Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Juried fine-art/craft market run by Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge; open vendor application.

Annual food festival with food vendors and cooking contest.

Arts Council arts/culture festival with juried artist market (ZAPPlication).

Arts Council art & music festival; juried art market plus food vendors.

Hollydays at the Raising Cane's River Center in Baton Rouge celebrates its 40th anniversary with more than 120 unique merchants and vendors from across the country. Presented by the Junior League of Baton Rouge, shopping supports the Junior League's outreach to programs and mission-based training programs. Named the largest fundraiser in Louisiana, Hollydays draws shoppers seeking gifts, fashion, and home décor. The Junior League searches far and wide for the best retailers to keep the market new and fresh, while also welcoming returning merchants.

Held in May in Downtown Baton Rouge on N. 4th Street in front of the Louisiana State Capitol, Night Market BTR celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with food, art, crafts, fashion, and live performances. The event draws over 10,000 guests and seeks vendors whose concepts are inspired by, rooted in, or thoughtfully celebrate Asian cultures — vendors of all backgrounds are welcome to apply. Selection prioritizes cultural relevance, authenticity, respectful representation, and quality storytelling. Food vendors are limited to four items per concept to manage high demand and wait times.

Red Stick Farmers Market operates seasonal markets in Baton Rouge — Tuesdays at the Main Library at Goodwood and Wednesdays at ExxonMobil YMCA (April–June). Year-round flagship markets run Saturdays downtown on Main Street and Thursdays at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. All markets feature local farmers, small businesses, and a close-knit community focused on shopping local. SNAP matching available; wooden tokens accepted across all locations.

Red Stick Farmers Market operates seasonal markets in Baton Rouge spring through early summer, including Tuesday afternoons at the Main Library at Goodwood. Year-round flagship locations sit on Main Street (downtown) and at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. All markets draw local farmers, small businesses, and shoppers committed to buying direct — expect fresh produce, baked goods, and prepared food. SNAP Match available at all locations (up to $40 per customer). Pets are not permitted due to health and safety concerns in a fresh food environment.

Red Stick Farmers Market's flagship Saturday location is held in downtown Baton Rouge on Main Street. Year-round market, local farmers and small businesses, close-knit community of shoppers dedicated to buying local. All vendors accept cash; card payments available via wooden tokens at the Market Information booth. SNAP matching up to $40 per transaction.

Red Stick Farmers Market operates year-round markets across Baton Rouge — Saturdays downtown on Main Street, Thursdays at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, and seasonal Tuesday/Wednesday locations. Expect local farmers, produce, baked goods, and small businesses. All markets accept cash; card payments processed at the information booth with wooden tokens accepted at all Red Stick locations. SNAP matching available.