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Ag + art tour of york county returns june 10-11, 2023.

YORK COUNTY, S.C. (MAY 24, 2023) — The nation’s largest free self-guided tour is back in York County for the 11 th year. The Ag + Art Tour of York County will take place June 10-11, 2023, with more farms and artisans than ever before. The Ag + Art Tour began as a single county tour in York County and has grown to be a 13-county event that happens each year attracting more than 85,000 visitors since 2012. The program is recognized as a national example of rural revitalization, farm and art collaboration, farm experience, and agricultural education.

“The Ag + Art Tour of York County has grown from 11 tour sites and 25 artisans to 28 sites and more than 79 artisans in 2023,” said Melanie Cooper of the Arts Council of York County. “People from all over travel to our state to learn more about farming, the arts, and the communities they are in. Many of the farms that joined the tour in 2012 still participate today, and many of the artisans return year after year to demonstrate their craft and sell their goods."

Take a trip along York County’s country roads to visit 28 tour sites during the 2023 Ag + Art Tour. More than 79 local artisans including painters, weavers, bakers, potters, quilters, fiber and fabric artists are on location at participating tour sites during the Tour, showcasing and selling their work, creating a unique, blended visitor experience of both agriculture and art. Be sure to pack an empty cooler to fill with fresh, locally-grown produce. Many farms will host family-friendly activities including hayrides, farm tours, and opportunities to check out barnyard animals. Tour stops include family farms that cover a diverse spectrum of production including fruit and vegetable, livestock (protein, dairy, and/or fiber), on-farm distilleries/breweries, commodity crops, timber, and historical farming operations, farmers markets, and art galleries.

For a tour map and additional information, visit https://www.agandarttour.com/york .

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, visit http://tinyurl.com/agart-york .

AG + ART TOUR OF YORK COUNTY | JUNE 10-11, 2023

Saturday, 10 am- 4 pm | sunday, 1 pm- 5 pm, 2023 tour sites & artisans.

The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a partnership program led by a team from Clemson Extension. Each participating county has a planning committee consisting of representatives from organizations that are involved in agriculture, art, tourism, economic development, and beyond.

Support for this project is provided by the Arts Council of York County Small Grants Program and the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Ag and Art Tour.com Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.

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The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour of York County is scheduled for June 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and June 11, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This free family-friendly event is a self-guided tour of farms and markets featuring local artisans at every stop. During the tour, visitors can see first-hand where their food comes from, watch artists in action, enjoy the melodies of local musicians and learn more about rural life.

Participating farms, markets and artisans:

• Betwixt Studios
• Black Walnut Farms, LLC
• Black's Peaches
• Bush-N-Vine
• Cat's Paw Winery
• Cherry Place Farm
• The Country Carrot
• Forlines Farms on Ferndale
• Fort Mill Farmers Market
• Fort Mill History Museum
• HoneyStrong
• Hourglass Alpacas, LLC
• Indigo Iris Farm
• MeadowView Events
• New Moon Flower Farm
• Old Town Market
• Olive’s Mud Puddle
• The Peach Tree Orchard
• PuckerButt Pepper Company
• Rock Hill Educational Garden
• Sharon Hill Farm
• Springs Farm Market
• Tatanka Bison Ranch
• Victory Gardens
• Woodend Farm
• Yawakče Yabsigre (Black Snake Farm)

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Learn about agriculture and art during 2022 South Carolina Ag and Art Tour

South Carolina residents can learn where their food and fiber come from, as well as enjoy the sights and sounds of local art and music when the 2022 South Carolina Ag + Art Tour kicks off May 14.

Will Culler , tour director and member of the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service Agribusiness Team , said the free self-guided tour gives people an excellent opportunity to see first-hand where food comes from, watch artists in action and purchase their works, enjoy the melodies of local musicians and learn more about rural life.

“This tour began in 2012 as a way for people to learn more about local agriculture and local artisans,” Culler said. “We work with volunteers from a diverse spectrum of organizations in each county to design a tour that truly reflects local flavors. We encourage everyone to plan a tour of some of our state’s best homegrown and handmade experiences.”

