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Discover Fresh Farmers' Markets Along the Grand Strand: Your Guide to Local Produce

Discover Fresh Farmers Markets Along the Grand Strand: Your Guide to Local Produce

Spanning the 60 miles of the Grand Strand, a variety of farmers' markets showcase the freshest local produce. Throughout summer and fall, many of the area's 14 communities host weekly markets, offering plenty of chances to pick up vibrant vegetables and fruits.

Eating local produce offers numerous benefits. Purchasing from nearby farmers supports the local economy, while these fruits and vegetables retain more nutrients and superior flavor since they aren't shipped long distances post-harvest. At farmers' markets, you can directly ask growers about origins and farming practices. Plus, it promotes environmental sustainability and reduces food waste—a true win-win.

Discover Fresh Farmers Markets Along the Grand Strand: Your Guide to Local Produce

Explore these farmers' markets along the Grand Strand:

  1. Myrtle’s Market – Open 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting Wednesday, April 14. Located at Mr. Joe White Avenue and Oak Street, Myrtle Beach.

  2. Downtown Conway Farmers' Market – Open 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturdays, starting Saturday, May 1. Under the Main Street Bridge, Conway.

  3. North Myrtle Beach Farmers' Market – Open 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fridays, starting Friday, May 7. At 925 1st Ave. S., North Myrtle Beach, SC.

  4. Little River Farmers' Market – Open 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursdays, starting Thursday, May 6. At 4468 Mineola Ave., Little River, SC.

  5. Valor Park in Market Common – Open 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturdays, starting Saturday, May 1. At Valor Park, 1120 Farrow Parkway, Market Common.

  6. International Culinary Institute (ICI) Farmers Market – Open 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursdays. At 920 Crabtree Lane, Myrtle Beach.

  7. Plaza City Market – Open 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursdays, starting Thursday, May 6. In downtown Myrtle Beach at Nance Plaza, 819 North Kings Highway.

  8. Surfside Beach Farmers' Market – Open 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Tuesday, May 4. On the corner of Surfside Drive and Willow Drive North, Surfside Beach.

Visit the Waccamaw Market Cooperative website for more details and events. Photos courtesy of the City of Myrtle Beach.


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