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!

Great produce, best raw honey in the world friendly service, great local jams jellies assortment of…read morepickled stuff

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!

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

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.

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. :)

This is a nice farmers market that has a decent mix of items. They really have a lot of variety…read morehere with the actual farm fresh produce often being in the minority of the choices. They have some freshly prepared food you can order and eat here and then other things that are packaged you can eat now or later. There are also many arts and crafts to enjoy and then an interesting selection of various other books, crafts and knickknacks. It does seem to be pretty variable here as I've been here when they had lots of amazing things and other times where the selection was blah. I've enjoyed some great live music here and then just had pretty blah times. The good news is this market is located right in downtown Gretna so there are lots of good options to eat and drink at in the area so if you arrive on a less than optimal market day there is still plenty to keep you occupied.

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!

Costume jewelry, artwork, brickabrac, t shirts booths, Mardi Gras trinkets and masks, graphic…read moreplaying cards, cute printed colorful or revealing dresses for sale. This past year I've had a thing for purchasing copper jewelry- most bracelets from South Korea, Mexico City, Tijuana and Mt. Charleston. Wondered if anyone ever made copper necklaces. I saw a few vendors that had thick linked chains. I bought the medium $45 length- tax is high in New Orleans. Far cry from dainty but copper is supposed to be good for arthritis and health. Ok let's see.

It's been around since 1791, but the six blocks that make up the French Market don't yield much in…read morelocal historical value. Congested with wandering tourists, most of the vendors sell items that could be found at any flea market in the country. A lot of the souvenirs and clothing fell way short in reflecting authentic New Orleans craftsmanship. I was hoping for a market more along the lines of Barcelona's La Boqueria with bounties of fresh produce and appetizing edibles, but there was just a row of fast food kiosks beyond the beignets at Cafe du Monde. Without a doubt, the highlight of the market was the strolling groups of musicians randomly playing jazz to enraptured tourists. RELATED - Exploring New Orleans? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/IvmEoOrXVB