Examples of artisans include painters, potters, weavers, quilters, acoustic musicians, artisan bakers, value-added producers and more. While the tour is free, there may be charges to purchase food, beverages, and farmer’s and artisan’s products, as well as participate in some activities. All state and local regulations regarding COVID-19 will be followed.

Ten counties are included in this year’s event. The self-guided tours take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 1-5 p.m. on Sundays. Tour dates, counties and contact information are:

Colleton County . David Smalls, [email protected]

Lancaster County . Stuart Graham, [email protected]

Charleston County . Stefany Beals, [email protected]

Kershaw County . Catherine DeLoach, [email protected]

York County – East . Melanie Cooper, [email protected]

Lexington County . Vickie Davis, [email protected]

Newberry County . Michelle Long, [email protected]

Richland County . Wendy Broman, [email protected]

York County – West . Melanie Cooper, [email protected]

Fairfield County . Brad Hoffman, [email protected]

Chester County . Courtney Lee, [email protected]

The tour takes place rain or shine, Culler said, adding sites may close if there is a threat of severe weather as the safety of visitors, farmers and artisans is the first priority. Participants are discouraged from bringing dogs as the tour sites are working farms and dogs can present food safety and livestock challenges. Service animals are allowed as needed.

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America’s Largest Art and Farm Tour Starts Next Weekend in York County

The first Ag + Art Tour started in 2012 in York County to bring together agriculture and art. York County hosted close to 3,000 visitors during the inaugural year. The Tour expanded to include 1 – 3 more counties each year since its inception. In 2018, Spartanburg County joins the tour to bring the total number of participating counties to twelve. Overall, the Ag + Art Tour has welcomed more than 30,000 visitors since launching in 2012. |  www.agandarttour.com

The Ag + Art Tour of York County is set to take place June 9 – 10, 2018. Visitors will be able to stop by farms and farm stands on Saturday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and on Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00 PM.

Ag + Art Tour of York County Kickoff Event

Each county participating in the South Carolina Ag + Art Tour hosts kickoff events in advance of their Tour weekends. The Ag + Art Tour of York County kicks off with a Farm to Fork Dinner on Friday, June 1 at Black’s Peaches, 1800 Black Highway, York, SC, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Dan “The Pig Man” Huntley, will be preparing a delicious family-style dinner using the freshest ingredients sourced from regional farms, including Tatonka Bison Farm located in York County, South Carolina. Many participating artists and farmers will be in attendance, and music will be performed by jazz guitarist, Ken Blinko. Tickets must be purchased in advance – $65 per person. Seating is limited to 75. Tickets may be purchased online at: yorkcountyarts.org.

Ag + Art Tour of York County | agandarttour.com/york

Take a trip along York County’s country roads to visit 22 farms and farm stands during the 2018 Ag + Art Tour. This year, more than 60+ artisans are participating! The artisans include bakers, painters, potters, quilters, fiber and fabric artists, musicians, storytellers, and more.

Farms and Farm Stands

Anne Springs Close Greenway, 250 Dairy Barn Lane, Fort Mill, SC 29715

Artisans | Mezcla – painter | Old South Creations – metalworking

Baker Farm, 2494 Greenwood Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 Artisans | Bones Tie Dye – folk artist and musician | Lou Moon Candle Company – hand-poured candles | Machen Designs – handmade jewelry

Black’s Peaches, 1800 Black Highway, York, SC 29745 Artisans | Bearded Lady Designs – handmade jewelry | PJ Brunson – folk music – Sunday, 2 – 4 PM | Rock n’ Art Graphics – painter

*Bush-n-Vine, 1650 Filbert Highway, York, SC 29745 *only open Saturday, June 10, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Artisans | Flower Floozy Designs – mosiacs | SMW Artwork – painter

