Greenville area families can accomplish several goals on mornings at the Carolina First Saturday Market on Main Street in downtown Greenville. Two city blocks are roped off for pedestrians to stroll among the booths of locally grown fresh produce, locally prepared food, locally produced arts and crafts and live music.
There's no charge to enter and families can simply enjoy the free samples of freshly baked bread from the Great Harvest Bread Company, the cooking demonstrations and the variety of live music scheduled each week. But families can also purchase fruits and vegetables, baked goods and handicrafts all from a variety of local vendors.
Families Can "Shop Local" at Saturday Market
As the market's motto declares, the Carolina First Saturday Market lets you "experience the country without leaving the city". There are a variety of reason's to shop locally in the upstate. The Saturday Market puts the buyer in touch with the farmer, supports the local economy and provides families with extremely fresh produce.
Soby's on the Side sells warm bowls of shrimp and grits for patrons to chow down on as they stroll past tents of Rio Bertolini's pasta (Charleston, SC) and pasta sauces, Happy Berry farms (Six Mile, SC )and Earth Blooms, (Wahalla, SC) flowers and plants and these are only a sampling of the local businesses participating in Saturday Market.
Saturday Market Support of Nonprofits - A "Booth with a Cause"
A specially designated nonprofit booth changes focus each week of the Saturday Market. The Booth with a Cause tent gives local nonprofit agencies a chance for promotion for one Saturday morning.
Carolina First Saturday Market Hours and Details
- Saturday Market Hours: 8 am - noon
- Saturday Market Dates: Saturdays, May 1 - October 30, 2010
- Location: Main Street between McBee Ave and Court Street in downtown Greenville
Extra Info and Tips:
- It's helpful to bring your own shopping bag
- Coffee and breakfast items are available for purchase
- Leave pets at home
- Catch a ride on the Greenlink Bus
- Join the Saturday Market group on Facebook
- Receive tweets from the Saturday Market on Twitter
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