Shreveport Farmers’ Market Is Set to Open May 31, 2014

Shreveport Farmers’ Market will open on Saturday, May 31, with over 150 booths of locally-grown produce, meat, honey, plants, arts and crafts, and more.

Opening day features music by The Blanchard JammersOn Saturdays, the farmers’ market takes place in Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport at 101 Crockett Street from Market Street to Commerce Street. 

This year, the Market Café , located in the West Pavilion, will feature weekly live entertainment alongside ready-to-eat cuisine covering regional and international specialties. The East Pavilion will house 86 vendors, old and new, with a new section for big farms. Under the Spring Street Bridge is Artists Alley, which features an expanded “bath and body” section this year.

A newly-opened area, Bridge Row, will expand the space available for gourmet and specialty items like wine, cheese, and sausage. Saturday markets takes place from 7:00 a.m. to noon from May 31 to August 30, with the exception of June 21;  Tuesday markets will be held at the east end of Festival Plaza, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.featuring mostly home-grown fruits, vegetables, and meats. Tuesday markets run from June 3 to July 15.

For more information, visitwww.shreveportfarmersmarket.com, or “like” Shreveport Farmers’ Market on Facebook for updates.