Stretching three blocks through downtown Charleston, South Carolina, the Charleston Night Market is unlike any market you’ve visited before. In addition to beautiful art, jewelry, clothing, and homeware made by some of the area’s finest local vendors, the buzzing evening market features incredible food and live entertainment. Find out more about the free weekly event below!
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The Charleston Night Market & Everything You Need to Know
About the Night Market
The largest handmade market in the Southeast, the Charleston Night Market takes place every Friday and Saturday evening in Charleston, SC, from March through December. As the sun dips beneath the horizon, the night market comes alive with vendors setting up shop, local artists providing live entertainment, and visitors hunting for handmade treasures. You’ll find everything from handcrafted soaps and candles to fine art and jewelry. Don’t worry if you develop an appetite while browsing, there are plenty of delicious food vendors from which you can choose!
Market Vendors
The night market in Charleston, SC showcases the handmade creations of more than 100 local vendors. In fact, all vendors at the market are local! You’ll find some of the Lowcountry’s best artists, jewelry makers, craftsmen, photographers, and more. For a classic memento of Charleston, be sure to pick up your favorite handmade sweetgrass basket! These beautiful baskets are woven daily and will last for generations. Visitors also love to sample handcrafted cookies and candies!
Location & Hours
The Charleston Night Market is located in downtown Charleston in the Historic Charleston City Market building at 188 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401. You can find the market between Church Street and East Bay Street. The night market is open March through December on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm (and select Thursdays and Sundays). The market is free and open to the public.
Looking for More Places to Shop?
This Charleston, SC night market is one of the best places to find locally made gifts and treasures to take back home. If you’re interested in more shopping spots during your vacation, take a look at our guide on the top 5 places for Isle of Palms shopping. Whether you’re looking for a new outfit, quirky gifts, or a beautiful piece of art, you’re sure to find it in the Charleston area!
If you are looking for something good to eat after an eventing of shopping, check out Port of Call Food & Brew just across the street on S. Market Street. After dinner, walk a block and stop for a sweet treat at Kermit’s Key Lime Pie Shop or Kilwins Ice Cream – Chocolate – Fudge shop.
Where to Stay
The Charleston Night Market is one of the area’s many delightful attractions. If you want convenient access to all the best things to do in town while also enjoying plenty of space and privacy, book your stay in an East Islands rental.
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