Baton Rouge's Red Stick Farmers Market Expands to Four Weekly Events

The Big River Economic and Agricultural Development Alliance will host the expanded market schedule starting this spring.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:07pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration of a single, iconic farmers market item like a tomato or carrot, repeated in a tight grid pattern with vibrant neon colors and heavy black outlines, conceptually representing the energy and variety of a local produce market.The expanded Red Stick Farmers Market schedule will make it easier for Baton Rouge residents to incorporate fresh, seasonal produce into their daily lives.Baton Rouge Today

The Big River Economic and Agricultural Development Alliance (BREADA) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is expanding its popular Red Stick Farmers Market to four weekly events this spring, giving local residents more opportunities to shop for fresh, locally-sourced produce and goods.

Why it matters

The Red Stick Farmers Market has long been a cornerstone of Baton Rouge's vibrant local food scene, supporting regional farmers and food producers. The expanded schedule will make it more accessible for residents to incorporate fresh, seasonal ingredients into their meals and connect with the community.

The details

BREADA, the nonprofit organization that operates the Red Stick Farmers Market, will be hosting the markets on a weekly basis at four different locations around Baton Rouge. This expanded schedule will give local shoppers more flexibility to visit the markets and browse the wide selection of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and other artisanal products.

  • The Red Stick Farmers Market will begin its expanded four-market schedule this spring.
  • The markets will run weekly on Saturdays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The players

Big River Economic and Agricultural Development Alliance (BREADA)

The nonprofit organization that operates the Red Stick Farmers Market in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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What’s next

Residents can visit the Red Stick Farmers Market website or social media channels to find the specific locations and hours for each of the four weekly markets.

The takeaway

The expansion of the Red Stick Farmers Market to a four-day-per-week schedule demonstrates the strong community demand for fresh, locally-sourced food in Baton Rouge. This will make it easier for residents to incorporate seasonal produce and artisanal goods into their daily lives while supporting the local food economy.