Going to Market

Clear some room in your pantry for plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs. The Charleston Farmers Market opens Saturday in Marion Square on the corner of King and Calhoun streets. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday through Dec. 16. Check out the local produce, plants, flowers, herbs, arts and crafts from more than 75 farmers and vendors. This year's Charleston Farmers Market offers an expanded variety of food concessions, including crepes, omelets, paninis, tacos and quesadillas along with desserts including Belgian waffles, gelato and ice cream. The opening-day market entertainment features the Yee Haw Junction Band from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Summerville Farmers Market also opens Saturday at 218 North Main St. The market is open from 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday until the fall. The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market will be back April 10. It opens at 3 p.m. each Tuesday at Moultrie Middle School.

The 2007 Charleston Farmers Market Poster, "Garden Quilt," was created by Karin Olah.