Held every Saturday in Old Town Slidell, this farmers market is pretty cool. There are lots of…read morelocals who set up shop here and sell produce, crafts and the like. It's from 8 a.m. till noon and you can find things like herb plants, local honey and produce. While not extremely large, it is interesting to pursue the different booths. If you go, bring cash as most of the vendors don't have the means to accept cards. Happy farmer marketing!

Great little market featuring some of the best BBQ in the area. Chef Gary Wilson serves up juicy…read morefinger licking good BBQ for you. My favorite is the smoked boudin that is absolutely amazing. No teeth or sauce required on this one just excellent smoked meat.

Yes, it was a fun outing and vendors were very nice and the food was great. The mushroom guy was…read morenice and we bought a variety of the mushrooms that I came home and sautéed with onions added it to my chicken and spinach meal. We are going back for more. You have to go early he sells out quickly.

The Covington Farmer's Market is the place to go if you want farm fresh produce, meats, seafood,…read moreand craft food items. Everyone knows that the fresher your food is, the better it tastes. Not only do you get extremely fresh items, you're able to meet the farmer who raised the animals and grew the vegetables you're buying. In my opinion, this is the best farmers market within driving distance of New Orleans. Here are the reasons why: Proximity to farms - Many people may not know this, but the Northshore is home to many different types of farms. Because Covington is close to the farm, you will get the freshest possible items. Variety - Whether you eat meat, are a vegetarian, or even a pescetarian, there will be something for you at this market. I particularly like the farm fresh meats. On my last visit I spoke with a cattle farmer who was selling his wares. His offer of a processed half or full cow seemed highly desirable, but I had nowhere to store that much meat. I did buy some of his ground beef which was better than anything I have sampled before, including from fancy stores. There are also numerous vendors selling products they made locally. As Jennifer B. mentioned, the Italian cookie stand is a must visit. Besides amazing products, the guys who run the stand are very friendly and entertaining characters. If you have kids make sure you pick up one of their cookies in the shape of popular cartoon characters. Besides all the food, there are also several plant vendors each week. I don't know much about plants, but they had quite the variety. I am a big fan of this market, and think you will be too.

The young man who helped me buy honey was friendly and courteous. The place is very country and…read morecute and well laid out so you can see all their produce. If I am in the area, I will go back and visit and buy something because the produce and food in jars prices were reasonable, and I am pleased with my honey.

Great location and great service. Fresh fruits and vegetables too. The local honey is excellent…read more Stop by and tell Daniel Hello!

That was not even a farmer's market, it was a little stand on the side of the road wishing it could…read morebe any bigger.

I'd bike the 6 miles from home to come sit here and eat some of Willie's chicken (or a couple of…read moreLouisa's breakfast tacos with that magic green sauce) and listen to the live music usually playing by the green. So many great vendors here: homemade crafts and clothing, essential oils and soaps, yummy prepared foods and fresh veggies, plus lots of neat little booths selling everything you wouldn't expect. See ya there!

Love's Laundry Soap is an amazing product! My clothes are not loose their shape or color! Pure…read moreproduct that works well with everything!

This is the largest of the local farmers markets run by CCFM. Parking can be a challenge so prepare…read moreto do some walking. Besides produce, there are usually baked goods and other homemade items. There are also meat and seafood providers usually. Additionally they have been hosting some recycling on site as well. Market tokens can be purchased but vendors usually except cash or online payment and even credit card sometimes. I miss the market on Saturdays since that was more convenient to me but Sunday is certainly popular too. Check the CCFM instagram to see what's been available.

Always love to shop Farmers Markets. This one has a decent number of vendors and the prices are…read morecomparable to others.

Wonderful little gem on the Westbank, even in their temporary location under the oaks. Would love…read moreto shout out Fizz and Brew, TTs Pepper Jellies, and MD Delights Jerky. The only thing I noticed is that there were only 2 booths with actual vegetables/fruits. Maybe this is just a one weekend occurrence as I have only been once. Will update soon.

This is an interesting farmers market with an eclectic mix of fresh food, meat, seafood, bread,…read morefresh shucked oysters, homemade sausage, art, soaps, jerky, jewelry, dog treats, fresh cracklin', jellies & salad dressings, honey, vinegars, local coffee and tea, fresh pretzels, fresh juice drinks, desserts and fresh shrimp cocktails. I'm sure I'm leaving something out, but you get the drift. Obviously the selection changes every week, but you get to know your favs. Parking is generally available, though you may have to drive around or walk a block or two - at least it's free on weekends. Bank to get cash is close by, but most vendors take Venmo now; some take credit cards. You've got to get out of bed - might as well make the morning a good experience. :)

Now that we are about to welcome fall in south Louisiana I thought I'd tell you about a great…read morelittle farm in Folsom where you can bring your family and have a really nice day. The Red Bluff Farm is a gem of a place that I was surprised to learn had not been reviewed here yet. I've been here several times on school field trips and enjoyed it so much that it's become a yearly tradition to take my kiddos here every October. Once you drive up and park you pay a small fee to enter the farm. The first thing you will notice are local vendors who have set up shops selling their wares. I've seen everything from handmade wind chimes to locally grown produce and honey being sold here. It's fun to browse and talk to the vendors and see the passion that they have for their products. Next you'll wind your way around a pretty little pond where you're sure to see many ducks. It's always a treat for the kids if there happens to be a mommy duck with her ducklings swimming in the pond. Set up around the farm are little stables with cute farm animals to observe and delight over. Calves, piglets, goats, bunnies and foal are what you can expect. They even let you feed some of the baby animals with bottles. Awwwww!! One of the biggest hits of the farm are the hayrides that are scheduled at the top every hour. The drive goes around to where the horses are housed and is an informative way to get a behind the scenes look at what goes into running a farm. The last thing we always do is each pick a pumpkin from the large pumpkin patch to bring home and carve. You definitely need to bring your family here! It's a really fun day trip perfect for autumn!

One of my favorite things about vacation is unexpected places…read more Places that you ran into on vacation that you either had no idea existed or no idea how great they were. French Market in New Orleans was definitely that for me on my trip out there. I had heard of it before i arrived but I truly didn't know how great it was. I stumbled upon it after visiting Cafe Du Monde near Jackson Square. I decided to walk off those beignets off and stumbled upon the French Market. It was overwhelming. Just rows and rows of vendors and food spots. It's an open-air market though it is covered. My favorite spot in there was Loretta's Pralines and her famous savory crab beignets-which is in competition for my favorite bite in all of New Orleans. It's a perfect spot to buy darn near everything a tourist would want to buy on a New Orleans vacation. It's located right near the outer edges of the French Quarter and the Riverwalk. It covers about six blocks and dates back to the early 1800s. It truly is a piece of New Orleans history. I feel it's a true "must-visit" spot for anyone coming to the wonderful city of New Orleans.

So many things to eat, see, and buy!…read more My friends and I walked over here as it was on our list of things to do but we were so amazed at how many food options there are as well as things to buy. The end we came in from started with food and there are beignets, oysters, boils, crawfish, and a whole bunch of other options. There is something for everyone to eat here. The other section had a lot of stalls selling trinkets, clothes, and artwork. I bought a couple of cute dresses and my friends and I all bought some artwork to bring home. It's a great place to get your souvenir shopping done as there are some unique pieces here!