5 Things You Can Do at Summer Shreveport Farmer’s Market

The market in Festival Plaza will feature 140 booths of locally-grown produce, meat, honey, plants, artisan food products and more. You'll also be able to find homemade jams and jellies, and arts and crafts.

In the West Pavilion, the Market Cafe will feature weekly live entertainment and demonstrations. The Blanchard Jammers will once again kick off the summer performances.

Not only will you be able to buy everything you need to cook a healthy meal at home, you can also have some breakfast, brunch or a snack while you're at the plaza. Ready-to-eat cuisine covering regional and international specialties will be available in the Market Cafe. Farmers will also set up at Farm Row. Under the Spring Street Bridge, you can find various vendors who create specialty treats like fresh juice, raw-food treats and other creative food products. Gourmet Row will expand the space for gourmet and specialty items like wine, cheese and sausage.

Thirfty Liquor will be onhand in the west area to mix up your favorite brunch drinks, like mimosas and Bloody Marys, and serve a selection of locally-brewed beers.

The Market2Market Shuttle will pick up shoppers at the east gate of Festival Plaza and transport them to the newly-formed Shreveport Artisans' Market in the Red River Entertainment District. Artists and craftspeople will sell their wares there, and the area features children's activities and special events.