BACK TO THE MARKETS
St. Tammany Parish is home to at least a half dozen farmers markets that open weekly on different days and times, often with live music. Consult individual markets by phone or social media weekly to determine specific vendors and products, weather cancellations, holiday schedules or changes in hours of operation.
Abita Springs Art & Farmers Market: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays at the trailhead, 22049 Main St. Local produce and seafood; honey, boudin, flavored popcorn, vegan fudge, goat cheese, jams, jellies and syrups; one-of-a-kind art; natural healthy and beauty products. townofabitasprings.com or (985) 892-0711, option 7, during City Hall hours.
Covington Farmers Market: Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays at the trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire Ave., and 8 a.m. to noon, 609 N. Columbia St. Fresh produce; meat, poultry, grass-fed beef and pork, goat and lamb, free-range chickens, ducks, quail and eggs; fresh shrimp and line-caught catfish; fresh milk and cheeses; baked goods and prepared foods; fresh juices, raw foods, Kombucha and Kefir water; and native plans and fresh flowers. (985) 892-1873.
Mandeville Trailhead Community Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at 675 Lafitte St. Stage for music and restrooms on-site. Local produce; homemade breads and prepared foods, with vegan options, from multiple cuisines; fresh-roasted coffee beans, grass-fed jerky and other edible treats; artworks, handcrafted items, including handbags, candles, birdhouses, yard art; plants sold and knives sharpened. (985) 845-4515.
Slidell Camellia City Farmers Market: Open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at 333 Erlanger St. Locally grown vegetables and fruits in season, baked goods, meats, eggs, raw seafood and poultry; preserves, jellies, spices, sauces and more; handmade arts and crafts, artisan soaps, spa items and personal care products; an array of prepared foods; mobile brick-oven pizza on-site. Facebook or (985) 640-7112.
Folsom’s Giddy Up Market: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays; live music from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Located in cafe/coffee shop of the same name on La. 25 in heart of Folsom. Dog-friendly outdoor patio and adjacent sno-ball stand. Producers, makers and growers buy and sell fresh produce, an array of edibles, handmade arts/crafts and more. See Giddy Up’s Facebook page.
Madisonville Maker’s Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays in the town park on Pine Street, between Louis and Jahncke streets. Fresh and prepared food, original art, handmade jewelry, hand-dyed fabrics, hand-sewn leather goods, wooden creations, soaps, health and wellness items, home décor, baby clothes, hand-sewn masks and more. See Northshore Maker’s Market Foundation Facebook page or call (985) 264-2328.