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The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided tour of designated farms in South Carolina featuring local artisans and farmer's markets.

During the tour visitors have the opportunity to see first-hand where their food comes from, watch artists in action and purchase their works, dance to the melodies of bluegrass and folksongs, and learn more about rural life.

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Sat, june 4th, sun, june 5th, jeremiah farm and goat dairy.

Sustainable homestead with small herd of dairy goats, laying hens, and seasonal vegetable, flower and herb gardens.

Sunday Brunch Farmers Market

We have around 50 vendors including farmers, local artisans, some crafts and food trucks.

The Farm at Middleton Place

Learn more about sustainable agriculture from expert farmers, shop in the market, and connect with local artisans, all in a historic setting.

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The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a no-cost, self-guided exploration of Richland County farms and markets. Visitors get to see farms growing local produce, observe artisans at work, and purchase their goods. Local musicians provide entertainment, and attendees can learn about rural life. This tour is the largest free farm and art tour in the US.

Explore Tennessee’s beautiful back roads on this two-day, self-guided tour of farms, art and music! Join the 3rds Friday and Saturday of June, for a  unique event that showcases agri-tourism in Middle Tennessee.

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June 1 @ 9:00 am - june 2 @ 4:00 pm.

The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour returns to Kershaw County June 1st and 2nd. This free, self-guided tour of farms and markets, and – this year – arts campuses, features local artisans and farmers at every stop.

This year’s tour welcomes new farms, such as Marshall Farm in Bethune and Granny Creek Homestead in Westville, as well as previously participating sites such as Canebrake Apiary, Gorget Distilling Co., the Farm at Historic Camden, and the Kershaw County Farmers Market. Also new this year, the Arts Center of Kershaw County and Camden Arts Shoppes will serve as tour sites, hosting local farmers. Many sites will have live demonstrations, as well as products and food for sale.

The following sites will be featured in Kershaw County June 1st and 2nd:

Canebrake Apiary and Aquaponics – 1239 John G. Richards Road, Camden – Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday, 1pm-4pm – Canebrake is a hobby farm that produces honey, products from the hive, eggs, and organic fruits and vegetables. Purchase fresh, local honey, and products from the hive. The apiary will be bustling and you can see where the bees forage and how their honey is processed. The family-sized aquaponic system is running for you to learn how to produce your own food year ’round at home. Artisans and activities include: Wateree Beekeepers, SEA Associates, CRM Associates – all providing local honey and hive products, Chick Bee Quilting, Cosmic Carnivorous Plants, Black Creek Wildlife Center, the Eager Beavers 4-H club, SC Master Naturalists, Motley Farms, RU Feeling Crafty, Tara’s Crafty, Muddy’s Teas, Pink Moon Tie Dye, Old South Creations, and the SC Governor’s School.

Granny Creek Homestead – 257 Payne Pond Road, Westville – Saturday 9 am-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm – Have you ever wanted to know how to start a small homestead or see where the goat milk soaps come from? Embark on an enriching tour of this 10-acre homestead, where you’ll encounter a vibrant community of chickens, Nigerian Dwarf goats, and American Guinea Hogs. Artisans and activities include: Handcrafted Visions, Bushels and Bags Farm, Grammy, Mommy, and ME, and Heartland Farm.

Marshall Farm – 1327 Old Georgetown Road East, Bethune – Saturday 9 am-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm – Open seasonally, this farm is full of tulips and strawberries in the spring, pumpkins and a corn maze in the fall. See goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, rabbits & more. Enjoy the outdoor games for kids and adults. Artisans and activities include: Blue Horse Jewelry, KHLOE & Calluna, Sticks and Stones and Words that Really Matter, From My Soap Box, and PurpleRoo.

Arts Center of Kershaw County – 810 Lyttleton Street, Camden – Saturday 9 am-4pm, Sunday 1-4pm – The artistic hub of Kershaw County, the Arts Center’s 3 acre campus is in the heart of Camden. Stroll through the Bassett Gallery’s latest exhibit and visit with the affiliated artisans while you enjoy live music from the arbor. Farms, artisans and activities on site include: Michelle’s Celestial Gardens, Costas Farm, Carolina Construction Equipment, indigo dying, Glory Bee Baskets, and Pine Tree Wildlife Rescue.

The Farm at Historic Camden   – 222 Broad Street, Camden – Saturday, 10am-4pm – Historic Camden’s farm has grown considerably over the years, and showcases how 18th century settlers worked the land. Artisans and vendors on site will include resident potter Marti Wallace, Sudsy Dreams, Aurora’s Thorn Custom Creations.

Kershaw County Farmers Market – 906 Broad Street, Camden – Saturday only, 9 am-12 pm – Voted #1 Farmers Market in South Carolina in 2023, this is a family-friendly (pets included) place to enjoy the very best of South Carolina-grown and made products. Locally-grown produce, meat and dairy products, fresh baked goods and desserts, artisan crafts, food trucks, and more.

Gorget Distilling Co. – 1974-A Whiting Way, Lugoff – Open 10 am – 4 pm Saturday only – Kershaw County’s only distillery and a member of the Certified SC Grown program, customers are able to tour the distillery, view the spirit making process and understand how it all starts, in the field, to end in the glass. Distillery Tours given every 30 minutes between 10:00am and 4:00pm.

Camden Art Shoppes – 1011 Broad Street, Camden, Open 9 am – 4 pm Saturday only – This local artist cooperative gallery and retail space consists of 80 artists, some of whom produce art related to agriculture and farming. Find specially designated art related to the agricultural theme of the Tour, along with farmers on sight to display and sell their wares. Classes and demonstrations, take home art kits and more available.

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• June 29--all farms open. June 30--Fishing Creek Creamery is open and we have our special living history showcase in Great Falls.

• Join Chester Cottontail for a Kids Scavenger Hunt! Pick up your scavenger hunt card, then search for the rabbit sign at each site. Fill out the questions on your card and turn it in at the last site you visit to be entered to win dozens of Nova Donuts--YUM!
• Need transportation? The  Chester Connector will be offering FREE shuttle service. CLICK HERE for their routes and times. Leave your car at the Agribusiness Center to catch rides to Powell or Hazelwood Farms at designated times, or you can ride the main loop to the other 7 locations. You may also park at Cotton Hills or Strides of Strength to catch "the main loop.
• Sunday – Step into history with living historians at our Revolutionary War event at the Nitrolee Access Area! Experience interactive exhibits showcasing the crucial role of women in farming, farmers turned soldiers demonstrating drills, and stories of ordinary people turned patriots. Discover the inspiring tale of a free black man aiding the militia. Join us and uncover the heroes of the Revolution!

