Many Frugal Fun Places Below, Find Your Local LA Flea or Farmers Market & Go!
An extensive Louisiana Farmers Market directory is lower down this page. Please use the scroll bar to the right of the below list to find the Farmers Markets and Flea Markets in the state of LA ... and I hope you too will resurrect the age-old weekly family tradition of "Market Day" in your Louisiana town.
If you have arrived directly to this page from the search engines don't miss Frugalicity's Farmers Market Guide where you will find links to other state and country directories as well as lists of useful frugal shopping tips, tricks, secrets, and advice that will help you get the most bang for your buck at your local Louisiana greenmarkets.
The above guide will also help you to come away with a much better understanding of why buying locally grown organic food is one of the most frugal, eco-friendly, and healthy things a family can do. And you'll learn why your local Louisiana Farmers' Market is at the top of the list of family-friendly cheap and fun things to do in Louisiana.
Farmers' Markets ... they do a body (AND the planet) good! So happy hunting my frugal and green LA friends.
I've tried to make your local Louisiana Scavenger hunt as easy as possible by providing the following information for all the major Farmers Markets in LA:
Louisiana Farmers Market Name
Market Address
Louisiana County
Louisiana Farmers Market Contact Information
Whether market is covered or not
Daily and Seaonal Operating schedule
Accepted Payment Options and Federal Assistance & Nutrition Programs - "WIC", "SFMNP", "EBT":
WIC Vouchers
WIC or "Women, Infants, and Children Program" is a Federal assistance program for postpartum, breastfeeding, or low-income women or infants and children found to be at risk for nutritional deficiency. Your Louisiana WIC agency may provide nutrition education, health care referrals, or supplemental food vouchers good at your local Flea or Farmers Market via your state's WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
SFMNP Vouchers
SFMNP or "Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program" is a Federally funded nutrition program designed to assist low-income senior citizens. Your Louisiana SFMNP agency provides qualifying seniors with coupons that can be used at eligible community supported agriculture programs, roadside stands, or Farmers Markets in Louisiana for purchase of "fresh, unprocessed, and nutritious fresh-cut herbs, fruits, and vegetables."
EBT or "Electronic Benefits Transfer" (i.e. Credit Cards or Debit Cards)
Of course cash is king at all Louisiana Flea Markets and Farmers Markets, so you can't go wrong by bringing plenty of "all-mighty Dollars" with you. But if credit cards are accepted, you have the added benefit of a Federal law which limits your losses due to fraudulent credit card transactions to only $50. And there may also be protection through your credit card company against disputed charges or quality of goods. Something to think about in case you happen upon a big ticket item like furniture, tools, or antiques. So plastic may be the way to go in some cases.
Louisiana Farmers Market & Flea Market List
Louisiana Farmers Market Representative:
Amy Pettit
Alaska Department of Agriculture
1800 Glenn Highway, Suite 12
Palmer, AK 99645 Phone: (907) 761-3864 Fax: (907) 745-7254 E-Mail:
Amy.Pettit@alaska.gov
State Representative:
Jimmy Boudreaux
Louisiana Department of Agriculture
155 J.C. Miller Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Phone: (225) 578-2222 Fax: (225) 578-0773 E-Mail:
JBoudreaux@agctr.lsu.edu
Red Stick Farmers' Market I 5th and Main Streets Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Contact: Copper Alvarez Phone: (225)267-5060 Website: http://www.redstickfarmers.org
Louisiana Farmers Market Covered: No WIC: Yes; SFMNP: Yes; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: Yes January - December
Red Stick Farmers' Market II 8470 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Contact: Copper Alvarez Website: http://www.redstickfarmers.org
Covered: No WIC: Yes; SFMNP: Yes; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: Yes February - December
Covington Farmers Market 609 N. Columbia Street on the Side Lawn of City Hall Covington, LA 70433 Contact: Jan Biggs Phone: (985) 892-1873 E-Mail: farmersmarket@covla.com
Louisiana Farmers Market Covered: No WIC: No; SFMNP: Yes; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: Yes January - December Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Livingston Farmer's Market Denham Springs, LA Contact: Ray Gill Phone: (225) 567-9734
Louisiana Farmers Market Covered: No WIC: No; SFMNP: Yes; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: Yes January - December 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
German Coast Farmers' Market (East Bank) Ormond Plantation 13786 River Road Destrehan, LA 70047 Contact: Wayne Andrus Website: http://www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org
Louisiana Farmers Market Covered: No WIC: Yes; SFMNP: No; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: Yes January - December Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Donaldsonville Farmer's Market Crescent Park, Railroad Avenue Donaldsonville, LA Contact: Melissa Daigle or Ricky Gautreaux Phone: (225) 257-4464
Covered: No WIC: No; SFMNP: No; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: Yes January - December 8:00 a. m. - 12:00 noon
Union Parish Farmers' Market 407 S. Main St. Farmerville, LA 71241 Contact: Rafash Brew
Louisiana Farmers Market Covered: No WIC: Yes; SFMNP: No; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: Yes January - December
