York County isn’t slowing down this season. From you-pick blooms and gourmet farm dinners to goat yoga and back-to-school festivals, late summer is brimming with fresh-air adventures for every kind of explorer. Whether you're a foodie, crafter, or flower lover, these events are the perfect way to connect with our land, our makers, and our community.
Here’s your guide to what’s blooming, brewing, and buzzing in August and September:
Where to Find Farm-Fresh Flavors (Farm-to-table dinners, pizza nights, and seasonal meals)
Five Blossoms Farm – Clover, SC
· Sip & Stroll Pizza Night – August 9
· Farm to Table Gourmet Dinner – August 23
· Low Country Boil with Live Music – September 27 All include curated meals, wine, and farm flower picking. Get tickets
Baker Farm – Rock Hill, SC
· Feast on the Farm – September 6 Enjoy a signature cocktail, farm walk-about, live music, and an unforgettable culinary experience under the stars. Get tickets
Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill – York, SC
· Opening Day – August 14
· Strawberry Pippin Cider Release – August 23
· Rosé Sundays – August 24 & Sep 7th
Grab your friends and family and come out to Windy Hill Orchard on starting Saturday, August 14th for cider, your favorite Windy Hill products from the farm stand, and check the calendar for dates for pick your own apples. View full calendar
Where to Find the Prettiest Petals (You-pick flower fields and floral markets)
Five Blossoms Farm – Clover, SC
· Each event includes access to their cut flower garden to create your own take-home bouquet. Full list & tickets
Indigo Iris Farm – Clover, SC
· U-Pick Morning Session – September 20, 9:00 AM Stroll the flower fields and gather your own bouquet. Get tickets
Springs Farm – Fort Mill, SC
· Cut-your-own flower field now open! Zinnias, sunflowers, celosia, and more—available during regular market hours (closed Mondays). Plan your visit
Windy Hill Orchard – York, SC
· Petals & Pours – August 30 Pair cider tasting with flower shopping from Five Blossoms Farm’s Blossom Bar. See full schedule
Cherry Place Farm – Rock Hill, SC
· U-pick flowers coming soon—watch Instagram for updates. Follow: @cherryplacefarm
Where to Learn a New Hobby (Workshops in floral design, dyeing, painting, and crafting)
Hope’s Haven – Rock Hill, SC
· Floral Workshop with Nashville Guest Florist – August 2, 9:00 AM Coffee, creativity, and blooms to take home. Event info
Indigo Iris Farm – Clover, SC
· Tatakizome Natural Dyeing Workshop – August 16
· Blooms in Watercolor with Martha’s Fine Arts – September 27 Get tickets
Five Blossoms Farm – Clover, SC
· Floral Design Workshop with Mallory Anthony – August 16
· Create & Pour: Art + Candle Workshop with Emily Webb – September 6 Includes floral picking, art projects, and refreshments. Get tickets
Black Walnut Farmstead – Bullock Creek, SC
· Creativity Circle – August 2 & September 6
· Learn to Knit & Crochet – August 16 & September 20 Free community sessions with tea and handmade inspiration. Check out the full calendar
Where to Find the Sweetest Produce (Peach u-pick, honor stands, and seasonal produce)
Black’s Peaches – York, SC
· August and September are peak season for peaches and tomatoes. Plan your visit
Bush-N-Vine Farm – York, SC
· Fall CSA Sign-Up Deadline – August 15 Learn more
Cherry Place Farm – Rock Hill, SC
· Fresh tomatoes now at their roadside honor stands but make sure to check their Instagram for availability. 1950 Oakdale Road & 765 Winnridge Drive Follow: @cherryplacefarm
Where to Find Farm Fun for All Ages (Lamb walks, petting zoos, ice cream deals, and back-to-school events)
Anne Springs Close Greenway – Fort Mill, SC
· Family Farm Day – August 2, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Meet alpacas, goats, pigs, and more at Crandall Bowles Children’s Farm.
· Goat Yoga with New Moon Flower Farm – September 20, 10:00 AM
Mini goats, beginner yoga, and post-class photo ops at the Dairy Barn. Details and tickets
Baker Farm – Rock Hill, SC
· Lamb Lead Training Nights – August 5, 12, & 19 at 6 PM Kids can walk lambs on halters—free but limited space. Kids under
· Fall Farm Day – September 27, 10 AM – 4 PM Free, family friendly event! Meet the sheep, shop local vendors, and watch a spinning demonstration Learn more
Kingdom Gardens – Rock Hill, SC
· Back to School Family Fun Day – August 9, 6–7:30 PM Free food, activities, and farm education—bring a donation for the food bank. Details
The Peach Tree Orchards – York, SC
· Kids Ice Cream Happy Hour – Weekdays 2–4 PM once school begins $3 scoops for kids 12 and under. Follow: @thepeachtreeorchards
Where to Find Your Weekend Market Fix (Saturday markets, pop-ups, and small business shopping)
Fort Mill Farmers & Artisans Market – Fort Mill, SC
· Saturdays | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at Veterans Park Celebrate National Farmers Market Week Aug. 3–9! More info
Old Town Market – Rock Hill, SC
· Saturdays | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM through October Fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, and handmade items. Market details
Clover Farmers Market – Clover, SC
· August 2 & September 6 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM Live music, fresh produce, and shopping on Main Street. Details
Lake Wylie Summer Pop-Up Market – August 3
· Shop local vendors along the shoreline at Papa Doc’s Shore Club, 11 AM–3 PM. More info
Explore, Taste, Create, and Connect
Whether you're painting among the dahlias or sipping cider in the orchard, there’s something special waiting for you at every farm gate.