Crop Art Featured at Ag Progress Days

A heralded crop artist has brought a new touch to Ag Progress Days this week, and there are some special opportunities to get a bird's-eye view of it.

Artist Stan Herd's 2-acre installation is inspired by environmentalist, farmer and poet Wendell Berry's poem "Below." It features the words "We Stand for What We Stand On" at the center, with "Protect Climate-Smart Agriculture" across the top and "Protect Farming's Future" at the bottom.

It is "a visual testament to the unity and resilience of farmers in their fight for sustainable agriculture," according to a news release.

Ag Progress Days partnered with the organization Invest in Our Land to bring the Kansas artist to the event at Rock Springs for the crop art that encourages environmental stewardship and highlights Berry's legacy of support for farmers and sustainable practices.

"When I began to think about what words could convey a message as important as preserving conservation funding, and specifically climate smart funding, in America's heartland, I found myself turning to Wendell Berry, whose teachings have been a guide for me throughout my career on the land," Herd said. "The words in this artwork came to me like lightning: 'We stand for what we stand on.' It's just good business and important to protect our climate for future generations of farmers."

Attendees will be able to view the art from above in a hot air balloon. Rides will be offered from the Invest in Our Lands exhibitor booth W106, near Gate K at the following times:

Tuesday: 5-7 p.m.

Wednesday: 8-9:30 a.m. and 5-7 p.m.

Thursday: 8-9:30 a.m.

Ag Progress Days, Penn State's annual outdoor agricultural expo, takes place 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center on Route 45.

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Crop Tour is a fact-finding mission with a goal of getting a strong, objective view of corn yield potential from one big field across the seven states we sample during the third full week of August. While that’s the objective every year, it’s nearly impossible to block out all the data we’ve gathered about the crop ahead of Crop Tour. In fact, some of that data helps shape Pro Farmer’s opinion of crops outside of the areas we pull samples from on Crop Tour.

Heading into this year’s tour, we knew there were areas that received excessive moisture through June in northwestern areas of the Corn Belt that resulted in some lost acres due to flooding and washouts. We also knew southern and eastern areas of the Corn Belt that trended drier through June received timely rains ahead of pollination. From our 31 previous years of experience and data collecting, we know the recipe for a strong yield is to rush the crop to pollination and then slow it down through grain fill.

As of July 7, corn development was ahead of average, with 24% of the crop silking (five-year average of 14%) and 3% in dough stage (average of 2%). Early conditions for pollination were favorable. The second portion of the yield formula is grain fill, which will be determined from mid-July into harvest.

As of July 7, USDA rated the U.S. corn crop as 68% good to excellent and 9% poor to very poor. The good/excellent rating was one point above the 10-year average. Of the seven states we sample from on Crop Tour, only Minnesota had a lower-than-average rating for corn as pollination began (59% good/excellent versus a 10-year average of 70.2%). The others: Illinois 67% versus 62.4%; Indiana 67% versus 59.2%; Iowa 76% versus 74.6%; Nebraska 80% versus 73%; Ohio 74% versus 61%; and South Dakota 72% versus 63.7%.

There’s no direct correlation between crop condition ratings and final yield. Last year was a good example, as corn crop conditions ran below average throughout the growing season, but the final yield was a record 177.3 bu. per acre. However, there tends to be a stronger yield correlation as the growing season progresses. While conditions were below average last year, they didn’t post the typical decline after pollination, which was a precursor to the strong result.

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We are Sergey and Simon, a Russian and a Frenchman, both  passionate about Moscow, Saint-Petersburg and classic cars. Together, we have created Put-in tours. Our goal is to help you experience Russian culture off the beaten path. Join us onboard our classic Soviet van and let’s get rolling!

In Moscow we offer you a city tour to discover most of the city in an original way as well as a night tour to admire the lights. Our pubcrawl is ideal to explore Moscow’s night-life and have fun. If you are craving to discover Russian culture, come impress your senses during our monastery diner or join our 100% Russian Banya Excursion . The latest will also bring you to Sergiyev Posad and it’s famous monastery!

For the most extreme travellers, our shooting tour will deliver your daily dose of adrenaline whereas our tank excursion will let you ride a real tank and shoot a bazooka.

We also offer help to receive your visa , safe and multilingual airport transfers , as well as organisation services for team-building events or bachelor parties .

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Best time to travel: June for the “White Nights” Best gateway city: Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia Moscow and St. Petersburg Slide Show

Experience the art treasures of Moscow and St. Petersburg with guide, Amy Osaki. Begin in Moscow, continental Europe’s largest city, the seat of the government of Russia, and now home to over twenty billionaires! View iconic sites such as the Kremlin (which began as a fortress in the eleventh century), Red Square, and the sixteenth century St. Basil’s Cathedral. Then explore the art masterpieces at the Tretyakov Gallery, the National Museum of Russian Fine Art encompassing works from the eleventh to the twentieth century. Visit the Armory at the Kremlin filled with Imperial treasures including Faberge eggs once exchanged by the tsar and tsarina at Easter. Conclude your Moscow experience at the quiet seventeenth century Novodevichy Convent, one of many World Heritage sites included in the trip.

After a short flight, continue the trip with five days in St. Petersburg where you’ll be immersed in the opulence of Imperial Russia. Established by Tsar Peter I in 1703, St. Petersburg (known as Petrograd and Leningrad for most of the twentieth century) was the capital of the Russian empire for over two hundred years until the Russian Revolution of 1917. The Hermitage—said to be the largest art museum in the world with a collection of over three million objects housed in four main buildings—rivals the Louvre in Paris for both the quantity and quality of its treasures. Founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great, and open to the pubic for over two hundred years the museum is so vast that we’ll spread our visit out over several days and organize it by different themes. Also on the schedule is a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress—the original citadel above the river founded in 1703—as well as some of the Imperial palaces in and around St. Petersburg such as Peterhof, a World Heritage Site. Peter I hired French architects to work on his many palaces, including Jean Baptiste Le Blond who worked with Andre Le Notre at Versailles. Consider enhancing your Russian experience by purchasing tickets to a performance—perhaps a ballet at St. Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theatre (also known as the Kirov).

