Our farmers need your help in their rebuilding after Hurricane Helene.
Please consider donating before the end of the year.

 

Our Mission:

Community. Education. Commerce.

Travelers Rest Farmers Market is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization created to provide a forum for the exchange of local products and goods, as well as educational and cultural activities for increasing knowledge about, appreciation for, and participation in the local production of natural products, while also fostering a sense of community among the residents and visitors of the Travelers Rest area.

 
 
 
 

View Our Market Calendar

72624931_1423292587820203_7193632928704757760_o.jpg
 
72072860_1405209676295161_6741058180182179840_o.jpg

Our Vendors

During the Spring and Summer season we average more than 70 regular farmers and vendors at each of our weekly markets, making the Travelers Rest Farmers Market the largest independently-run, nonprofit farmers market in the state.

Get To Know Our Vendors

 

78482967_1488442931305168_2814173223581646848_o.jpg

Our Board & Staff

Our Board of Directors and Staff are all active members of the community and play a significant role in not only organizing and facilitating the markets on a weekly basis, but also guiding the growth and direction of the market for the future.

Get To Know Our Board & Staff

 Our Market Programs

913915_189116611237813_1175806224_o.jpg
 

Our Impact

As a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization we focus our efforts and funding on improving the lives and well being of those in our local community. The funding we receive not only allows us to organize and facilitate the weekly markets that foster local commerce and relationships in the community, but also allows us to provide Free Educational Activities & Programs for kids, Free Market Yoga, Cooking Demos, Master Gardening Classes, Plant & Nature Walks, Resources on Conservation & Sustainability, Live Music and more.

We also give back to our farmers through the TRFM Farmer Fund.

We also support Food Access in our community through our SNAP-Doubling Fund, called TRFM for All, which gives $2 to spend at market for every $1 of SNAP-EBT redeemed. We also support WIC (Women Infant and Children), Senior Vouchers, and Healthy Bucks.

 

16

Farmers Market Seasons in Travelers Rest

The Travelers Rest Farmers Market first began in 2009 with a handful of local farmers and vendors, and was held in the parking lot of Sunrift Adventures. The TR Farmers Market then officially became designated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2014.

 

60+

Thousand Annual Visitors & Shoppers that attend the Market

From the familiar local faces that come on a weekly basis, to those visiting from out of town and experiencing the market for the first time - we stir up quite a bit of foot traffic throughout the year with more than 60,000 people attending the market during our 2023 season.

 
 

950+

Thousand Dollars Made by our Market vendors in 2023 alone

Not only is the market a place for community, fun and education - it’s also an important source of revenue for the local farmers and vendors that sell at the market, and other local businesses within the city. Our market helps numerous farmers, vendors and small business owners make a living doing what they love, and makes a direct impact on the health of our local Upstate economy as a whole.

“LOVE TR Farmers Market. They have yoga at 8:30, which is just awesome. Tons of great food and produce, as well as local creations ranging from candles to tea to essential oils and more. Just wonderful. Highly recommended.”
— Erica Fisher Darnell (Facebook Review)
Untitled-3.jpg
 

Get Involved

Whether you’re an individual looking for fun opportunities to volunteer and meet new people, or a business who’s looking for team building activities with their staff and effective ways to generate brand awareness in the community, there are numerous ways to get involved with the Travelers Rest Farmers Market!

 

BECOME A MARKET SPONSOR

Sponsorships go far beyond simply helping us put on a weekly event. They allow us to provide free educational resources & programs, heath & wellness activities, and impact the lives of countless people in the community.

Volunteer opportunities

Want to get more involved in your local community & meet new people while doing some good? Sign up to volunteer at one of our upcoming markets or special events.

Make a Donation

As a 501(c)(3) we wouldn’t be able to operate without the donations & generous support from the community. Donations help support things like community education, health & wellness, entrepreneurship, conservation and more. Donate today to become a Friend of the Market.