Palmetto State News

Spring will be ushered in with the return of the Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival at the Greenville State Farmers Market from May 1 to May 4, 2025. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture confirmed that the festival will once again offer a range of attractions including plants, garden essentials, Certified South Carolina produce, and springtime decor from a selection of vendors.

The market will operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, while Sunday hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be hosted at the Greenville State Farmers Market located at 1354 Rutherford Road in Greenville. Hugh E. Weathers serves as the Commissioner and can be contacted through Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director.

Attendees can look forward to free admission and parking during the festival. Wagons will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, though visitors are advised to bring their own due to limited availability.

Those seeking more information can reach out to Market Manager Lia Sanders at lsanders@scda.sc.gov or 864-244-4023. Additional details are accessible on the South Carolina Department of Agriculture's website, and updates can be followed on social media platforms Facebook and Instagram via @GVLMarket and @GreenvilleFarmersMarket, respectively.

For further queries, Eva Moore can be contacted at emoore@scda.sc.gov or 803-734-2196.