You Could Spend Hours At This Giant Outdoor Marketplace In South Carolina
By AnneMarie|Published November 29, 2023
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South Carolina has been home for AnneMarie since 2001. Her favorite part of the state is Lake Jocassee. An App State alumna, it's always the mountains; the lake bonus makes it heavenly. When not writing about the state, she may be spending time with family, relaxing by the pool, or out somewhere enjoying nature.
It’s so much fun to find a place like the Meeting Street Artisan Market in West Columbia with unique, artisan-crafted items, especially when you’re searching for the perfect gift for someone who may be a little challenging to buy for. The Christmas season is the most obvious time of year for gift shopping, but don’t forget the other gift-giving occasions throughout the year, including birthdays, Mother’s and Father’s Day, anniversaries, and more. A visit to this market with some of the best shopping near Columbia, S.C. could knock out your gift list for the entire year!
The Meeting Street Artisan Market near Columbia, South Carolina is held on select Saturdays throughout the year. You'll find it on Meeting Street in West Columbia under the pavilion in the Interactive Art Park.
And at the market, you can shop for all sorts of incredible handmade goods created by the best local artisans.
It's also really neat to get to meet the artist behind the item you purchase, such as in this case, the young artist featured in a Vendor Spotlight by the market in 2022. This young man operates under the vendor name AG Artistry, LLC.
He says of his creations: "My artwork is unique because of the messages they speak and to whom they speak. I have always been an observer in my life and through that, God has shown me things that others cannot show me. I use what God has shown me in my artwork to share to the world, in hopes that the right person will find it."
Visit the Meeting Street Artisan Market page on the West Columbia, S.C. website for the market’s calendar. It would make a great girls’ weekend activity, along with a visit to The Glow Factory spa and lunch at Market on Main (eat in the snowglobe during the winter season –check the reservation calendar for applicable dates)!
Where’s your favorite place to shop in South Carolina?
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