The North Charleston Farmers Market runs Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m., at Park Circle Pavilion through Oct. 29. Charleston's Marion Square market runs Saturdays to Nov. 21.
Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Facts on this page come from the City of North Charleston’s farmers market page and the City of Charleston’s farmers market page.
The North Charleston Farmers Market runs Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. at Park Circle Pavilion, 4800 Park Circle, in the center of Park Circle next to the inclusive playground. The 2026 season runs May 7 through Oct. 29, so three markets are left this year: Oct. 15, 22 and 29.
Who to call
- North Charleston Farmers Market: Tiara Gillespie, Cultural Arts Department, 843-740-5854
- Charleston Farmers Market (Marion Square) and West Ashley Farmers Market: City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, farmers market page
- Official page: North Charleston Farmers Market
North Charleston Farmers Market
| Day | Thursdays |
| Hours | 3 to 7 p.m.; live music 5 to 7 p.m. |
| Season | May 7 to Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Where | Park Circle Pavilion, 4800 Park Circle |
| Pets | Leashed pets allowed |
The city says the market brings locally grown produce, art and craft vendors, specialty food vendors and a different food truck every week. The market’s 2026 rules (PDF) allow leashed pets and ban smoking in vendor spaces.
The market’s published rules do not mention SNAP/EBT. Ask the market coordinator before you go if you plan to pay with benefits.
Want to sell?
Vendor, food truck and musician applications for the season are on the city’s market page. Vendors need a city business license (growers and producers are exempt) and a South Carolina retail license, and food vendors need a mobile food vendor permit from the North Charleston Fire Department.
Nearby markets
The City of Charleston runs two markets close to North Charleston, according to its farmers market page:
| Market | When | Where | 2026 season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Farmers Market | Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., Charleston | April 4 to Nov. 21 |
| Charleston Farmers Market holiday markets | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Marion Square | Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19 |
| West Ashley Farmers Market | Wednesdays, 3 to 7 p.m. | Ackerman Park, 55 Sycamore Ave., Charleston | ended Oct. 14; Thanksgiving Market and Pumpkin Smash noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 |
The Charleston markets process SNAP/EBT and offer Healthy Bucks at their information tent.
After the season
After Oct. 29, the Marion Square market still runs Saturdays through Nov. 21, with holiday markets in December. This page will carry the North Charleston market’s 2027 dates when the city posts them.
What this means for you
- Three Thursdays left in North Charleston: Oct. 15, 22 and 29.
- Saturday shoppers can drive to Marion Square through Nov. 21.
- Bring the dog, on a leash.
More: things to do in North Charleston this month and parks and trails.
Frequently asked questions
When is the North Charleston Farmers Market?
Every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m., May 7 through Oct. 29, 2026, at Park Circle Pavilion, 4800 Park Circle. Live music runs from 5 to 7 p.m.
Can I bring my dog to the North Charleston Farmers Market?
Yes. The market’s rules allow leashed pets on the market grounds.
Is there a farmers market near North Charleston on Saturdays?
The City of Charleston’s Charleston Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Marion Square, 329 Meeting St., through Nov. 21, 2026, with holiday markets in December.
Do farmers markets near North Charleston take SNAP/EBT?
The City of Charleston’s markets process SNAP/EBT and offer Healthy Bucks at their information tent. The North Charleston market’s published rules do not mention SNAP/EBT; ask the market coordinator at 843-740-5854.
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