Fresh Fest

Throughout the early weeks of summer, when the spectacular bounty of Louisiana farms reaches its peak, the Red Stick Farmers Market sets into motion a series of themed events at its Saturday downtown markets. From local chefs demonstrating seasonal cooking tips to live music, art, and garden activities—each week will celebrate one of our regional crops. See the schedule below: 

June 1: Blueberry Bash (1st Saturday: Joined by Baton Rouge Arts Market)

June 8: Three Sisters Celebration (Celebrating corn, squash, and green beans)

June 15: Tomato Me Crazy (Guess the number of tomatoes in the jar contest)

June 22: Cool as a Cucumber (Cucumber water sampling)

June 29: Dairy Day (Lucy Anna the Cow)

July 6: Melon Mania (Sample diferent varieties of melons available at the market)

July 13: Everything Eggplant

July 20: Positively Pepper (Guess the Pepper activity)

July 27: Oh My Okra! (Okra Stamp Art activity)

More info at breada.org.