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 85,000 visitors participating since 2012.

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

Ashley Blalock

ablalock@aikencountysc.gov

Allendale COUNTY

Bob Snead

bob@southernpalmetto.org

Bamberg COUNTY

Lara Buss

scrhalbuss@gmail.com

Barnwell COUNTY

Dawn Snead

barnwellfarmersmarket@gmail.com

Berkeley COUNTY

Rachel Knight

rachel.knight@berkeleycountysc.gov

CHESTER COUNTY

Brooke Clinton

chestercountychamber@gmail.com

Clarendon COUNTY

Jesse Surrette

tourism@clarendoncounty.com

COLLETON COUNTY

David Smalls

david@scartisanscenter.com

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Jamie Vaine

farmersandartisans@yahoo.com

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

Stacie Smith

stacie.smith@delahowe.sc.gov

NEWBERRY COUNTY

Michelle Long

michelle@newberrycounty.org

PICKENS COUNTY

Caron St John

caron.stjohn@gmail.com

RICHLAND COUNTY

Chanda Cooper

cooper.chanda@richlandcountysc.gov

SUMTER COUNTY

Kristin Dorr

kristenndorr2@gmail.com

YORK COUNTY

Melanie Cooper

mcooper@yorkcountyarts.org

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