Farmers Markets & Fall Festivals in Baton Rouge: Local Guide 2025

If you’re searching for memorable weekend ideas that get you out meeting neighbors and exploring corners of the city, this guide is for you. From pumpkin patches to arts markets, these fall events bring life to Baton Rouge neighborhoods.

These gatherings help locals see what everyday life is like in different parts of town — where community gardens are, how walkable certain areas are, and what makes each neighborhood feel special. That makes this content powerful for both residents and prospective homebuyers alike.

Below, you’ll find curated picks tied to Mid City / Garden District, South Baton Rouge / Oak Hills area, and Zachary— with event details, neighborhood flavor, and internal linking cues to your neighborhood pages and property search.

Farmers Markets & Fall Festivals by Neighborhood

1. Mid City / Garden District Area

Red Stick Farmers Market / Main Street Market

• Address: Downtown Baton Rouge (5th & Main Streets)

• Dates & Times: Saturdays (seasonal schedule via BREADA)

• Description: Producers-only market offering seasonal vegetables, local baked goods, artisan crafts, and more

• Cost: Free entry

• Parking: Street parking and nearby downtown lots

• Pet Policy: Usually leashed pets allowed

• Accessibility: Paved surfaces, downtown accessibility

• Map Link: Google Maps – Red Stick Farmers Market

Festival / Event Suggestion 

MidCity Markers Market

MISSION:

The MidCity Makers Market has set forth to create a community where visitors of all ages can experience the best of what the Baton Rouge area has to offer when it comes to artists, makers, bakers, painters, and creators of any kind. 

BACK STORY: 

The founders and friends, Paul Claxton, Justin Lemoine and Dawson and Madeline Ellis of Mimosa Handcrafted teamed up to take their spark of an idea to have a quick holiday trunk show and turn it into something the whole city could enjoy. They pulled from all of their resources to cover every angle of creating an event people would enjoy. Friend and former classmate Matt Dawson of Stay Gray PonyBoy designed the branding and once they had a vision for what the market could be they took off running with it. The first market on December 16, 2015 was a smashing success. 

2. South Baton Rouge / Oak Hills / Highland Area

Magnolia Mound Pumpkin Patch

• Address: 2161 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge

• Dates & Hours: Fall weekends (TBD — confirm via Magnolia Mound or VisitBR)

• Description: A charming pumpkin patch on a historic property where families can stroll, take photos, and choose pumpkins

• Cost: Admission or pumpkin purchase fee

• Parking: On-site or adjacent lot

• Pet Policy: Likely pet-friendly outdoors (confirm)

• Accessibility: Outdoor paths mostly level; historic house may have limited accessibility

• Map Link: Google Maps – Magnolia Mound

Boots on the Bayou (Gonzales, the nearby area)

• Address: Lamar-Dixon Expo Center (Gonzales)

• Dates: October 31 – November 1, 2025

• Description: Country music festival with food vendors, marketplace, camping & entertainment

• Cost: Tiered ticketing, check official site for prices

• Parking: On-site parking available

• Pet Policy: Likely restricted areas; check festival rules

• Accessibility: Large open grounds — likely accessible in most festival zones

• Map Link: Google Maps – Lamar-Dixon Expo Center

Boots on the Bayou

3. Zachary 

Zachary Farmers Market

• Address: HugYourPeople Park (behind Zachary City Hall, Lee Street / Virginia Street)

• Dates & Times: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (weekly) cityofzachary.org

• Description: Over 60 local vendors of produce, crafts, food — a hub for local gatherings cityofzachary.org

• Cost: Free entry

• Parking: Street parking / park-adjacent parking

• Pet Policy: Likely leashed pets allowed

• Accessibility: Outdoor paved areas; generally accessible

• Map Link: Google Maps – HugYourPeople Park, Zachary

Zachary Fall Fest

• Address: Downtown Zachary

• Date & Time: Friday, October 3, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM cityofzachary.org

• Description: Pumpkin patch, inflatables, artisan market, hot air balloon rides (weather permitting), food trucks, costume fun, live music cityofzachary.org

• Ticket Info: Some elements free; balloon rides priced (e.g. $15 kids, $20 adults) cityofzachary.org

• Parking: Downtown lot or street parking

• Pet Policy: Likely leashed pets outdoors (confirm with organizers)

• Accessibility: Outdoor route likely accessible; indoor venues may have restrictions

• Map Link: Google Maps – Downtown Zachary

Why These Events Matter

Farmers markets and fall festivals give locals a chance to experience Great Baton Rouge neighborhoods in new ways. Whether you’re exploring different parts of town or just looking for things to do in Baton Rouge this weekend, these events highlight the character, businesses, and people that make our community unique.

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Disclaimer

Event details may change. Please confirm dates, ticket information, and policies on the official event websites before attending.