While we have big box stores, Sumter has much more to offer with local business open for almost everything you need, from gifts to antiques to clothes.
Bultman Drive offers a wide variety of shopping, with unique gifts at places such as The Olive Tree and Doolallies(opens in a new tab), Elephant Ear Elephant Ear Artisan Gift Market(opens in a new tab), Silverpaper(opens in a new tab), and even locally grown The Farm Store(opens in a new tab). Get ready to host your own BBQ at Carnivore Butcher & Bottle(opens in a new tab) or pick up a bottle of wine at Mac's Spirits Place(opens in a new tab).
If you love to go antiquing, grab a piece of history at Broadstone Manor Antiques & Interior Designs(opens in a new tab) and Ages Antiques(opens in a new tab).
If you are just trying to keep your brain young or make music of your own, check out these music stores, everything from instruments, CDs, old school albums and more: Al's Music Hut, Music Gator, and Seaco Music.
Downtown shopping at One Accord(opens in a new tab), Naomi & Warner(opens in a new tab), Dowling Clothiers, Kimbrell's Furniture(opens in a new tab), Evergreen Beauty Supply(opens in a new tab), 3 T's Unlimited(opens in a new tab), Queen's Fashions, Southern Screen Print & Embroidery, or Nicole Norris Design Studio(opens in a new tab).
Have a party to plan? Check out Let’s Party(opens in a new tab), Parties ‘R’ Us(opens in a new tab) and Sumter Cash & Carry(opens in a new tab).
For all your hardware needs, Wally's Hardware(opens in a new tab) on Broad Street is a local favorite.
For a truly family-friendly experience, visit Simpson Hardware and Sports(opens in a new tab) on Wesmark Boulevard - they even have a boutique! You can also visit their Liberty Street or Pinewood Road locations for hardware and outdoor shopping.
Shop at Bath & Body Works, Belk, Cato Fashions, Great American Cookies, Rainbow, etc., at the Sumter Mall(opens in a new tab).
Choose from five (5) outdoor markets featuring locally grown and raised farm fresh products, arts, crafts, antiques, farm fresh eggs, milk, jams and jellies, food trucks and more.
- American Legion Farmers Market(opens in a new tab), an indoor year-round market open Fridays from 12-6pm, Saturdays from 9am-2pm.
- Downtown Market(opens in a new tab) at corner of Main and Liberty Streets, open Saturday mornings 9am-12 pm (May-September).
- Flea Market at Shaw(opens in a new tab), open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays.
- South Sumter Farmers Market on Manning Avenue, open Friday afternoons (May-November).
- Sumter Farmers Market(opens in a new tab) at USC Sumter, open Friday afternoons 12-5pm (April-November)