo ops and details on its Women in Business networking event. Want to help at the tournament? Volunteer.
Game on. On Saturday, March 4, celebrate the 2023 SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament with the Downtown Dribble presented by VisitGreenvilleSC. This free event for children ages 5-14 will test their basketball skills as they dribble from NOMA Square to Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Sign up here. 🏀 *

Cause

In honor of National Return the Borrowed Books Week, Greenlink will host a book drive Monday, March 6-Saturday, March 11 to restock its Free Little Library at the Transit Center (100 W. McBee Ave.). For every five donated books, donors will receive one complimentary fixed route bus ticket. 📚
Nonprofit Thrive Upstate and music school DRUM Percussion Studio are hosting Drumming Up Awareness on Friday, March 17 (12-1 p.m.) at the Peace Center Plaza. The free performance will feature the school’s drumABILITY ensemble and aims to “promote a culture of inclusion for individuals with disabilities and special needs.” 🥁 (Greenville Journal)

Kids

Girls on the Run Upstate SC, a nonprofit that provides after-school programming to girls ages 8-13, has partnered with the Greenville Liberty women’s soccer team to host Camp GOTR. The week-long camp (Monday, June 26-Friday, June 30) includes soccer coaching by Liberty Head Coach, Julie Carlson, and Liberty players. Register. 👟
Registration is open for Spring Break Camp (Monday, March 20-Friday, March 24) and Summer Camp (June 5-August 4) at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate-Greenville. Kids K5-fifth grade (PreK included in the summer) will explore a variety of themes, like DIY and STEAMworks, travel, and engineering. 🖍️

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kyle.

Editor’s pick: D. $2.9 billion. According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s 2022 report, direct-to-consumer agricultural sales generated $2.9 billion in revenue in 2020.

I live for farmers market season, from the fresh flowers to the local produce. I’m double crossing fingers (and toes) that the Travelers Rest Farmers Market Tomato Sandwich Taste-Off makes a come back. Rise Bakery’s open-faced tomato sandwich is in my nightly dreams.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Check out Greer High School’s big news + Greenville Zoo’s baby giraffe update, here.

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