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ABOUT THE TOUR

The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided tour of farms and markets featuring local artisans at every stop! During the tour visitors have the opportunity to see first-hand where their food comes from, watch artists in action and purchase their works, enjoy the melodies of local musicians, and learn more about rural life. The tour is the largest free farm and art tour in the nation with over 150,000 visitors participating since 2012.

Interview on Agri-Tourist Podcast with Jessica Ross

The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a proud member of the South Carolina Agritourism Association.

The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a proud member of the South Carolina Agritourism Association.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour was honored to receive the following awards:

  • 2023 The South Carolina House of Representatives granted recognition to the South Carolina Ag + Art Tour through a resolution, acknowledging the significant impact the Tour makes on the state's agricultural heritage, culture, and rural arts.
  • 2018 Attraction of the Year, Olde English Tourism District
  • Top 20 Event - June, Southeast Tourism Society
  • "June is Ag + Art Tour Month in South Carolina," Governor Nikki Haley
  • American Farm Bureau County of Excellence Award, York County 2013

TOUR ADMINISTRATION

Will Culler, Ph.D.

South Carolina Ag + Art Tour Director

Clemson Extension Agribusiness

wculler@clemson.edu

803-206-9795

COUNTY LEADERSHIP

The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a grassroots driven program that is coordinated by volunteers across a diverse spectrum of organizations. Special thanks to everyone listed below for giving of their time and talents to make this event possible!

Abbeville COUNTY

Anna LaGrone

abvchamber@wctel.net

AIKEN COUNTY

Maggie Rutland

rutlandfarm@gmail.com 

Allendale COUNTY

Bob Snead

bob@southernpalmetto.org

ANDERSON COUNTY

Anna Grace Cross

agcross@stecequipment.com

Bamberg COUNTY

Lara Buss

scrhalbuss@gmail.com

Barnwell COUNTY

Dawn Snead

barnwellfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Berkeley COUNTY

Mia Rhodes

mia.rhodes@berkeleycountysc.gov

CALHOUN COUNTY

Mary Dixon

mdixon@calhouncounty.sc.gov

CHESTER COUNTY

Brooke Clinton

chestercountychamber@gmail.com

COLLETON COUNTY

David Smalls

david@scartisanscenter.com

FLORENCE COUNTY

Betsy Hannan

betsy.hannan@visitflo.com

GEORGETOWN COUNTY

Ross Davies

livingdesignsbyross@gmail.com

HAMPTON COUNTY

Karen Terry

katerry@hamptontregional.org

KERSHAW COUNTY

Kat Spadacenta

kspadacenta@camdensc.org

LANCASTER COUNTY

Jessica Banks

jessica@lancasterchambersc.com

Laurens COUNTY

Christian Taylor

ctaylor@laurenscounty.org

LEXINGTON COUNTY

Kassidy Roof

krooflswcd@gmail.com

McCormick COUNTY

Renee Robertson

kreneerobertson@mccormickscchamber.org

NEWBERRY COUNTY

Michelle Long

michelle@newberrycounty.org

PICKENS COUNTY

Caron St John

caron.stjohn@gmail.com

RICHLAND COUNTY

Amanda Jones

dokofarm@gmail.com

YORK COUNTY

Melanie Cooper

mcooper@yorkcountyarts.org

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