*Curtin Farms, 407 N. Paraham Road, Clover, SC 29710 *only open Saturday, June 10, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Artisans | The Barefoot Weaver – weaver | Bob Haltom – baked goods and food | L.B. Smith Photography – wooden coasters, pendants, wine glass charms, stationery items, limited-edition prints featuring local photographs | Red Hill Forge – decorative iron works | Vanessa’s Divine Creations – homemade jams, jellies, sweet and savory preserves | Window Blessings | personalized and distressed vintage windows

*Ferebee Farm, 455 Neely Store Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 *only open Saturday, June 10, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Artisans | Lemmonds Homestead – farmhouse style signs and home decor | Tillman Music – musical performances and instrument instruction

*Forlines Farms on Ferndale, 250 Ferndale Road, McConnells, SC 29726 *only open Saturday, June 10, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Artisans | Brad’s Custom Designs – new age custom artwork | Lathe Works – handmade pens, bowls, and accessories

Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells, SC 29726 Artisans | Julpak – handcrafted pouches | Morack Studios – handmade books

J & J Family Farm, 1077 Wayfield Road, Clover, SC 29710 Artisans | Nana Z’s Quilting Zone – quilts and embroidered homemade crafts | Piedmont Music Therapy, LLC – interactive musician | Sally’s Sandcastings – plaster sandcastings | †Vanessa’s Divine Creations – homemade jams, jellies, sweet and savory preserves †Sunday only

Ketchen Place Farm, 3218 Cedarvale Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 *only open Saturday, June 10, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Artisan | M.C. Churchilll-Nash – painter

King’s Landing Farm, 4237 Saluda Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 *only open Saturday, June 10, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Artisans | AbsoDamnLutely BBQ Sauce | Blue Lagoon – baked goods & smoked meat | Cammie’s Creations – handmade jewelry | Graceful Clay – pottery | Jo Geater Design – custom pet portraits and hand painted art. | KC’s Dragon Maille | steampunk and chain maille jewelry | Anna Keener – agricultural art and potted flower arrangements | Mojo’s Hodgepodge – upcycled wind chimes, wood crafts, lamps and industrial crafts | Olson’s Hollow – custom hair bows and accessories, hand-built pottery, sewn items, photography cards of the area, glass works, doll items, and other unique homemade crafted items | Reclaim to Fame – painted and restored vintage furniture, painted reclaimed rustic wood boxes and signs, old windows, and mason jars | Recycling Rust – indoor/outdoor rustic art | Sam’s Creations – paintings on wood | Simply Natural Soaps & Sundries – handcrafted cold process soaps, lotions, herbal salves, lip balm, bath bombs, bug spray, sugar scrubs | Amber Stegall – spray paint art

Melton Farm | 4120 Bookout Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 Artisans | Yarned and Dangerous – crocheted jewelry, accessories, home decor | †Jibber Jabber Designs – hand sewn accessories, home décor, and stuffed animals †Sunday only

Myersart and Farm, 1281 Legion Road, Hickory Grove, SC 29732 Artisans | Bette Christensen – handmade bags and accessories | Sally’s Handwovens – weaver

The Peach Tree Orchard, 2077 Filbert Highway, York, SC 29745 Artisan | Quitsbybabs – quilter

Penny Family Farm, 4655 Cureton Ferry Road, Catawba, SC 29704 Artisans | The Blended Bakery – mobile bakery and food cart | Studio 6 – pottery

Rock Hill Educational Community Garden, 954 Constitution Boulevard, Rock Hill, SC 29730 Artisans | Sutrina Benge – handmade soaps, lotions, and candles

Rock Ridge Farm, 542 Ridge Road, Clover, SC 29710 Artisans | handcrafted herbal medicinals, salves, lotions, and oils | †weaving and spinning | †wood carving | Hardin Hill BBQ | beekeeper | blacksmith | *Mark Willingham – dulcimer making | *leather crafter *Saturday only †Sunday only

Roger Ridge Ranch | 4700 Canaan Church Road, Smyrna, SC 29743 Artisans | Raw Essence Natural Soaps & Bath Company – handmade soaps, lotions, and candles | Shirley White – handmade children’s clothes

Sanders Peaches, Highway 321, Filbert, York, SC 29745 Artisan | Dori Sanders – author, storyteller

