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

Southside Produce is a great local place to get your fruit and vegetable needs met, as well as to…read morebuy houseplants and other interesting products. This location was historically an open-air market, but was completely renovated with overhead doors that can be closed in inclement weather. They have more space, and more pleasant shopping conditions (especially during summer). Southside Produce isn't a farmers market, but they do sell local produce whenever available. When I was in today, they were showcasing local cauliflower, but also had some beautiful fresh Brussel Sprouts from a farm in California. Their fresh produce is always fresh and high quality regardless of its source. Another amazing area they have is the extensive frozen produce aisle. These include virtually every type of frozen vegetable and fruit. I also noted a selection of local meat products in the coolers, these included quite the selection of sausages! In the preserved products, Southside also has you covered. They have their own brand of pickled, jellied, and preserved foods of all sorts. They also sell other name brands. They have syrups and oils, and other similar products. This is an area that's expanded over the years, and is now quite extensive. Then there are the other products that one can find there. These include things like a significant selection of dried beans and rice, local bread products from a number of bakeries, and cypress furniture. In the right season, you can buy fruit trees to plant in your yard or garden. In all seasons, I recommend Southside as a great place to buy healthy and interesting houseplants. I am always amazed by their selection. Service is always great as well. Normally, one need only take their selections to the counter in the center to be rung up. Their registers accept all modern forms of payment including tap to pay (min $4 on credit cards though). If you need any other help, they will be glad to provide it. Everyone seems cheerful and pleasant. I've been going to Southside Produce for decades now. I felt it was overdue to write a review. It's one of those great Baton Rouge places that you need to visit on a regular basis. I stop by often when I'm in the area.

Fantastic selection and prices you can't beat! I am so happy we stopped here. Much of the produce…read moreis priced by the pound, so if you are getting one or two of an item it is very inexpensive. And the people are super friendly.

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!

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!

Couldn't be more helpful. Ask for Tara. She made sure i…read morehad my eggplants for my thanksgiving dinner.And, has worked hard to try to get me some peanuts. And, lets not forget that we're supporting our local growers as well as a local business.

Produce is amazing. Spreads, jellies, and preserves are homemade and delicious. The creole tomatoes…read morecome from plaquemine's Parrish; the peaches come from South Carolina - the best of everything.

The food at the farmers market is delicious, varied and comprehensive in selection. Sooooo much to…read moretaste and buy from. Pls go and celebrate local growers. They treat you like family with their great service and cheeky ambiance. I love this event!

Lots of friendly food vendors. Lots of choices of prepared foods freshly cooked at the site. Other…read morefoods are ready to take home (like gumbo or freshly baked pastries) that were brought to market from home. Something for everyone. Fresh vegetables & fruit. Most of the vendors offer tastes so you know "up front" how delicious before you buy. They do run out of popular items so I recommend going early if possible. I've never been disappointed with products or vendors from this outdoor fresh market.

I love a fresh fruit and vegetable stand, and Fresh Pickin's is the place. Everything is fresh, and…read morethe prices are so much better than the stores. The frozen section is wonderful and always full of useful items. There's usually fresh butter and eggs too. They carry a lot of local items and have delicious spices and sauces and all. The staff is friendly and helped me with my bags when my arm was messed up. They keep everything very clean as well. I always enjoy my shopping experience!

Always the best variety of fruits and vegetables. Not only that, they really are friendly and so…read morehelpful. You'll find so much you want but don't need. Some really good local options for honey, sauces, jam, syrup and so much more. If you're like me and you're tired of eating fruit with no flavor give them a try.

I came on a very warm Sunday in June. Make sure you drink plenty of water. Everyone was just so…read morefriendly and there was live music! There were booths of arts, crafts and food. Fresh baked bread, honey, desserts, meats and just so much to choose from. I would highly recommend to anyone in the area!

Fun art and farmers market that ran today 11 am to 3 pm (on Sundays). The vendors were setting up…read morethis morning so we got some items even before the market was technically open at 11am. Lots of food vendors and different lemonades! Stopped again near the end of the market and got a good deal on different meat jerkies, Cajun carmelcorn, & flavored pork skins.