Red Stick Farmers Market

Red Stick Farmers Market is a marketplace in Baton Rouge where local farmers and artisans sell fresh produce and handmade goods. The outdoor setting features more than 50 vendors offering vegetables, fruits, baked goods, honey, cheese, meats, and crafts in stalls arranged along Main Street.

The market was established to support local farmers and producers while creating a direct connection between growers and buyers in the community. It has become a regular Saturday gathering in downtown Baton Rouge and has expanded to operate at multiple locations around the city during peak seasons.

The name "Red Stick" comes from the French "Baton Rouge," referring to a red pole that once stood here. The market serves as a gathering place where the community connects through food, supporting local growers and makers while building relationships with farmers.

The market operates on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon at its main location at the corner of 5th and Main Streets in downtown Baton Rouge. Visitors can pay with cash or cards, and wooden tokens are available at the information booth for those without cash, never expiring for future visits.

On the first Saturday of each month, the market also hosts an Arts Market where local artists display handmade jewelry, paintings, and crafts. This transforms the shopping experience beyond groceries, adding an unexpected creative dimension to the regular Saturday gathering.

Location: Baton Rouge

Address: Perkins Road

Opening Hours: Thursday 08:00-12:00

Website: http://breada.org

GPS coordinates: 30.39875,-91.11900

Latest update: December 8, 2025 15:03