By Martine Wolfe-Miller, Communications Officer

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (April 4, 2012) – The much awaited opening of the 2012 season of the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is upon us! The market will kick off the new season on Tuesday, April 10 at 3:30 p.m. Admission and parking are free.

"Plan to spend a couple of hours exploring the market’s treasure trove of fruits, vegetables, flowers, preserves, dips, breads, pies, and other treats,” said Farmers Market Manager Tracy Richter. “Savor a fresh meal by one of our food vendors and enjoy live music and children’s activities. Also available for your assistance are the Clemson Extension Master Gardeners. These seasoned volunteers can help solve most pesky gardening problems. You’ll also find community information from the Town of Mount Pleasant and various other non-profit organizations. Make the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market a weekly affair!”

The market is the perfect place to buy fresh, locally grown produce. This family-friendly event has become a gathering place for locals and has inspired the market’s catchy logo “Get Fresh with the Locals!” At the heart of the market are two large pavilions housing farmers and food vendors, an open-air plaza, plenty of green space, magnificent live oaks, and seating areas.
This year’s farmers are Ambrose Family Farm, Blue Pearl Farm, Fields Farm, Fields/Pinckney Farm, Fili-West Farms, Freeman Farms, Freeman Produce Market, Hickory Bluff Nursery & Berry Farm, HLG Growers South Carolina, J. Mac Produce, LLC, Joseph Fields Farm, Kennerty Farms, Maple Ridge Farm, Moss Hill Farms, Nellie's Farm, Owl's Nest Plantation, Sea Island Savory Herbs, Shuler Peach Co., Simmons Farm, and Wabi Sabi Farm.

Food vendors will include Charleston Bay Gourmet, Charleston Crepe Company, Charleston Festival Foods, Charleston Lowcountry Tea, Charleston Spice Company, Dale's Lowcountry Cuisine, Falling Waters Jams, Great Foods Co-op, Great Harvest Bread Company, Green Wave Smoothies, Hot Diggitty, King of Pops, Mike's Hot Boiled Peanuts, Mount Pleasant Seafood, Fresh Pickle Works, Rio Bertolini's Fresh Pasta, Rococo German Bakery, Southern Comfort BBQ Sauce, T&T Kettle Korn and Zeus Grill & Seafood
The market supports the SC Department of Agriculture Certified SC Grown Program. Admission is free and plenty of free parking is available at Moultrie Middle School, Moultrie Plaza, and along Simmons Street. The market is open every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. until dusk. The season extends from April 10 to October 16.

For more information about the upcoming 2012 market season, visit www.ComeOnOverMP.com, like us on Facebook, or call (843) 884-8517.