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The Hub City Farmers Market in Spartanburg is set to celebrate its 21st season, running every Saturday until December 2025. It showcases local farmers and artisans, fostering community engagement and providing diverse products. Key vendors include Root and Earth, known for mushroom products, and educational programs promote sustainable farming. The market continues to serve as an important hub for local commerce and community connections.
Spartanburg, SC – The Hub City Farmers Market is set to celebrate its 21st season in 2025, providing a vibrant space for community engagement and local commerce. Located at 498 Howard St., Spartanburg, the market operates every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon until December 13, 2025. Typically, the market attracts around 1,000 attendees each week, with peak attendance occurring during the months of May, June, and July.
Featured among the diverse array of vendors are local farmers and artisans from across the Carolinas, offering a variety of products including locally grown fruits and vegetables, craft goods, and specialty items. One notable vendor is Root and Earth, a grower of gourmet mushrooms based in Polk County, North Carolina. The business, co-owned by Buddy McMahon and his wife Leslie Massey, has been selling at the market since 2019. Their best seller, the Lion’s Mane liquid extract, is popular for its potential cognitive benefits.
In addition to Root and Earth, the market showcases other local businesses such as Forever in Blue Jeans, a family-owned farm that began participating in the market in 2022, and Wild Pines Farm, which has been committed to sustainable plant-based farming practices for the past three years. Wild Pines Farm is operated by Ben and Tiffany Hudson from Union.
The Hub City Farmers Market is managed by Jenni Callahan, the market director for Hub City Roots, which serves as the parent organization. Callahan, a former vendor herself, highlights the market’s significant role in fostering strong community ties and providing educational opportunities on sustainable farming practices.
The market also features an urban teaching farm, where local youth can learn important farming techniques. Hub City Roots operates several educational programs designed to promote food equity, including the Youth Crew Internship and Seed to Table workshops.
Each Saturday, shoppers can expect to find over 30 vendors at the market, providing a rich selection of goods. In addition to shopping, attendees can enjoy live music and a variety of food offerings, including those from popular vendors like Sully’s Steamers.
As the market approaches its milestone celebration, there are aspirations for future development, including the potential for an enclosed market space similar to the Landrum Farmers Market Pavilion that opened in 2022. Such developments could further enhance the community experience and expand offerings at the Hub City Farmers Market.
With its commitment to supporting local businesses and fostering community connections, the Hub City Farmers Market continues to be a cornerstone of Spartanburg’s local economy and social fabric. This thriving marketplace not only provides residents with access to fresh produce and artisanal goods but also plays a vital role in promoting sustainable agriculture and education in the region.
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Additional Resources
- Post and Courier: Hub City Farmers Market
- Greenville Online: Upstate SC Farmers Markets
- WSPA: Hub City Farmers Market
- Fox Carolina: Farmers Market Reopens
- Wikipedia: Farmers’ Market
