Discover the 2025 Merchant Market at Steeplechase of Charleston
Shopping is part of the steeplechase tradition, and the 2025 Merchant Market brings the best of the Lowcountry to Stono Ferry Racetrack. With more than 50 merchants and food trucks, visitors can find everything from custom fascinators and bow ties to handcrafted jewelry, leather goods, Charleston-inspired clothing, and local artisan pieces.
Arrive early to browse when the market is less crowded and the best selection is still available. Whether searching for the perfect race day accessory or getting a head start on holiday shopping, the Merchant Market offers unique finds that capture Southern style and craftsmanship. Food trucks serve delicious options throughout the day, making it easy to shop and eat.
Gates open at 8:00 AM, giving early arrivals first access to these exceptional vendors.
Check back for more vendor updates as we get closer to November 9!
Handcrafted men’s and women’s feather accessories.
Charleston’s first fully customizable caviar service.
Cantey Foundation Specialists provides foundation repair, gutter installation, concrete repair and drainage solutions.
Designer Equestrian Jewelry + Freshwater Cultured Pearls
Charleston Shoe Company crafts versatile, stylish footwear for modern women, empowering every step.
Handcrafted, personalized leather goods.
Darling and Co. creates artistic, timeless fashion that inspires individuality and confidence.
We craft handmade jewelry from natural materials, creating unique, unforgettable statement pieces.
Fascinated by Hats creates handcrafted, designer fascinators and hats inspiring beauty and fun.
Green Gator Resurrected Reptiles
We offer rare, exotic handbags and luggage, curated for style, quality, and uniqueness.
Hermosa creates expressive, versatile jewelry inspiring beauty, confidence, and Southern-inspired effortless style.
Hippy Do Da offers a unique blend of boho-western hand forged, heirloom jewelry and one of a kind, widebrim hats.
James Brown’s Famous Boiled Peanuts
James Brown’s Famous Boiled Peanuts offers fresh, flavorful Cajun, garlic, and salty peanuts.
Artisanal handmade shoes, made from kilim carpets, velvets, and accessories.
LeafFilter installs on gutters, blocking debris and letting only water through.
The Lillie Fuel Trucker Hat Bar, where you can customize your headgear like never before! Where individuality meets style, with hundreds of patches to choose from.
Luxe Cigar Lounge, where sophistication and southern charm blend seamlessly to offer an unparalleled experience in premium cigars.
Michael Noelle Leatherworx crafts luxurious leather goods embodying timeless elegance and exceptional quality.
Experience a working farm with field trips, animals, fresh foods, events, and cozy accommodations.
My jewelry celebrates each stone’s unique character, inviting wearers to connect with nature’s beauty.
Design a custom cowboy hat with leathers, fabrics, feathers, and fire branding. Create your one-of-a-kind look with Rebel Ranch.
Footwear made from authentic designer silk scarves, from brands like Hermes, Gucci and Louis Vuitton, all handcrafted in Spain.
Riddle Hats creates one-of-a-kind, vegan hats with vintage fabrics, local paint, and global materials.
Sarah Alexis designs Charleston-inspired clothing with flattering fabrics, versatile silhouettes, and polished, effortless style for women.
Scraps offers fine linen products made of quality, unique textiles to refresh your home – from tabletop to pillows and gifting must-haves!
Food Trucks
Booze Pops delivers alcohol-infused frozen treats from colorful trucks, spreading smiles everywhere.
ChuckTown Mobile Seafood caters fresh Lowcountry favorites—shrimp, fish, crab cakes, and boils—across the Carolinas.
Locally owned café offering scratch-made baked goods, strawberry Dubai cups, and full espresso drinks menu.
Gaucho Grill Food Truck serves authentic South American and Latin flavors, including grilled meats, chorizo, tacos, and empanadas.
Pizza da Michelino serves authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and Italian-American favorites from mobile units, bringing fresh, handcrafted flavors to events and streets across Charleston and New York.
The Charleston RiverDogs Food Truck serves fan-favorite ballpark flavors like BBQ wings and truffle fries, bringing the spirit of the game straight to the streets of Charleston.
Rodney Scott showcases a dedication to traditional Carolina Whole Hog BBQ cooking – low, slow, and belly down. Great proteins are cooked on an open fire and served with delicious home-style sides.
Twisted Sugar offers gourmet cookies, brownies, frosted treats, dirty sodas, and a variety of coffees and teas, with something delicious for everyone.
Sponsors
Blade and Bow is a Kentucky-born Bourbon Whiskey that pays tribute to the legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery.
Residential exterior services experts serving the Charleston & Myrtle Beach Areas. Your local, one-stop-shop for residential exterior services. We’re a family-owned and operated contractor with high-quality workmanship near you!
Vibe Rite. 3 precise doses. 8 refreshing flavors. From unwinding after work to celebrating your best friend’s engagement to debating the merits of mercantilism, There’s a Delta for That™.
Since our founding 159 years ago, personal service has been one of our top priorities. This commitment to client care helped us grow from a small family enterprise to one of the 25 largest banks in the U.S. We’re excited to bring our client-first experience to the Carolinas. Banking will continue to change, but the impact of a reliable business partner is timeless.
Refreshing and bubble-free, Just Hard Squeezed is made with 100% real fruit juice* and spiked with alcohol from cane sugar. Choose from four refreshing flavors: Pineapple, Raspberry, Peach, and Mango.
Visit the MUSC Health tent for swag and information about health services.
Sievert Electrical Contractors, LLC
At Sievert, we aim to provide effective, efficient electrical solutions. We’re not in the business of overcharging customers. Instead, we strive to deliver real value through high-quality work and dependable electrical services. No confusing fine print. No awkward upselling. No excuses.
Steeplechase of Charleston Merchandise
Purchase official merchandise for everything Steeplechase of Charleston, including hats, posters and cups.
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