We are blessed here in Acadiana with a lot of really awesome farmers markets, trust me on this one! There really is nothing better than picking up some produce, homemade cheese or bread, or arts and crafts from people that live right in your community. I love this environment, and seek it out whenever possible.

Only in Louisiana has compiled a list of the Top 10 farmers markets in Louisiana, and I sincerely hope you can find one near you to support soon!

 

  • Red Stick Farmers Market - Baton Rouge - Saturdays 8:00am – 12:00pm Thursdays 8:00am- 12:00pm
  • Abita Farmers Market - Abita Springs - Sundays 12:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Hub City Farmers Market - Lafayette - Saturdays  8:00am – noon
  • Teche Area Farmers Markets - New Iberia - Every 2nd Saturday  7:00am – 2:00pm
  • Rivertown Farmers Market - Kenner - Every Saturday 8:00am – 1:00pm
  • Hammond Farmers Market - Saturdays - 8:00am- 12:00pm
  • Shreveport Farmers Market - Tuesdays, 3:00pm – 6:00 pm, Saturdays, 7:00am – 12:00pm
  • Gretna Farmers Market - Saturdays 8:30am to 12:30pm
  • Charlestowne Farmers Market - Lake Charles - Saturdays from 8:00am to 12:00pm
  • Crescent City Farmers Market - New Orleans - Tuesdays at Uptown Square, 9:00am-1:00pm, 800 Broadway -Thursdays at American Can Company , 3:00pm- 7:00pm, 3700 Orleans Ave., Saturdays 700 Magazine St., 8:00am - 12:00pm

And a couple of my own personal favorites:

  • Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market - first Saturday of the month March to December - 9:00am - 1:00 pm
  • Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market -  Saturday - 8:00am - noon
  • Abbeville Farmers Market - once a month on Saturday - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm - Magdalen Square

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