Day 1 Overnight in Moscow Arrive in Moscow and transfer to your centrally-located hotel, your base for the next two nights. Enjoy an afternoon and early evening walk through Red Square (Krasnaya Ploshchad) past St. Basil’s Cathedral, and GUM department store all of which are back-dropped by the walls of the Kremlin fortress. Remember that we are here during the fabled “White Nights” when the summer days linger with light-filled evenings.

Day 2 Overnight in Moscow Within the walls of the Kremlin fortress, visit the Armoury Museum, one of Moscow’s oldest museums established at the start of the nineteenth century. The Kremlin Armoury was the royal arsenal; it produced and stored the weapons, jewelry and other regalia of the tsars. The museum’s collection encompasses four thousand items of applied art from Russia and elsewhere dating from the early fourth century to the twentieth century. Later in the day, visit the collection of masterpieces of the renowned Tretyakov Gallery. The Tretyakov collections were begun by the philanthropist Tretyakov brothers in the early nineteenth century. The gallery is recognized by many as a key repository of Russian art spanning the nation’s artistic tradition from early Orthodox icons to art nouveau, impressionist, and avant-garde works.

Day 3 Overnight in St Petersburg Enjoy a morning visit to the sixteenth century Novodevichy Convent named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004. The convent’s name is sometimes translated as “New Maidens’ Monastery” to differentiate is from the convent within the walls of the Moscow Kremlin. Surrounded by white crenellated walls, this complex of churches has remained essentially intact since the seventeenth century. Here you’ll find the five-domed Cathedral of Our Lady of Smolensk with its spectacular iconostasis and the tall, red and white Gate Church of the Transfiguration which is often cited as a fine example of “Moscow Baroque” architecture. The neighboring Novodevichy Cemetery is the final resting place of the likes of Anton Chekhov, Sergei Prokofiev, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Boris Yeltsin. This afternoon fly to St. Petersburg, Russia’s second largest city situated on the banks of the Neva River where it empties into the Gulf of Finland.

Day 4 Overnight in St Petersburg Start of your exploration of St. Petersburg with a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress, the original citadel of St. Petersburg. The fortress was built to the designs of the Swiss Italian architect Domenico Trezzini in the early eighteenth century. Trezzini’s Peter and Paul Cathedral dominates the fortress grounds and its iconic golden spire punctuates into the Baltic sky. Later visit the Yusupov Palace on the Moika, acclaimed as an “encyclopedia of St. Petersburg aristocratic interior design.” The palace was the home of the Yusupov family from 1830 and 1917 and was the place where Grigori Rasputin, a spiritual mentor to Tsar Nicholas II and the Royal Family in the early 20th century, was assassinated. A visit to the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood built between 1883 and 1907 rounds out the day. The church was built in “Russian Revivalist” architectural style by Tsar Alexander III in commemoration of his father, Alexander II. The church occupies a conspicuous location on St. Petersburg’s Griboedov Canal and contains 7,500 square meters of mosaics; the interior walls and ceilings are completely covered by mosaics.

Day 5 Overnight in St Petersburg Seeing St. Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum in a day would be like trying to see the Smithsonian in a day! Rather than a forced march through the galleries at a rapid pace, we will slow down and savor the masterpieces. Remember, there are nearly seven miles worth of exhibitions! Today we focus on “Imperial Russia,” touring the rooms decorated for members of the Russian Imperial Family and viewing the art they commissioned and collected. This is the art that influenced the style of the grand palaces of the era. View the Grand Suite of rooms, Peter I’s collection of gold, and the jewelers art owned by the Russian Imperial Family (including Fabergé eggs, gold and diamonds). Here, too, are the rooms of Catherine II and her son Paul I with their fifteenth to eighteenth century French paintings and sculpture (Poussin, Watteau, Fragonard, Chardin, and Houdon).

Day 6 Overnight in St Petersburg Return for a second dose of the Hermitage! Today is dedicated to the famous European masterpieces exhibited at the Hermitage. Feast your eyes on memorable works by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Tintoretto, Tiepolo, Velazquez, and El Greco. At the Hermitage, you can revel in Rembrandt; there are twenty of his works in the museum’s collection. After lunch, enjoy the eighteenth to twentieth century masterpieces of Monet, van Gogh, Gauguin, Rodin, Picasso, Matisse and Kandinsky. Digest the art and reflect on this unique collection of human creations. Consider an evening performance, possibly at the Mariinsky Theatre.

Day 7 Overnight in St Petersburg Journey by hydrofoil across the Gulf of Finland to experience Peter I’s palace at Peterhof, a series of palaces and gardens that evoke comparisons with Versailles which Peter visited in 1715. Begun in 1714 with the construction of the Monplaisir palace and expanded by later Imperial generations who added Rococo and Neo-classical elements, Peterhof is now a World Heritage Site. The creative mastery of architects, engineers, artists and craftsmen from throughout Europe is on display here and all is choreographed to celebrate water in homage to Peter, the maritime emperor.

Day 8 Overnight in St Petersburg Go behind the scenes with an excursion to the Hermitage Museum’s Staraya Derevnya Restoration and Storage Center on the right back of the Neva River north of Kamenny Island. This vast treasure house is only accessible by private tour. Later, travel to Vasilvesky Island across the river from the Hermitage to visit Menishkov Palace completed in 1721 and now the oldest stone building in St. Petersburg. Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening.

About your guide : Amy Osaki holds a master’s degree from the Winterthur Museum. She studied art at the Louvre Museum in Paris and worked as a museum curator for over a decade including six years at the Portland Art Museum. She is an award-winning art educator who has led art trips around the world for the last fifteen years with Walking Softly Adventures. Many of these trips were offered for graduate credit from Portland State University where she is an Adjunct Professor.

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Holidays are bright and colourful, we all love them because they form a ray of light amongst the grey monotony of the daily grind. Arbat is a real street-holiday, where it is always noisy and fun: people meet, walk, watch the performances of talented street artists with clowns, singers and dancers strutting their stuff. Right on the pavement, artists proudly exhibit their works.

There is a very special atmosphere here that has long attracted representatives of the creative intelligentsia. L. Tolstoy and S. Yesenin, A. Pushkin and his young wife N. Goncharov, A. Blok and B. Pasternak are fondly remembered by the hallowed paving stones along Arbat. It is of no surprise that the heroes of the famous novel ‘War and Peace’ were ‘registered’.

We would like to invite you to take a walk with us along the historic Old Arbat! We will talk about the history and architecture of the most romantic street in Moscow.