Parish of Ascension Farmer's Market Ascension Fresh Market Lamar Dixon Expo 9039 St. Landry Road Gonzales, LA 70707 Contact: Tommy Kurtz or Brandi Duplessis Phone: (225) 675-1750 E-Mail: bduplessis@ascensionedc.com Website: www.ascensionfreshmarket.org
Louisiana Farmers Market Covered: No WIC: No; SFMNP: No; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: Yes January - December Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
Red Barn 13126 Highway 44 Gonzales, LA 70707 Contact: Steve Albert Phone: (225) 647-5611
Gretna Farmers Market 739 Third Street - Downtown Third Street & Huey P. Long Streets Gretna, LA 70053 Contact: Marcia & Gary Madere Phone: (504) 366-4745 E-Mail: mgmadere@att.net Website: http://www.gretnala.com
Open Year-Round: Yes January - December Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Petit Vegetable Market 4113 Petit Street Highway 44 River Road Hester, LA 70763 Contact: Michael or Marcel Petit Phone: (225) 869-8174
Louisiana Farmers Market Covered: No WIC: No; SFMNP: No; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: No May - July 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. October - December 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cajun Farmers Market Houma, LA 70361 Contact: Hugh Paul Fanguy Phone: (985) 872-5275 or (985) 873-6495 (Extension Office) E-Mail: bhfletcher@agetr.lsu.edu
Covered: No WIC: No; SFMNP: Yes; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: Yes January - December Monday - Saturday, 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Vernon Parish Farmers Market 3rd Street Leesville, LA 71446 Contact: Barbara Cox Phone: (337) 392-1776 E-Mail: ddevelop1@bellsouth.net
Covered: No WIC: No; SFMNP: No; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: No June - November Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon
German coast Farmers Market (West Bank) Next to Dufrene's 13969 River Road Luling, LA 70070 Contact: Wayne Andrus Website: http://www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org
Louisiana Farmers Market Covered: No WIC: Yes; SFMNP: No; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: Yes January - December Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Mandeville Trailhead Community Farmers' Market 675 Lafitte St. Mandeville, LA 70448 Contact: Donna Beakley Website: http://www.mandevilletrailhead.com
Louisiana Farmers Market Covered: No WIC: No; SFMNP: Yes; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: Yes January - December
Monroe Farmers Market 1212 Washington Street Monroe, LA 71201 County: Ouachita Contact: Charles Holley Phone: (318) 282-1410
Louisiana Farmers Market Covered: No WIC: No; SFMNP: Yes; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: No May - November Monday - Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cane River Green Market Natchitoches Downtown Riverbank 750 Second Street Natchitoches, LA 71457 Contact: Courtney Hornsby or Leslie Ross Phone: (318) 238-7500 E-Mail: chornsby@ci.natchitoches.la.us
Louisiana Farmers Market Covered: No WIC: Yes; SFMNP: Yes; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: No May - July Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Teche Area Farmers Market Historic Downtown Bouliny Plaza, Main Street New Iberia, LA 70560 Contact: Elton Boutte Phone: (337) 229-6838
Louisiana Farmers Market Covered: No WIC: No; SFMNP: Yes; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: Yes January - December Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday, 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Open Year-Round: Yes January - December Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Rouston Farmers Market Downtown Ruston, public parking lot east of Monroe Street Between Railroad & Louisania Avenue Ruston, LA 71270 County: Lincoln Parish Contact: Jean McWeeney Phone: (318) 251-3479 Website: http://www.rustonfarmersmarket.org
Covered: No WIC: No; SFMNP: No; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: No May - October Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Shreveport Farmers' Market 101 Crockett St. Shreveport, LA 71101 Contact: Kip Holloway
Louisiana Farmers Market Covered: No WIC: No; SFMNP: Yes; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: No June - August
West Monroe Farmers' Market 1700 North 7th St. West Monroe, LA 71291 Contact: Sidney Eubanks
Louisiana Farmers Market Covered: No WIC: No; SFMNP: Yes; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: Yes March - December
Winn Farmers Market 31 west Main Street Corner of Main and St.John Streets Winnfield, LA 71483 Contact: Vikkie Lafollette Phone: (318) 628-4438 or 628-2352 E-Mail: winnfarmers@hotmail.com or dugdswed@bellsouth.net
Covered: No WIC: No; SFMNP: Yes; EBT: No
Open Year-Round: Yes January - December Tuesday and Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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For Your Shopping Pleasure at Louisiana Farmers Markets Consider the Following Shopping Carts, Reusable Tote Bags, and Convertible Hand Trucks
Take it from me, carrying just a few pounds of Flea Market finds like fresh fruits and vegetables will tire your arms out very quickly, put more strain on your feet, and will have you wishing you had prepared ahead of time to bring some sort of market bag or wheeled shopping cart. Below are just a few suggestions of what's available.
You can always tell who the more savvy Louisiana Farmers Market shoppers are because they will be the ones wheeling their Flea Market goodies around in the little strollers, shopping baskets, and carts. Please contact me via the link at the bottom of this page if you have a product idea you have found to be a better market shopping carrier. (you can place your cursor over each item for more details and a bigger image.)
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