Local events with your dog
Farmers markets around Charleston where you can bring your leashed dog. More dog-friendly events are coming soon.
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Farmers markets
Charleston Farmers Market
Marion Square, 329 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403- When
- Saturdays, 8am to 2pm
- Season
- April to November, plus December holiday markets
- Also
- Holiday markets: Dec 5, 6, 12, 13 and 19, 9am to 3pm
The city's big Saturday market on Marion Square, running since 1989. It gets crowded, which can be a lot for small dogs.
Nearby: Marion Square
Dogs: general rule for outdoor markets (leashed). Schedule source: City of Charleston, charleston-sc.gov/3305/Farmers-Market (read 2026-10-30)
West Ashley Farmers Market
Ackerman Park, 55 Sycamore Ave, Charleston, SC 29407- When
- Wednesdays, 3pm to 7pm
- Season
- April to mid-October
- Also
- Thanksgiving Market and Pumpkin Smash: Sunday, Nov 22, noon to 4pm
A neighborhood market in Ackerman Park, with food trucks and live music. The park's fenced dog park is right there for a run before or after.
Nearby: Ackerman Park Dog Park
Dogs: general rule for outdoor markets (leashed). Schedule source: City of Charleston, charleston-sc.gov/3305/Farmers-Market (read 2026-10-30)
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
645 Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464- When
- Tuesdays, 3pm to 7pm
- Season
- April to September
An open-air Tuesday market.
Dogs: general rule for outdoor markets (leashed). Schedule source: SC Department of Agriculture market listing, agriculture.sc.gov (read 2026-10-30)
IOP Farmers Market & Food Truck Jam
24 28th Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29451- When
- Third Thursday of the month, 4pm to 7pm
- Season
- June to October
Produce, food trucks, and live music once a month in summer and fall with parking on site.
Nearby: Isle of Palms Bark Park
Dogs: general rule for outdoor markets (leashed). Schedule source: City of Isle of Palms, isleofpalms.gov/iop-farmers-market-food-truck-jam (read 2026-10-30)
North Charleston Farmers Market
Park Circle Pavilion, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston, SC 29405- When
- Thursdays, 3pm to 7pm
- Season
- May to late October
A Thursday market in the middle of Park Circle with produce, art and craft vendors, a food truck each week, and live music from 5pm to 7pm.
Dogs: â The market's 2026 rules say leashed pets are permitted on the market grounds. Source: City of North Charleston market page and 2026 Rules and Regulations (read 2026-10-30)
Sea Island Farmers Market
2024 Academy Dr, Johns Island, SC 29455- When
- Saturdays, 9:30am to 1:30pm
- Season
- Year-round, rain or shine
- Also
- 2026 Holiday Market: Saturday, Dec 19, 9:30am to 1:30pm
A year-round Saturday market on Johns Island with produce, local meat, eggs, baked goods, crafts, and lunch vendors.
Dogs: â The market's own rules say well-behaved pets are allowed on the property if leashed, under control, and cleaned up after. Source: Own site, seaislandfarmersmarket.com, Be a Vendor and Holiday Market pages (read 2026-10-30)
Market rules can change. Check posted signs and local rules before you go.
Outdoor farmers markets are listed under our general rule: leashed dogs are fine unless the market is indoors or bans dogs. How we check.
