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The West Ashley Farmers Market (WAFM) is produced by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) in cooperation with the City of Charleston Parks Department with guidance from the Special Events Committee. The OCA has a long history of producing the highly successful downtown Charleston Farmers Market (CFM), which is held in Marion Square each Saturday.

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Ackerman Park is a popular and easily accessible City-owned park that includes a separate fenced in Dog Park and Skate Park near the corner of Sycamore Avenue and St. Andrews Boulevard. The WAFM has the potential to be a catalyst in the revitalization of the area – similar to how the downtown CFM was instrumental in the revitalization of Marion Square.

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The WAFM is dedicated to the support & advocacy of local farmers & growers featuring fresh seasonal produce, as well as sweet & savory foods from area vendors who source ingredients from nearby farms. The WAFM will build upon the success of the CFM by expanding access to local fresh food, supporting the local economy & local agriculture, while providing a civic gathering place & opportunities for community engagement. A curated program of live entertainment, rotating food trucks & family-friendly activities will enhance the farmers’ market experience. Addressing one of the key strategies in the City of Charleston’s 2014 West Ashley Strategic Plan, the WAFM will continue to help create community partnerships & reactivate civic spaces.