Sharon Hill Farm | 1393 Hwy 97, York, SC 29742 Artisans | Mezcla – painter | †Amanda Raetz – painter †Sunday only

Tega Hills Farm | 1780 Zoar Road, Fort Mill, SC 29708 Artisans | Carmichael Corner Creations – handmade soaps, lotions, and candles | Mezcla – painter

Windy Hill Orchard, 1860 Black Highway, York, SC 29745 *only open Saturday, June 10, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Artisans | Amanda Raetz – watercolor and charcoal portraits | SobeSata Co. – handmade purses and accessories

Ancillary Sites Cat’s Paw Winery, 1567 Fayrene Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 Saturday, June 9 | 12 PM – 5 PM Downtown Artistry, 201 East Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730 Saturday, June 9 | 10 AM – 5 PM; Sunday, June 10 | 1 – 5 PM Gallery 120, 120 Bethel Street, Clover, SC 29745 Saturday, June 9 | 9 AM – 5 PM; Sunday, June 10 | 1 – 5 PM Legal Remedy Brewing, Saturday, June 9 | 9 AM – 5 PM; Sunday, June 10 | 11:30 AM – 5 PM Museum of Western York County, 1716 Woodlawn St., Sharon, SC 29742 Saturday, June 9 | 10 AM – 5 PM; Sunday, June 10 | 1 – 5 PM PuckerButt Pepper Company, 235 Main Street, Fort Mill, SC 29715 Saturday, June 9 | 10 AM – 5 PM; Sunday, June 10 | 1 – 5 PM

Be sure to pack an empty cooler to fill with fresh, locally grown produce! Artists will be creating and selling their work, and musicians will be performing at various stops. Many farms will host family-friendly activities including hayrides, farm tours, and opportunities to check out barnyard animals.

YORK COUNTY HERITAGE QUILT TRAIL Two new barn quilt blocks have been created for the 2018 Tour – one featuring the Bear Claw pattern, and the other bearing a Sunflower pattern! The 4’ x 4’ quilt patterns were designed and built by members of the Oconee Conservatory of Fine Arts in Walhalla, South Carolina. With the addition of these new blocks, there are now 13 barn quilt blocks on display at farms that participate in the Ag + Art Tour of York County. The York County Heritage Quilt Trail is a part of the South Carolina Quilt Trails. The new blocks were provided by the Arts Council of York County, funded by a grant from York Electric Co-Op.

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UPDATED: York County AG & ART Tour 2022

The York County AG & ART Tour began in 2012 and since then it has grown to the point of needing two weekends to experience all the farm and art fun offered! There are two sections of York County which are covered by the AG & ART Tour and they are as follows:

Eastern York County

Saturday, June 4 th from 10 AM to 4 PM

Sunday, June 5 th from 1 PM to 5 PM

Western York County

Saturday, June 11 th from 10 AM to 4 PM

Sunday, June 12 th from 1 PM to 5 PM

We are going to cover the Eastern side of York County in this particular blog, but if you need to know the specific sites participating on the Western side, please visit - HERE

Baker Farm located at 2494 greenwood Road in Rock Hill, SC will be open on both Saturday and Sunday.

They are a first generation farm specializing in heritage breed Shetland sheep for fiber production. Come learn about the steps to go from sheep to yarn. They also have angora rabbits and chicken. 

There will be kid-friendly activities on-site, ready to eat food on-site (lunch, snakes, etc.) and beverages for purchase. 

Center for the Arts located at 121 East Main Street in Rock Hill will be open on Saturday only from 10 am to 4 pm. 

The exhibit, "Battlescapes and illuminations, works by Kristen van Diggelen Sloan" is on display in the Dalton Gallery. Restroom facility on-site. 

Cherry Place Farm located at 1922 Oakdale Road in Rock Hill, SC will have the following vendors –

Will be open on both Saturday and Sunday. 

They are a small family-run agritourism operation. During the spring and summer season they have you-pick strawberry and flower patches and they sell summertime produce. There will be kid-friendly activities on-site and ready to eat food. Restroom facility on-site. Handicap accessible restroom facility on-site. 

