Jefferson Parish Farmers Markets

There are few things better than a great farmers market. Walking among the fresh fruits and veggies, tasting the homemade jams, sipping my coffee, and listening to local music is pretty much a perfect morning for everyone.

Luckily, Jefferson Parish has several markets where you can do just that. Check out our list of some of our Farmers & Seafood Markets below and #ShopLocal!

Gretna Farmers Market

Enjoy fresh local produce, live music arts & crafts, and more under a covered pavilion in historic Old Gretna!

Old Metairie Farmers Arts Market

  • Bayou Metairie Park
  • 2713 Metairie Road, Metaire (Across from the Ruby Slipper.)
  • The first Tuesday of every month
  • 2:30 pm-6:30 pm

Old Metairie hosts a farmers market that features fresh produce, live music, crafts, kids activities, and more!

Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

  • 3000 Downs Boulevard, Metairie
  • Every Wednesday
  • 2 pm-7 pm

This market, held at beautiful Lafreniere Park, features local growers of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, plants, flowers, live music, herbs, pickled items, healing products, handmade leather goods, jewelry, local artworks, and so much more!

Rivertown Farmers Market

  • 410 Williams Blvd, Kenner (parking lot across from the DMV)
  • Every Thursday
  • 12 pm-6 pm

Rivertown Farmers Market has a variety of fresh & local produce, desserts, art, soap, candles, jewelry, and more!

Westwego Shrimp Lot

  • 100 Westbank Expy at Louisiana St, Westwego
  • Daily Mon-Sat 8 AM-8 PM, Sun 8 AM-6 PM

If you're looking for the best seafood around, look no further than the "locally" famous Westwego Shrimp Lot! Find fresh crabs, fish, shrimp, and more. You can even see the shrimp boats docked just a few blocks away!

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