Overview of the Travelers Rest Farmers Market

When & Where

• Operates Saturdays, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, during the May to September season Travelers Rest Farmers MarketSouth Carolina Department of Agriculturevisitgreenvillesc.com.
• Occasionally, there’s also a Thursday evening market from 5:00–8:00 PM during the same season South Carolina Department of Agriculture.
• Held at the scenic Trailblazer Park, conveniently located along the Swamp Rabbit Trail travelersrestsc.comSouthern Living.

Vendors & Goods

• The market features 70+ to 100+ vendors, making it one of the largest independently run, nonprofit farmers markets in South Carolina Travelers Rest Farmers Markettravelersrestsc.comSouthern Livingvisitgreenvillesc.com.
• Shoppers can find a broad array of offerings, including produce (vegetables, fruits), meats, breads, cheeses, pastries, soaps, candles, and various artisan goods Travelers Rest Farmers MarketYelpSouthern Living.
• It supports inclusive payment options such as SNAP-EBT, WIC, Senior Vouchers, Healthy Bucks, and even has a SNAP-doubling program to boost affordability for shoppers South Carolina Department of AgricultureTravelers Rest Farmers Market.

Experience & Events

• Live music, food trucks, free kids’ activities, and market yoga are part of the vibrant atmosphere Travelers Rest Farmers Market+1Yelp.
• Specialty events add unique charm, including:
  • Folk Craft Day, featuring demonstrations by local artisans such as blacksmiths and potters Travelers Rest Farmers Market.
  • Apple Fest / Season Finale, celebrating the local harvest with themed goodies and crafts Travelers Rest Farmers Markettravelersrestsc.com.
  • Fun community activities like Tomato Sandwich Taste-Off and Kids Bike Parade Travelers Rest Farmers Market.

Mission & Community Impact

• Organized by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the market aims to foster community, commerce, and education .
• Offers free educational programs—such as cooking demos, gardening classes, plant walks, and more—enhancing public engagement with sustainable practices .
• Contributions through the TRFM Farmer Fund support local farmers, and community members can get involved through volunteering, donating, or sponsoring Travelers Rest Farmers Market.

Visitor Note

• Pets are unfortunately not permitted at the market, as per city regulations