America’s Largest Farm Tour Kicks Off This Weekend in Rock Hill

The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is the nation’s largest free, self-guided tour of farms and farmers markets featuring local artisans at every stop! The tour will be rolling into 10 counties across South Carolina over every weekend in June – Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Newberry, Richland, Spartanburg, Union and York Counties! On the tour, visitors have the chance to see first-hand where their food comes from, watch artists in action, purchase homemade and homegrown goods, and learn more about rural life. Different counties participate each weekend, giving visitors the opportunity to explore more farms and farm stands across the state.

York County hosted the first Ag + Art Tour in 2012 to bring to showcase locally homemade and homegrown goods. In 2019, the Ag + Art Tour of York County is growing! This year, the York County tour will take place over two weekends, doubling the time tour-goers can explore the farms and farmers markets, and meeting local artists from across the county. The eastern side of the county will be open for visitors on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2. The western side will welcome visitors on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9.

Visitors can stop by farms and farm stands on Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and on Sundays from 1:00 – 5:00 PM.

The Ag + Art Tour of York County kicks off at Old Town Rock Hill’s Food Truck Friday at Fountain Park in Rock Hill, SC on Friday, May 17 from 6- 10 PM. There will be more than 25 food trucks, live music by the Brooks Dixon Band, children’s activities, and more! The Ag + Art Tour of York County’s 2019 Barn Quilts will be on display during Food Truck Friday.

Take a trip along York County’s country roads to visit 23 farms and farm stands during the 2019 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.

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.

Artisans

• Bones Tie Dye – folk artist and musician. Demonstrations.
• †Julpak – rugged, handcrafted pouches
• Lou Moon Candle Company – hand-poured candles
• Rockin’ Rags – handmade quilts, rag dolls, and household items. Demonstrations.
• Yarned and Dangerous – crocheted jewelry, accessories, home décor. Demonstrations.

Artisans

• †Art by Em – abstract paintings and prints. Demonstrations.
• Old South Creations – hand-forged metalworks
• Mary Beth Schwallie – handmade, upcycled and natural jewelry
• Sleepless Strawberry – handmade handbags, wallets, purses, keychains, and children’s dresses

Artisans

• Art by Em – abstract paintings and prints. Demonstrations.
• Morack Studios – handmade books

Artisans

• Allie Cat Accessories – wire-wrapped rings, ornaments, signs, pvc bird houses, and more. Demonstrations.
• BAHCO – Baked goods, and food from the grill
• Designs for Doran – handcrafted jewelry
• Fat Dog Soapworks – handmade soaps, lotions, candles
• Glassygifts – stained and fused glass. Demonstrations.
• Kings Mountain Farm – herbal products
• Red Hill Forge – decorative iron works
• Ryon’s Rugs – handwoven cloth rugs
• Tatanka Bison Ranch – bison products
• Thomas Family Farms – goat cheese, and goat milk skin care products
• Vanessa’s Divine Creations – homemade jams, jellies, sweet and savory preserves

Artisans

• Boho Designs by Amanda – jewelry and wall art
• Julpak – rugged, handcrafted pouches
• Sally’s Handwovens – fiber arts including woven rugs, totes, shawls, market bags, and more. Demonstrations.

*only open Saturday, June 1, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Aspen Arts Studio – handmade soaps, lotions, and candles
• Laurel & Wren – abstract art, papercut and linoleum block prints
• M.C. Churchilll-Nash – painter whose work features pets and farm animals. Demonstrations.

*only open Saturday, June 1, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• 8R Furniture and Designs – handcrafted finishes on rehabbed furniture
• AbsoDamnLutely BBQ Sauce – baked goods and food
• Brad Barth – painter. Demonstrations.
• Bette’s Sew Busy – quilted jewelry bags, totes, pillows, and more
• Blue Lagoon – food truck featuring smoked chicken from Kings Landing Farm.
• Excellent Extracts – extracts that can be added to food and drinks
• Jodi Geater – custom pet portraits and hand painted art
• Hill Rocks – rocks, gems, and minerals
• Olson’s Hollow – Hand built pottery, photography, soaps, accessories, and more
• Recycling Rust – indoor/outdoor rustic art
• Amber Stegall – handmade art and custom clothing

Artisans

• Bee Lee Bags – handmade tote bags and jewelry
• Critter Creek Farm – goat yoga at 10:30 AM on Saturday
• Haute and Baubled – handmade jewelry
• †Sally’s Handwovens – fiber arts including woven rugs, totes, shawls, market bags, and more. Demonstrations.
• Sally Shive – pottery
• T & J Italian Ice

• Debbie Baumgart – paper quilling and mixed media
• †Hill Rocks – rocks, gems, and minerals
• Lathe Works – handmade bowls, pens, and wood turned pieces
• †Morack Studios – handmade books
• Scratch Cakes – baked goods and food

Artisans

Artisans

• JibberJabberDesigns – handsewn aprons, chef hats, clothing, and more
• Walt Simpson – painter

*only open Saturday, June 1, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*only open Saturday, June 1, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*only open Saturday, June 1, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wildwood Chainsaw Carvings, 4386 Old York Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732

• Bearded Lady Designs – handmade jewelry
• Bee Lee Bags – handmade tote bags and jewelry

Artisans

• Decorative Decisions & Design – whimsical paintings of farm animals and still life
• Harmony Acres Soap Co. – handmade lotions, soaps, and candles

• Frippery Finds – handmade jewelry
• †Harmony Acres Soap Co. – handmade lotions, soaps, and candles
• Beth Melton – weaver. Demonstrations.

• Carmichael Corner Creations – handmade lotions, soaps, and candles
• †Decorative Decisions & Design – whimsical paintings of farm animals and still life
• JibberJabberDesigns – hand sewn accessories, home décor, and stuffed animals
• Olive’s Mud Puddle – whimsical ceramic sculptures

• Quiltsbybabs – quilting and machine embroidery
• Sally’s Handwovens – fiber arts including woven rugs, totes, shawls, market bags, and more. Demonstrations.

Artisans

• Julpak – rugged, handcrafted pouches
• Laurel Hilton – stained glass artist

Artisan | Dori Sanders – author, storyteller

Artisans

• Moonlight Creations – handmade crochet and knit housewares and accessories
• OOOAK Bath Co. – handmade soaps, lotions, and candles
• T & J Italian Ice

Artisans

• James F. Fales – painter whose works feature animals
• Scratch Cakes – pound cakes that are better than your grandma’s
• Yarned and Dangerous – handmade crochet jewelry, accessories, and houshold items

Artisans

• The Barefoot Weaver – woven purses, scarves and household items. Demonstrations.
• Beekeeper on Duty – Demonstrations, honeycomb tastings.
• Fin & Feather Studio – watercolor and colored pencil artist. Demonstrations.
• Micheal Hartje – flintknapping and Native American handicrafts. Demonstrations.
• Little Bear Pottery – handbuilt Catawba pottery. Demonstraions.
• Red Hill Forge – blacksmith. Demonstrations.

Artisans

• Lathe Works – handmade wood turned pens, bowls, and more
• Roses and Azalea – handmade soaps, lotions, and candles
• Sleepless Strawberry – handcrafted handbags, cosmetic bags, wallets, keychains, girls’ dresses

*only open Saturday, June 1, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

*only open Saturday, June 1, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*only open Saturday, June 1, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

YORK COUNTY QUILT TRAIL

Two new barn quilt blocks have been created for the 2019 Tour – one featuring the Blue Mountain Daisy pattern, and the other bearing the Log Cabin Chicken quilt 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 15 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.

More information may be found at http://www.yorkcountyarts.org/ag–art.