Public markets in South Carolina have three plant and flower festivals coming up this fall.

First is AutumnFest at the Market, to be held September 23 through 25, 2011, at the Greenville State Farmers Market, 1354 Rutherford Road, Greenville, South Carolina. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 23 and 24, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 25.

The Pee Dee Fall Plant & Flower Festival is set for September 30 through October 2, 2011, at Pee Dee State Farmers Market, 2513 West Lucas Street, Florence, South Carolina. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 30 and October 1, and noon to 5 p.m. October 2.

Finally, there’s the Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival at the South Carolina State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Highway, , West Columbia, South Carolina. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 7 and 8, 2011, and noon to 5 p.m. October 9, 2011.

(Photo courtesy of the South Carolina State Farmers Market)