Fort Mill Farmers Market  which is located at 106 N. White Street in Fort Mill will be open on Saturday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. 

Visitors can find fresh and local produce, meats, flowers and other plants, as well as artisan vendors. 

Kid-friendly activities on-site, ready to eat food for purchase, and beverages. 

Kingdom Gardens located at 3650 Indian Hook Road in Rock Hill will be open only on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. 

Come see this farm’s intentional approach to agriculture that welcomes pollinators and nourishes the farm ecosystem. 

Fruits, Vegetables, Livestock - Meat, Livestock - Eggs, Value-added Products (Jam, Sauces, Beverages, Baked Goods, etc.), Flowers, Honey

Kid-friendly activities on-site, Ready to eat food for purchase on-site (lunch, snacks, etc.), Beverages for purchase on-site, Restroom facility on-site

Old Town Farmers Market located at 129 Oakland Ave in Rock Hill will be open on Saturday from 8 am to noon.

The Old Town Farmers Market at Legal Remedy Brewing is OPEN every Saturday, May - September, 8 AM - Noon with Special Market Days October - December. You can find fresh produce, local meats, and so much more. See you at the market!

Fruits, Vegetables, Livestock - Meat, Value-added Products (Jam, Sauces, Beverages, Baked Goods, etc.)

Kid-friendly activities on-site

Olive's Mud Puddle located at 229 Main Street in Fort Mill will be open on both Saturday and Sunday. 

They offer Crafted Coffee Drinks, craft beer and wine. They are also a Ceramic Studio and Gallery with  ceramic items made in their studio for sale.

Adult Beverages (Wine, Beer, Spirits), Value-added Products (Jam, Sauces, Beverages, Baked Goods, etc.), Flowers

Ready to eat food for purchase on-site (lunch, snacks, etc.), Beverages for purchase on-site, Restroom facility on-site.

PuckerButt Pepper Company located at 237 Main Street in Fort Mill will be open both Saturday and Sunday.

They grow, harvest and produce great tasting all-natural pepper products. They’re industry experts - there’s no doubt about that. Their very own Smokin’ Ed created the hottest pepper in the world, the Smokin' Ed's Carolina Reaper®. And that doesn't even begin to touch on their expertise.

Value-added Products (Jam, Sauces, Beverages, Baked Goods, etc.)

Ready to eat food for purchase on-site (lunch, snacks, etc.)

Rock Hill Educational Community Garden located at 349 Columbia Ave in Rock Hill will be only open on Sunday from 1 to 5 pm.

Gardeners will be on-site providing visitors tours answering questions sharing information about the various plants and gardening techniques used.   There will be children's activities available teaching about gardening and growing food.  Throughout the day, Winthrop's Department of Human Nutrition will demonstrate the preparation of seasonal produce grown in the garden.

Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers

Spring Farms located at 1010 Springfield Parkway in Fort Mill will be open on both Saturday and Sunday. 

We grow peaches, strawberries, garden produce, and the world's hottest pepper! Our Springs Farm Market sells our homegrown produce along with local items and homemade ice cream and slushies. Ready to eat food for purchase on-site (lunch, snacks, etc.), Beverages for purchase on-site, Restroom facility on-site, Handicap accessible restroom facility on-site.

Tega Hills Farm is located at 1780 Zoar Road in Fort Mill and will be open only on Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.

Tega Hills Farm uses hydroponic growing methods in greenhouses to grow lettuce, tender greens, edible flowers, microgreens, herbs year-round. They also grow season crops of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, squash, squash blooms, and whatever they think is cool and fun that year. Learn about trellising vine crops, scouting for insects and integrated pest management, fixing pumps and fans, selling produce to restaurants, and planning for consistent weekly harvests. Purchase fresh produce from our farm stand!

Vegetables, Flowers, Hydroponics/Aquaponics, Honey

Guided greenhouse tours, Saturday, June 4, 10:00 - 4:00 PM

The Country Carrot which is located at 463 W. Main Street, Suite 103 in Rock Hill will be open on both Saturday and Sunday. 

