Shop Local at These Louisiana Farmers Markets

The "shop local" movement that's all the rage across the country is nothing new to us. We’ve long known that the best-tasting fruits and veggies come from Louisiana farms and farmers. If you haven’t been to a farmers market, be sure to stop by while in town for snacks, souvenirs and more. But don’t just shop — get to know our local growers! We suggest you call and check each market's website for seasonal days or change of location and time.

North Louisiana Farmers Markets

• Shreveport Farmers’ Market has been operating in the downtown area since 1986 and features a variety of vendors from Louisiana, with most farmers coming from within a 100-mile radius to sell their products.
• The Bossier City Farmers Market is family- and pet-friendly, with live music, children’s activities and more. This market has space for up to 200 vendors, including food trucks, handmade crafts, local honey, pickles, salsa, handmade soap and candles, jams and jellies, handmade clothing and baked goods. 
• The Ruston Farmers Market provides direct producer-to-consumer sales of fresh, locally grown produce, plants, flowers and more. 
• The Monroe Farmers’ Market is operated by local farmers, featuring a colorful array of fruits and veggies.

Farmers Markets in Central Louisiana

• The Alexandria Farmers Market gathers weekly to connect farmers, ranchers and agricultural artisans of Central Louisiana with locals and visitors alike. 
• The Natchitoches Farmers Market takes place on the downtown Natchitoches riverfront, offering just about anything you can imagine, including fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and cut flowers, herbs, homemade baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, and handcrafted jewelry and art.

Top South Louisiana Farmers Markets

• Red Stick Farmers Market is an open-air, producer-only market with more than 50 members from around Baton Rouge. Browse a variety of locally grown products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, seafood, artisan breads, homemade pies, honey, milk and cheese, native plants, herbs and specialty food items. 
• The Crescent City Farmers Market in New Orleans also has multiple locations on varying days, where you can choose from local produce, spices, ice cream, seafood, honey, baked goods, coffee and more. Nearby, not only is the Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market a premier spot for fresh local produce, seafood, citrus, and fresh-baked desserts — it also hosts concerts, cook-offs and more fun events. 
• The German Coast Farmers’ Market in Destrehan and Luling presents entertainment and fun activities throughout the year, in addition to a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits, plants and flowers, artisan bread, honey, soaps and candles and more homemade items.
• The Mandeville Trailhead Community Market is an outlet for more than 75 crafters, jewelers, artists, farmers, and food processors to sell their wares directly to the public, and the Covington Farmers Market has an abundance of fruits and vegetables, grass-fed beef and free-range chickens, fresh seafood, dairy, honey, herbs, baked goods and prepared foods such as fresh pasta, juices and homemade soups. Grab fresh locally grown produce, local wild-caught seafood, baked goods, art and crafts, and locally made personal care products at the Abita Springs Art & Farmers Market.
• Over in Lafayette, the Hub City Farmers Market vendors raise pastured meats such as beef, pork, chicken, duck and turkey as well as dairy, herbs and microgreens, baked goods, seasoning blends, safe body products and more. A short drive away is the Teche Area Farmers Market. Peruse the typical farmers market fare, plus handmade cypress yard objects, handcrafted wooden bowls and utensils, birdhouses, garden benches and more.
• The Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market, which has something for everyone — including fresh, seasonal produce and seafood from area farms and local waters, along with tasting opportunities and recipes, live music, kids' activities and other special events.