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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
West Ashley Farmers Market, Wednesday, July19
The Charleston Farmers Market is dedicated to the support and advocacy of Lowcountry farmers, growers, prepared/packaged food, artisans, crafters, live performers and community groups and activities. We offer a variety of local produce, plants, herbs and cut flowers as well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live entertainment and an assortment of juried arts and crafts from local artisans.
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
West Ashley Farmers Market, Wednesday, July 24
The Charleston Farmers Market is dedicated to the support and advocacy of Lowcountry farmers, growers, prepared/packaged food, artisans, crafters, live performers and community groups and activities. We offer a variety of local produce, plants, herbs and cut flowers as well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live entertainment and an assortment of juried arts and crafts from local artisans.
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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
West Ashley Farmers Market, Wednesday, July 12
The Charleston Farmers Market is dedicated to the support and advocacy of Lowcountry farmers, growers, prepared/packaged food, artisans, crafters, live performers and community groups and activities. We offer a variety of local produce, plants, herbs and cut flowers as well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live entertainment and an assortment of juried arts and crafts from local artisans.
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Thursday, May 4, 2023
National Day of Prayer Charleston Observance
This annual eventis part of a nationwide observance in accordance witha 1952 joint resolution by Congress signed into law by President Harry S.Truman, and a 1988 amended law signed by President Ronald Reagan designatingthe first Thursday of May as a day of national prayer. 
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Kiss the Ground Documentary Screening & Conversation
Come learn more about how to integrate regenerative farming techniques into your own farms, backyards, community gardens, and beyond. Or just come to find hope. We can do this!
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Sunday, May 21, 2023
15th annual Chef's Potluck
More than 18 participating local chefs will be paired with local farmers, fishermen and ranchers to bring attendees the freshest, local ingredients the Lowcountry has to offer!
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Eat Drink Local Month 2023
Lowcountry Local First’s Eat Drink Local Challenge takes place throughout the entire month of May each year.
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Saturday, May 13, 2023
Splash into SPring
Come Splash into Spring! On May 13th the Charleston Police Department, Folly Beach Police Department, Mt. Pleasant Police Department, and North Charleston Police Department have partnered together to Splash Into Spring!
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