• You will hear a lot of interesting facts about the grand houses that were located here and their wealthy residents.
• You will learn how a once inexpensive inn for carriage drivers has since turned into one of the best restaurants in the capital!
• You will see the famous house where A. Pushkin and N. Goncharova spent their honeymoon and stand at the wall dedicated to the memory of post punk/new wave icon Viktor
• You will be carried away down the beautiful side streets such as: Bolshaya Afanasyevsky, Nikolopeskovsky, Filippovsky, Krivoarbatsky. In a bygone era, these streets were part of Arbat and were bustling with its spirit.

B.Okudzhava dedicated some of his lyrical poems to Arbat, his favourite street from childhood. A. Rybakov, author of the famous novel ‘Children of the Arbat’ also lived here. There is also a little corner of Bulgakov's Moscow on Arbat - the former Torgsin store (now the ‘The Seventh Continent’), where the novel ‘The Master and Margarita’ unfolded.

Every house on Arbat is a piece of history, and we will dive into this history head first.

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Arbatskaya Square

The Porokhovschikov House

"Praga" Restaurant

Alexander Pushkin memorial apartment

Vakhtangov Theatre

Old-time mansions

The Melnikov House

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17 Top Tourist Attractions in Moscow

By Alex Schultz · Last updated on May 4, 2024

The capital of Russia is an incredible place to explore. Visitors to Moscow come away spellbound at all the amazing sights, impressed at the sheer size and grandeur of the city. Lying at the heart of Moscow, the Red Square and the Kremlin are just two of the must-see tourist attractions; they are the historical, political and spiritual heart of the city – and indeed Russia itself.

A fascinating city to wander around, stunning cathedrals, churches, and palaces lie side-by-side with bleak grey monuments and remains from the Soviet state. In addition to its plethora of historical and cultural tourist attractions, Moscow is home to world-class museums, theaters and art galleries.

Renowned for its performing arts, fantastic ballets and amazing circus acts, catching a show while in Moscow is a must. The wealth of brilliant restaurants, trendy bars, and lively nightlife means there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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17. Tsaritsyno Palace

Once the summer residence of Catherine the Great, the stunning Tsaritsyno Palace is now a museum-reserve. The architecture is magnificent and there is a lovely park surrounding it for visitors to explore.

Located in the south of Moscow, the palace was commissioned in 1775 and recent renovations mean its lavish interior looks better than ever before with its elegant halls and beautiful staircases.

The exhibits on display look at the life of the empress as well as the history of Tsaritsyno itself. The huge palace grounds are also home to some other delightful buildings with the elegant opera house and wonderful brickwork of the Small Palace being particularly impressive to gaze upon.

Starting out in 1935 as the ‘All-Union Agricultural Exhibition’, VDNKh has slowly morphed over the years into the fascinating open-air museum of today. Remarkably, over 400 buildings can now be found within its confines.

The huge park complex has numerous pavilions representing former Soviet republics on show, such as those of Armenia and Turkmenistan and the distinctive architecture of each of the buildings is always interesting to gaze upon. In addition to this there is the fascinating Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics which is dedicated to space exploration and the fun Moskvarium aquarium even offers you the chance to swim with dolphins.

With lots of eateries scattered about and numerous entertainment options such as horse-riding and zip-lining, there is something for everyone to enjoy; the Friendship of Nations fountain truly is wonderful.

15. Kremlin Armoury

One of the oldest museums in the city, the Kremlin Armoury has a wealth of treasures; highlights include the ornate Grand Siberian Railway egg, the historic Cap of Monomakh and the stunning Imperial Crown of Russia which often has a crowd of tourists around it, jostling to take a photo.

Once the royal armory, there are loads of fascinating objects on display. Perusing the many sabers, jewelry, armor and more is as interesting as it is educational and entertaining and the swords are so finely crafted that you’ll almost wish you could pick up one and wield if yourself.

Established in 1851, the museum is situated in the Moscow Kremlin.

14. GUM Department Store

Standing for ‘Main Universal Store’ in Russian, GUM is stunning. Its wonderful skylights and beautiful facades mean it doesn’t look out of place alongside its illustrious neighbors on Red Square.

With over 200 shops, boutiques and upmarket eateries inside, it is a shopaholic’s heaven and concerned partners will be glad to find more affordable options alongside luxury brands such as Dior and Prada.

The main department store in the city, GUM was opened in 1893. The stunning architecture makes it well worth a visit even if shopping isn’t your thing.

13. Moscow Metro

It’s not often that public transport looks like a work of art. So many stops on the Moscow Metro will astound visitors with their beauty and elegance.

Decked in marble and with frescoes covering the walls, the stations are amazing to gaze upon and are part of one of the longest metro systems in the world, with the first stations opened in 1935.

Using the metro is the quickest and easiest way to get around Moscow and braving the crowds of commuters is well worth it for the beauty all around you.

12. Arbat Street

An elegant yet lively street, Arbat is full of impressive architecture and was once a popular place to live for aristocrats, artists, and academics.

A historic place, it is down Arbat Street that Napoleon’s troops are said to have headed on their way to capture the Kremlin.

Nowadays, there are many cafes, restaurants, and shops, as well as various monuments and statues to former residents such as Alexander Pushkin who was reputed to be a lover of the Russian Empress due to his massive influence in court.

11. Novodevichy Convent

Drenched in history, the Novodevichy Convent is located in a striking building that was once a fortress. This captivating place is well worth visiting when in Moscow.

Founded in 1524, the convent houses four cathedrals; Smolensk Cathedral is the undoubted highlight due to its delightful 16th-century frescoes.

Wandering around the grounds is like stepping back in time. The Novodevichy Cemetery is where many famous leaders of the Soviet Union are buried, such as Yeltsin and Khrushchev.

10. Pushkin Museum

Despite its name, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts actually has no connection at all to the famous poet other than that it was named in his honor after his death. A delight to visit, its extensive collection focuses on European art with masterpieces by Botticelli, Rembrandt, and van Gogh all featuring.

Sculptures, graphic art, paintings and more can be found in its beautiful galleries; various sections look at themes and epochs such as the Renaissance, the Dutch Golden Age, and Byzantine art.

Among the many highlights are the clownish characters which can be found in Cezanne’s Fastnacht (Mardi Gras) and the twirling ballerinas who look so elegant in Degas’ Blue Dancers. Picasso’s Young acrobat on a Ball is also well worth checking out for its interesting use of shapes and colors.