They are a local food store sourcing 100% local from the Carolinas and a tad in Georgia. They have a wide variety of products ranging from produce to meat, coffees and teas, to seasonings and grits.

Fruits, Vegetables, Livestock - Meat, Livestock - Eggs, Dairy, Commodity Crops, Value-added Products (Jam, Sauces, Beverages, Baked Goods, etc.), Honey

Ready to eat food for purchase on-site (lunch, snacks, etc.), Beverages for purchase on-site

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ABOUT THE TOUR AgAndArtTour.com ​ The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided tour of farms and farmers markets in select South Carolina counties featuring local artisans at every stop! During this tour visitors have the opportunity to see first hand where their food comes from, watch artists in action and purchase their works, and learn more about South Carolina’s rich agricultural and artistic heritage.   TOUR MANAGEMENT The Tour is managed by Will Culler of Clemson University Extension. Each participating county has a designated Chair(s) and Vice-Chairperson(s) that lead their respective County Planning Teams. County Planning Teams are responsible for coordinating the tour within their respective counties.   ROLE OF THE COUNTY PLANNING TEAM The County Planning Team is the engine of the Ag + Art Tour. This team implements the tour in their county using the roadmap developed by Ag + Art Tour Administration. All positions on the Ag + Art Tour county planning teams are volunteer positions.

FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR

FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The fundraising coordinator/committee’s purpose is to secure funding for your county to

participate in the tour. Ag + Art Tour Administration sets a per-county participation cost

to participate in the tour.

Serve on County Planning Team

Secure funding for the annual Ag + Art Tour. This funding should cover the county participation and marketing costs.

Costs cannot be passed on to participating farms (e.g. A Farm Site Fee) . To avoid duplication all money must  be raised within your county. If you have contacts outside your county who might be  willing to donate you must get approval from SC Ag + Art Tour Administration. All

donations and sponsorships are tax deductible through the Clemson University

Foundation.

Melanie Cooper, Ag + Art Tour of York County Chair

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FOR ARTISANS

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Thank you for your interest being an artisan vendor on the South Carolina Ag + Art Tour! By sharing your talent and time you are helping to not only strengthen the connection between producer and consumer, you are helping to grow South Carolina's art-economy!

ARTISAN CRITERIA

An Artisan for the purpose of this program is defined as an individual that makes hand crafted products without the use of kits, commercial models and whose primary components are not manufactured. Examples of artisans include but are not limited to painters, potters, weavers, quilters, acoustic musicians, artisan bakers, value-added producers, authors/writers, etc.

Artisans will be located at Tour Sites and can sell their products. Farmers Markets are tour sites but we do not place artisans at these locations as they have their own rules and regulations for participating.

All artisans (including bakers and value-added food producers) must hold, and be prepared to present, any applicable permit or license required to sell your product in South Carolina as well as in the county and municipality hosting your Tour. Artisans can participate on multiple weekends and can indicate the weekend(s) of their choice in the application.

The Ag + Art Tour County Planning Teams will make every effort to place artisans at their requested locations, but this placement cannot be guaranteed. If multiple artisans select the same location, priority will be given to artisans who will participate on both days of the Tour (rather than one-day-only); to artisans who are local to the host county; and to artisans who have not no-showed for the Tour in a previous year. Assignments will also seek to provide for a diversity of wares and activities at each site.

Artisans who register to participate in the Ag + Art Tour and then no-show without cause or communication may not be selected to participate in the Tour in future years. 

ARTISAN RESPONSIBILITIES

As a participating South Carolina Ag + Art Artisan, you agree to:

• Participate during the designated time/hours of the tour.
• Engage visitors through demonstrations and/or performances.
• Connect with your Tour Site prior to the tour to introduce yourself and plan your set-up. Use our brand guide to promote the tour.
• Follow all COVID-19 related mandated protocols.
• And most importantly, have fun!

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The deadline has passed to apply to be a part of the 2024 Ag+Art Tour.

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