Rural market in Aiken, South Carolina

The Aiken County Farmers Market, located at 115 Williamsburg Street Southeast in Aiken, South Carolina, is the oldest county farmers’ market in continuous service in the same location in the state. This historic market offers a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, meat, honey, dairy products, and handmade crafts. The goods are displayed on tables that were built by farmers and their families over 50 years ago. The market is not just a place to buy goods, but also a place where conversations and recipes are shared among friends, old and new. The market has a rich history, with its roots dating back to the Aiken Cotton Platform and Scale, where farmers would sell their goods under the shade of trees.