9. Christ The Savior Cathedral

This gorgeous Russian Orthodox cathedral is located on the banks of the Moskva River, just a stone’s throw away from the Kremlin.

The church as it stands today was consecrated in 2000, as the original church that stood here was destroyed on the command of Josef Stalin in 1931 due to the anti-religious campaign.

With its delightful golden dome, spires and dazzling white facades, the Christ the Savior Cathedral is stunning. The interior is just as captivating to wander around, with its beautifully tiled floors and impressive altar.

8. Lenin Mausoleum

Opened to the public in 1924, Lenin’s Mausoleum is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Moscow. The red granite structure is located at the heart of the city in Red Square.

Lenin’s embalmed body lies in a glass sarcophagus; it is a somewhat eerie experience walking past the former leader of the Soviet Union but is well worth doing as you understandably can’t do it anywhere else in the world.

After visiting the mausoleum, head to the Kremlin wall right next to it for more graves of important communist figures such as Stalin and Brezhnev.

7. Tretyakov Gallery

Home to the most extensive and impressive collection of Russian fine art in the world, the State Tretyakov Gallery is definitely worth visiting when in Moscow for the wealth of amazing art pieces that it has on display.

Having started out as the private art collection of the Tretyakov brothers, there are now over 130,000 exhibits. Highlights include the iconic Theotokos of Vladimir which you will almost certainly recognise despite probably not knowing the name and Rublev’s Trinity which is considered to be one of highest achievements in Russian art.

An absolute must for art lovers, the State Tretyakov Gallery will delight visitors with all that is has to offer.

6. Kolomenskoye

Once a royal estate, Kolomenskoye is now a museum-reserve and lies a few kilometers outside of the city center. A captivating place to visit, there is a plethora of history on show and the site overlooks the Moskva River.

Consisting of four historical sites, there are extensive gardens for visitors to explore, as well as loads of interesting old buildings, the former village of Kolomenskoye itself and the impressive Palace of the Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich – once considered the Eighth Wonder of the World by contemporaries.

Among the many stunning sights, it is the brilliantly white Ascension Church that is the undoubted highlight – dating back to 1532.

5. Gorky Park

Lying alongside the Moskva River, the huge Gorky Park is a lovely place to visit. Its extensive gardens are home to numerous cultural institutions and visitors should definitely check out the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art and while the eclectic exhibits may not always feature such incredible sights as a balloon-covered rider on a zebra; they certainly always succeed in pushing back the boundaries of art.

Pop-up exhibitions and festivals can be found from time to time in the park itself and there is an open-air theatre and numerous eateries alongside a plethora of leisure activities.

Whether it’s cycling, table tennis or yoga that you are after or beach volleyball and rowing, Gorky Park certainly has it. In winter, there is a huge ice rink for visitors to enjoy.

4. Bolshoi Theatre

The Bolshoi Theatre is the main theater in the country. The amazing opera and ballet performances it has put on over the centuries go a long way in explaining Russia’s rich history of performing arts.

While the Bolshoi Ballet Company was established in 1776, the theater itself was opened in 1825. The glittering, six-tier auditorium is lavishly and decadently decorated; it is a fitting setting for the world-class performances that take place on its stage.

Spending a night watching a performance of such classics as The Nutcracker or Swan Lake at the Bolshoi Theatre is sure to be a memorable experience and the beauty all around you only adds to the sense of occasion.

3. Moscow Kremlin

This famously fortified complex is remarkably home to five palaces and four cathedrals and is the historic, political and spiritual center of the city. The Kremlin serves as the residence for the country’s president. It has been used as a fort, and this fact is made clear by its sheer size. The Kremlin’s outer walls were built in the late 1400s.

Under Ivan III, better known as Ivan the Great, the Kremlin became the center of a unified Russian state, and was extensively remodeled. Three of the Kremlin’s cathedrals date to his reign that lasted from 1462-1505. The Deposition Church and the Palace of Facets were also constructed during this time. The Ivan the Great Bell Tower was built in 1508. It is the tallest tower at the Kremlin with a height of 266 feet (81 meters).

Joseph Stalin removed many of the relics from the tsarist regimes. However, the Tsar Bell, the world’s largest bell, and the Tsar Cannon, the largest bombard by caliber in the world, are among the remaining items from that era. The Kremlin Armory is one of Moscow’s oldest museums as it was established more than 200 years ago. Its diamond collection is impressive.

The Kremlin’s gardens – Taynitsky, Grand Kremlin Public and Alexander – are beautiful. The Kremlin has also served as the religious center of the country, and there is a tremendous number of preserved churches and cathedrals here. The collections contained within the museums include more than 60,000 historical, cultural and artistic monuments. Those who enjoy the performing arts will want to consider attending a ballet or concert at the State Kremlin Palace. Completed in 1961, it is the only modern building in the Kremlin.

2. Red Square

Lying at the heart of Moscow, Red Square is the most important and impressive square in the city. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions due to its wealth of historical sights and cultural landmarks.

Drenched in history, the huge square is home to incredible sights such as the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral and Lenin’s Mausoleum, among others. Consequently, it is not to be missed when in Moscow as it really is home to the city’s most stunning monuments.

It is here that many important moments in Russian history took place; the former marketplace has hosted everything from Tsar’s coronations and public ceremonies to rock concerts and Soviet military parades. Wandering around the massive square is a humbling experience and undoubtedly one of the highlights the city has to offer.

1. Saint Basil’s Cathedral

Located in the impressive Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral is gorgeous; its delightful spires appear as if out of a fairytale. The most recognizable building in the country, the cathedral is very much a symbol of Russia. No visit to Moscow is complete without having taken in its unique and distinctive features.

Ivan the Terrible ordered the cathedral’s construction in the mid-16th century, and legend holds that Ivan put out the architect’s eyes so that he would be unable to build another cathedral more glorious than St. Basil’s. Designed to resemble the shape of a bonfire in full flame, the architecture is not only unique to the period in which it was built but to any subsequent period. For various reasons, both Napoleon and Stalin wanted to destroy the cathedral but fortunately did not succeed.

Known for its various colors, shapes and geometric patterns, St. Basil’s Cathedral houses nine different chapels that are all connected by a winding labyrinth of corridors and stairways. On the lower floor, St. Basil’s Chapel contains a silver casket bearing the body of St. Basil the Blessed.

Throughout the cathedral are many beautiful murals, frescoes, wooden icons and other art works and artifacts. Outside the cathedral is a lovely garden with the bronze Monument to Minin and Pozharsky, who rallied an all-volunteer Russian army against Polish invaders during a period of the late 16th century known as the Times of Troubles.

