Richland County – Get ready for a weekend of farm-fresh fun and artistic flair as Richland County hosts the annual S.C. Ag + Art Tour on June 8-9, from 9 am to 4 pm. This year’s event features 20 farm- and arts-related sites and showcases over 100 local artisans.
Now in its 13th year, the S.C. Ag + Art Tour celebrates South Carolina’s agricultural significance and rich artistic heritage. Richland County, participating for the fifth time, joins 19 other counties in what has become the nation’s largest free farm and arts tour.
The self-guided tour offers residents a unique opportunity to explore where their food and fiber come from while enjoying works by local painters, potters, quilters, writers, musicians, storytellers, and bakers. “Farms are one of the best places to see why we need healthy soil and clean water, because they produce the food, fiber, and timber that sustain life,” said Chanda Cooper, conservation education analyst for the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD). “The Ag + Art Tour is a great way to showcase those natural resources to our community, helping people connect with the land, the farmers, and the art, history, and culture of our county,” Cooper added.
Participating sites for the tour on Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9 include:
- The Congaree Milling Co.
- Cottle Farm
- Crooked Cedar Farm
- Doko Farm
- Fabel Farms
- Farmers Market Xchange
- Gardener’s Outpost
- Glorious Greens
- Grow Your Garden with Sal
- Harbison State Forest (June 8 only)
- Hickory Top Farm
- Living Wright Foundation’s Farm at Senate’s End
- Mr. Bunky’s Market
- One Hubcap Farm LLC
- The Purple Mushroom (June 8 only)
- Purple Tuteur Farm
- Rosewood Public Orchard
- Sustainable Carolina Garden (June 8 only)
- Three Rivers Arts District
- Uhuru Farms
Nearly every site will feature artisans and offer food or concessions. To plan your tour, visit the Ag + Art website where you can find four recommended tour routes designed by the County’s Ag + Art Tour planning committee. Additional details on tour sites, artisans, sponsors, and more are available at www.agandarttour.com/richland.
Volunteers are still needed for the tour weekend. Most volunteers will be stationed outdoors under a tent or shelter, with shifts lasting four hours. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and will receive training in advance. To sign up, visit https://tinyurl.com/2024RCAAT.
The S.C. Ag + Art Tour is coordinated by County-level planning teams led by Clemson University Cooperative Extension. RSWCD administers Richland County’s tour with support from the County Government, the County’s Conservation Commission, and various public and private sponsors.
