BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Making a trip to a local farmers market can be a social outing just as much as it is a necessary errand for groceries.
It’s where shoppers can meet with the people behind the rows of fresh fruits, vegetables and canned goods. At a farmers market, you can get the best in local produce and support local farmers and crafts vendors selling homemade items.
Shoppers can find locally grown seasonal favorites like Louisiana strawberries, sweet potatoes, okra, tomatoes and much more.
Here is where to find local produce at farmers markets in and near Baton Rouge.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Hours: 8 a.m. to noon Thursdays and Saturdays
- Where: Pennington Biomedical Research Center on Thursdays and Fifth and Main streets on Saturdays
Shoppers can pay with cash, credit or Louisiana Purchase cards. Leave Fido at home, there’s a no-pet policy.
- Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., seven days a week
- Where: 8240 Perkins Road
- Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
- Where: 4841 Rouzan Square Ave.
- Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week
- Where: 10375 Coursey Blvd.
This market also sells various Louisiana products like seasonings, jellies, local honey, pickled foods and more.
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays
- Where: 13827 Coursey Blvd.
This market is also a makers market where shoppers can find homemade gifts or home décor.
Zachary Community Farmer’s Market
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays
- Where: Hug Your People Memorial Park (4412 Lee St.)
Some vendors sell homemade items at this market.
Ascension Parish
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays
- Where: 45020 Manny Gautreau Road
Livingston Parish
The Four Seasons Farmers Market
- Hours: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays
- Where: 116 North Range Ave.
West Feliciana Parish
St Francisville Farmers Market
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays during the spring and summer
- Where: 9961 Wilcox St.