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TOUR SITES & ARTISANS

Congaree Milling Company

1629 Bluff Road

 Columbia, SC 29201

Open Saturday & Sunday 9-4.

We are a gristmill producing USDA Certified Organic stone-ground grain products in Arthurtown, just outside the City of Columbia. It is our goal to provide the best organic grain products that can be bought on the market today. Join us for prepared food, tours, and live music! Try our milled foods including grits, cornmeal, and polenta. 

Grits, cornmeal, polenta

Artisans on Site:

• Cosmic Flower - Handmade Jewelry
• Harp Studio - Photography/Epoxy Art

Cottle Farm

9560 Garners Ferry Rd. 

Hopkins, SC 29061

Open Saturday & Sunday 9-4

Experience picking (and tasting) fresh from the vine strawberries! Here at Cottle Farm, we are a ‘you-pick’ and ‘we-pick’ strawberry farm seeking to meet the needs of our community. The Cottle Fun Farm will also be open and offers playgrounds, wagon rides, and more family-fun activities for an additional fee.

Honey, cider, jams, jellies, fruits, vegetables, honey

• Tickled Pink by Tammy (Saturday Only) - Handmade Jewelry
• Wendy Diaz Creations - Mixed Media
• Dogs on the Run - Food Truck
• Kandles By Kam - Handmade Soaps/Lotions/Candles
• Bee Lee Bags- Tote Bags
• SKULLY ENTERTAINMENT - Performing Arts
• Artzipants (Sunday Only) - Painter

Crooked Cedar Farm

1464 Lawhorn Road 

Blythewood, SC 29016

Crooked Cedar Farm is a small family-owned and -operated vegetable and flower farm. The four-season farm is landscaped with various flower display borders and cut flower beds. There are raised beds in a cottage-styled garden area as well as over an acre of field for year-round vegetable and flower cultivation. Say hello to our chickens for egg production, or head over to the greenhouse, sheds and garden cottage.

Honey, vegetables, jam, sauces, beverages, baked goods, and flowers

• Through the Looking Glass - Painter
• Debbie Day - Painter Plein Air Painting Demos
• The PurpleRoo - Woodworks

2101 Cedar Creek Road 

Cheer at the Chicken Races! Then, enjoy a Guided Tour and learn about heritage livestock breeds (St. Croix Sheep, Guinea Hogs, Narragansett Turkeys, Buckeye Chickens), livestock guardian dogs, and edible forest gardens. Linger at the Ag & Art Tour Market, in our historic barnyard, featuring local artists, hands-on demos, and Doko Farm's products. Sunday afternoon, join us for Doko Farm's anniversary celebration! Visit www.dokofarm.org for current event information, to make the most of your visit.

Items for sale:

• Woodlot raised heritage pork
• Baked goods
• Farmstead soap
• Forest garden products

10:15 am and 1:15 pm Doko Farm's Locally Famous Chicken Races

10:30 am and 1:30 pm Farmer-Led Tours

10:15 am Doko Farm's Locally Famous Chicken Race

10:30 am Farmer-Led Tour

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Farm Anniversary Celebration

• Caroline McKay Illustration & Design- Painter Kids’ activity
• Crazy Creative- Baked Goods/Handmade Jewelry
• Barbara Teusink Fine Art - Painter Live Painting Demos 
• Moxie Creations Art - Hand Painted Items Kids’ scavenger hunt & kids’ craft
• Zettels Wood Creations - Woodworks
• Blue Herring Studio - Potter Clay Sculpting Demos 
• Siara Yazmin Arts LLC - Painter
• Greenleaf Farms (Sat. Only) - Organic Veggies/Potted Plants 

Fabel Farms

1208 Hinnants Store Rd 

Winnsboro, SC 29180

Fabel Farms has been cultivated by our family for three generations. Owner Josh Fabel is excited to bring his produce and farm products to you -- just like his Grandfather, Grandmother and Uncle did for over 50 years. The farm is 104 acres in Upper Richland County in the beautiful Cedar Creek community. It offers seasonal vegetables, honey, eggs and a beautiful event space for the community to enjoy. 

Honey, eggs, spices, baked goods, crafts, vegetables, value-added products, eggs

Garden tours, self-guided and guided nature walks, woodworking demos

• Farmers Market Flavors Fru-ge-ley (Sunday Only) - Frozen treats 
• Mosh Pot - Expresso Drinks/Tea
• Robyn's Rewind, LLC - Handmade Soaps/Lotions/Candles
• Star Spotted Horse Creations - Handmade Jewelry
• Star Farm Pottery - Potter
• A Gift of Glass - Stained Glass
• Looking Upward Gifts by The Graphic Lady - Multimedia Artist/Jewelry Maker
• Wire Wrapping Demos
• D&T RoadSide Kitchen - Food Truck
• KD Design- Woodworks
• Deckle Edge Farm- Blackberries

Farmers Market Xchange

912 Lady St.

Columbia, SC 29201

We offer artisan delicatessen and fresh, handmade breads, as well as fresh produce from our farm. From cured meats to cheeses to coffee, we aim to offer our guests the best there is to offer. Whether you’re after a quick bite for lunch, a large selection of produce for an elaborate family feast at home or a quick coffee on the way to work, we have what you're looking for.

Produce, Certified SC products, honey, meat, poultry, deli items, pantry goods, café and inhouse roasted coffee, bakery, beer and wine, hot lunch and sandwiches, soap, coffee roasting, baking bread

10 am Coffee roasting

10 am Bread baking

• Sandy’s Pottery Shop - Potter
• Divine Creations By Mikayla Clifton - Painter/Resin Artist/Candles 

Gardener's Outpost

1211 Franklin Street

We are an urban garden center that focuses on sustainable practices and organic products.  Here at Gardener’s Outpost, you can find native perennials, herbs, organic vegetable starts and seeds, organic gardening products and more! 

Locally made candles, stained glass, pottery, fruits, vegetables, adult beverages (wine, beer, spirits), flowers, organic gardening products, soils, etc.

TBD: Tomato Cloning Demonstration

• Lisa Puryear - Painter
• Frances Grosse - Painter
• Ruth P. Saunders -  Artist/Writer

Glorious Greens

1336 Pet Sites Rd.

Chapin, SC 29036

Glorious Greens is a mixed-vegetable market farm. We use regenerative and sustainable organic practices, meaning we leave the earth better than we found it. We also have beneficial gardens, cover crops, pastured raised chickens and two geese! We are committed to only growing nutrient-dense vegetables without harmful chemicals. Visit to support a family-owned business that values community and healthy living while enjoying the most delicious produce and farm-fresh eggs. 

