Farmers Market of Bluffton

Farmers Market of Bluffton brings a long Thursday market rhythm to downtown Bluffton, with vendors set out along Calhoun and Lawrence Streets and through Carson Cottages. The market opened in 2008 at Bluffton Oyster Company Park on the May River, and that waterfront origin still gives it a distinctly Bluffton frame. Its current footprint in the historic downtown area keeps the focus on weekly shopping, prepared foods, and specialty makers gathered in one walkable stretch. Even small site details, down to a credit line for Hazel Digital Media on the market’s website, suggest an organization that has built a steady public presence around this Thursday tradition.

Why it matters locally

The market’s history starts on the May River at Bluffton Oyster Company Park, where it opened in 2008 before establishing its current downtown presence along Calhoun and Lawrence Streets. That arc ties the market to two recognizable Bluffton settings: the riverfront and the historic core.

The vendor roster also leans into Lowcountry identity through named regional products and prepared foods. Calibogue Catering - BBQ specializes in Lowcountry fare including award-winning barbeques, pig roasts, Lowcountry boil, and shrimp pots. Carolina Plantation Rice, Hanks Lowcountry Crab, Lowcountry Citrus Grove, Lowcountry Creamery, and Will's Lowcountry Produce all appear on the vendor lineup under names that place local foodways front and center.

What you'll find there

The lineup covers raw ingredients, ready-to-eat food, and pantry staples in equal measure, so the market reads less like a single-category produce stop and more like a full Thursday provisions run. Several vendors are explicitly tied to Lowcountry products, while others fill in coffee, sweets, breads, juice, and specialty snacks.

• -Find pasture-raised chicken, turkey, and eggs from Fili-West Farms.
• -Pick up fresh-from-the-field produce and fresh brown eggs from Tuten Farms.
• -Look for strawberries, peaches, and sweet corn from Shuler Peach Company, a family-owned farm since 1954.
• -Shop Carolina Plantation Rice for rice.
• -Bring home crab from Hanks Lowcountry Crab.
• -Stop at Edisto Honey for honey.
• -Add another honey option from Wild Light Honey.
• -Grab hummus from Isreally Hummus.
• -Taste pickles from Justin’s Pickles.
• -Choose artisanal bread from Sprout Momma Breads, made with King Arthur flour and sprouted ancient grain.
• -Save room for cookies and cookie dough from Lowcountry Bakeology.
• -Try handcrafted chocolate confections from Chocolates and Sweets, including Buckeye peanut butter balls, Sea Turtles, and Coconut Balls.
• -Cool off with Palmetto Pops.
• -Start with coffee from Grind Coffee Roasters.
• -Sip juice from Well House Juice or Tucci Greens & Juice.
• -Order Lowcountry fare from Calibogue Catering - BBQ, including pig roasts, Lowcountry boil, and shrimp pots.
• -Pick up Greek street food from Two Greek Birds Street Food.
• -Go for dumplings from Dumpling Lady or Korean food from Young’s Korean Kitchen.

Thursdays are the defining event here: the market runs year-round on Thursdays, with September through May hours from 12 to 4 PM and June through August hours from 10 to 2 PM. An adjacent Bridge Collective Artisan Market also takes place during the farmers market.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, which is one of the clearest visit rules to plan around. The market is in downtown Bluffton at 40 Calhoun Street, with the broader market area described along Calhoun and Lawrence Streets and through Carson Cottages. Thursdays are the only market day, and the time window shifts in summer, so afternoon shoppers should pay attention to the seasonal change from 12 to 4 PM in September through May to 10 AM to 2 PM in June through August. Restrooms are not available on site.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at Farmers Market of Bluffton. The market also indicates that payment methods are clearly communicated, which helps when you're planning a larger grocery stop across produce, meats, breads, and prepared foods.