02/27/2026
Good afternoon, friends.
First and foremost, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make the 2025 season of the Darlington Farmers Market such a success. Director Candace Gleason and citizen Todd Hardee poured countless hours into creating a market our town could truly be proud of. Their dedication, along with the commitment of our vendors and volunteers, did not go unnoticed.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to reopen the market this spring. While we are not ruling out the possibility of bringing the market back in some form in the future, at this time it is simply not feasible.
Despite the hard work of our staff and vendors, we were unable to come to an agreement with the City of Darlington regarding business licensing in a way that would allow us to compete fairly with surrounding markets.
For now, both Hartsville and Florence offer wonderful markets featuring many talented vendors, and we encourage you to continue supporting local wherever you can.
Thank you to everyone who supported, shopped, shared, and showed up. We are grateful for you and hopeful for what the future may hold.