Heritage grain baked goods (artisan sourdough, loafs, bagels, and sweets), vegetables, eggs

12:00 - 12:30 PM: Salad Greens Harvesting, Washing, Packing Demonstration

10:00 - 10:30 AM and 3:00 - 3:30 PM: Guided market farm tour

2:00-2:30 PM: Salad Greens Harvesting - Washing - Packing Demonstration 

1:00 - 1:30PM and 3:00 3:30 PM: Guided market farm tour

• Save Soil - Environmental Education All Ages Activity
• Honey Top Bees - Beekeeper
• Saturday, 11am & 1pm Observation Hive Demos
• Revive from the Inside - Health Coach/Hydroponic Tower Hourly demos
• Loblolly Pine Pottery - Potter
• The Go Green Goddess - Handmade Jewelry
• Gracie Peck - Potter
• Jazz It Up Bistro (Saturday Only) - Food Truck
• Kona Ice (Sunday Only) - Frozen Treats

Grow Your Garden with Sal

113 Hilltop Dr.

Columbia, SC 29203

Learn to grow your garden with Sal, an 8th generation homesteader who offers gardening and homesteading classes for all. Stop by to say hello to our mules, goats, chickens and white doves! See our Historic Farm, garden, and greenhouse, and be sure to pick up vegetable plants, boiled peanuts, and seeds while you’re here.

Honey, jams, peanuts, vegetables, and seeds

• Jewel’s House Of Stylz, LLC - Custom Apparel/Handmade Jewelry
• Sōl Collective LlC - Screen Printing Onsite
• Screen printing activity
• Blue Horse Jewelry & Decor - Handmade Jewelry
• KHLOE & Calluna - Handmade Soaps/Lotions/Candles
• Nana’s Crafts - Wreaths
• Gooberpoo Unique Gifts - Crochet Items
• Crochet Demos
• Baked Joyfully (Sunday Only) -Baked Goods/Food

Harbison State Forest -- *Sat. Only

5600 Broad River Road 

 Columbia, SC 29212

Only open Saturday 9-4

Join us at Harbison State Forest, where we will offer guided and self-guided nature hikes and activities for the whole family to enjoy! Meet Smokey Bear, and  stick around to watch a skilled chainsaw artist demonstrate his craft and have completed items for sale. See you there!

Chainsaw carvings & timber

9am-3pm Self-guided Junior Forest Ranger tour

10am-3pm Chainsaw carving

10am, 12pm & 2pm – Forest Discovery hikes

• SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities - Education
• Kids’ Activity
• Harmonious Haven - Handmade Soaps/Lotions/Candles
• TT's Creations - Handmade Jewelry
• Artzipants - Painter
• Kona Ice - Frozen Treats

Hickory Top Farm

725 Piney Branch Rd. 

Eastover, SC 29044

Hickory Top Farm is home to rolling green pastures, historic old barns, and beautiful horses which deliver therapeutic horsemanship. We strive to provide opportunities for those facing unique challenges to engage and connect with our horses and one another. We would like to help all people find their voice, gain confidence, strengthen motor skills, and have hope.

Horsemanship Demonstration (event time TBD)

• Heather Moore Art - Painter Plein Air Demo
• Renea Eshleman - Painter Plein Air Demo
• Walker Clarke - Painter Plein Air Demo
• Jim Finch - Painter Plein Air Demo
• Lynn Gatling - Painter Plein Air Demo
• Robin O’Neil - Painter Plein Air Demo
• Jim Lalumondier - Painter Plein Air Demo
• Becky Watkins - Painter
• E&S Leather Works - Leather crafter 
• Chic&Dude Enterprise LLC - Belt buckles/ Shaved Ice &  Wheelcake
• Joie Hancock -Local artisan 

Living Wright Foundation's Farm at Senate's End

302 Senate St.

The Living Wright Foundation’s Farm at Senate’s End is the beginning point of its mission to nourish our neighbors, while preserving the earth.  Here, nestled between the Congaree River and a majestic expanse of river basin woods, you will experience raised garden beds, terraced hillside herbs, beehives, and a creek that beckons meditation.  Come and connect with the environment, then enjoy this year’s local artisans’ crafts, food, and music, and relax on the porch of 302 Senate.

• Awe Inspired Art - Painter
• Cassie Premo Steele - Author 
• Saturday, 11am - 12 pm Reading of Beaver Girl, the new environmental novel set in Columbia and Congaree National Park/Q & A 
• Poetry Society of South Carolina - Poet, President of the Poetry Society of South Carolina
• Poetry Readings and Pop-Up Open Mic
• F2BN Aromatics - Handmade Soaps/Lotions/Candles
• Herbz & Vibez LLC - Handmade Jewelry
• JowThrows - Potter
• Viji Saravanan - Henna Artist
• Henna Art 
• WRKingArt - Painter
• Pope & Bert - Performing Arts

Mr. Bunky's Market

10441 Garner's Ferry Rd. 

Eastover, SC 29044 

Mr. Bunky’s Market Inc. is an old timey general store filled with everything you can imagine! We have groceries, hardware, small and large animal food and supplies, and upstairs consignment booths. Once you’ve finished strolling, grab a meal at our full-service restaurant or pizza and sub deli. Don’t forget to swing by our meat market, and try out the Ag Combine Simulator sponsored by Richland County’s Farm Bureau!

• DeJohnson Bling - Handmade Jewelry
• Aurora’s Thorn Custom Creations - Handcrafted sewn purses 
• Pink Moon Tie Dye - Custom Tie Dye
• Bows 2 Fros- Handmade Soaps/Lotions/Candles

One Hubcap Farm, LLC

1236 Muller Road 

Blythewood, SC 29016 

Make your very own flower bouquet at One Hubcap Farm! Visitors will have the opportunity to explore cut-flower gardens, pick their own flowers, and piece together their very own bouquets. Meet us at the farm for a very special artisan appearance-- Clara, our daughter, who will sell her goat's milk soap!

Handmade soap, flowers

2 PM: Bouquet-making demonstration

• Arch Designs - Handmade Jewelry
• TM CNC Creations - Metalworks
• Saturday, 10am - 2pm Build Your Own Garden Stake Bar
• David J Reichard - Painter
• P&P Sweetgrass Earrings - Handmade Jewelry
• Flour Power Bakery - Baked Goods/Food
• Dotz n Doodlez (Sunday Only) - Painter

The Purple Mushroom LLC -- *Sat. Only

618 Prescott Rd.

The Purple Mushroom LLC is an indoor urban mushroom farm where visitors can see and partake in mushroom cultivation, including creating substrate bags and harvesting mushrooms. Come and purchase fresh gourmet mushrooms, grow kits, and delicious mushroom-inspired products such as mushroom coffee and teas.

Mushroom coffee, tea, mushroom breading and cornbread mix, mushroom kits and other mycology supplies

11am -12pm Make your own mushroom grow kit

• Celestial Configurations - Plant Seedlings
• Liberation is Lit – Author and Bookseller
• Poetry Reading 
• Dotz n Doodlez - Painter
• Solcare - Handmade Soaps/Lotions/Candles
• Be In Good Health LLC - Cold Pressed Juices and Sea Moss 

Purple Tuteur Farm

787 Langford Rd.

Come and check out how a cut flower farm operates at Purple Tuteur Farm with one of our guided tours. Enjoy a stroll through the garden beds on your own.  Take a selfie at our sunflower selfie station. We will have farm-fresh bouquets available to take home and plants that you could add to your own cutting garden.  Don’t forget to check out our artisans and their local arts and crafts while you’re here!

Guided tours 10-11 am and 2-3 pm Saturday and 2-3pm on Sunday.  Self-guided tours all day.

• Molly Creek Soap Company - Handmade Soaps/Lotions/Candles
• A Bushel & A Peck - Art from Recycled Oyster Shells
• Persimmons - Handmade Jewelry
• Jessica Ream Studio (Saturday Only) - Handbound Journal/Book Arts
• Book Binding Demos
• Marjorie Kneece - Author/Photographer
• Judy Maples Art - Painter
• Just Rolled - Baked Goods/Food

Rosewood Public Orchard

1381 Jim Hamilton Blvd 

Columbia, SC 29205

We are a volunteer-led Community Orchard located in Owens Field Park across from the Jim Hamilton - LB Owens Airport, featuring fruit trees, winding paths, and beautiful pollinator gardens. Take a self-guided tour and check out our little library, permaculture designs, and meditation garden. Here at Rosewood Public Orchard, you can also find a 3-tiered compost system and climbing tree. New projects are always being added by Friends of the Rosewood Community Orchard. We look forward to seeing you there!

Fruits, vegetables, flowers, Orchard t-shirts, engraved Memory Bricks for Meditation Garden

Community Book Swap Treasure Hunt (Bring books for swapping!)

• Sarcastic Garden - Plants/Plant Accessories
• Gills Creek Watershed Association - Nonprofit Organization - Environmental and Community Focus
• Parlor Project - Performing Arts
• The021Arts - Painter
• Sunset Beach Ice Cream - Frozen Treats
• Dragonfly Beadery (Sunday Only) - Handmade Jewelry

Sustainable Carolina Garden -- *Sat. Only

1216 Wheat St.

Columbia, SC 29208

(Entrance is on Main street across from California Dreaming Restaurant)

The Sustainable Carolina Garden is a student-led Garden on the University of South Carolina campus. The students are members of Sustainable Carolina and grow various crops in 12 production beds incorporating permaculture principles. The produce harvested is sold during the school semester at the Healthy Carolina Farmers Market on Tuesdays at The Russell House. Remaining produce is donated to the Gamecock Community Shop pantry and other city-wide partners. 

Potted herbs, veggie plants, homemade mint tea, fresh vegetables, herbs, cut flowers from the garden, hydroponics/aquaponics

Children's activities (seed starting table, chalk art), corn hole, and face cutout art boards

• Susan's Succulents and Cacti - Succulents and Cacti
• Mai Dinh - Handmade Crafts
• Poetry in Loops - Knitter/Crocheter
• Grammy, Mommy, & Me - Handmade Sewn Goods 
• Kathren Česká Jewelry - Handmade Jewelry

Three Rivers Arts District

413 Pendleton St.

Park once and enjoy three sites!  

Lewis + Clark: Specializing in post-modern and modern furniture design, Clark Ellefson, principal designer and owner of Lewis+Clark, constructs furniture through a culmination of process with exploration into ideas, color, texture, and materials. Peruse the collection of modern handmade lamps, unique furniture, and assortment of robots.

Handmade lamps, furniture, robots; painting & sculptures; hand-made glassware

Stormwater Studios: Visit us at Stormwater Studios for a guided tour of our beautiful native plant and pollinator gardens conducted by Karen Murphy Rhu. Head inside to the studio and walk through the incredible art exhibit that will be displayed in our art gallery.

Painting & sculptures

1:00-2:00 pm Guided tour of native plant and pollinator gardens at Stormwater Studios

One Eared Cow Glass: One eared Cow is a blown glass studio and gallery specializing in indoor and outdoor glass lighting and art. The gallery is fully stocked with a wide price range of unique blown and sculpted art made by the One Eared Cow artists.

Blown and sculpted glass lighting and art for indoor and outdoor use.

UHURU FARMS

207 Misty Meadow Rd 

Hopkins, SC 29061 

Join us for children’s activities, arts & crafts at the Pollinator Patio, archery demonstrations, and African drumming and dancing! Enjoy sweetgrass basket weaving, artisan jewelry, and mushroom log inoculation, as well as an extensive collection of herbal elixirs & tonics, herbal drinks, and herb-infused oils. Feeling hungry? Visit our bake sale with an assortment of low-glycemic and fruit-sweetened treats. Feeling daring? Take on our UHURU Farms obstacle course! 

Artisan jewelry and artwork, bake sale goods, herbal tonics, value-added products

• Burning Botanicals - Herbs
• Earth Medicine - Grounding Method 
• PP Jewelry - Handmade Jewelry
• Wealthy's Baskets - Sweetgrass Baskets
• Dog Got Butter - Handmade Crafts
• Camille's Creations - Handmade Jewelry
• Care Bear's Creations - Healthy Sweet Treats
• Eye Strive Enterprises LLC and S.E.E.N. - Wood and Copper Craftsmanship
• Ahmali Herbs - Herbs
• New Timbuktu Foundation - Staple Foods For West Africa Project
• Liberation is Lit (Sunday Only) – Author and Bookseller
• Yass'e Farms - Plant Seedlings/Micro Greens

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