Relevant

Cane River Green Market, Natchitoches’ local farmers market, will take place in conjunction with Celebration on the Cane, this Saturday, July from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the downtown riverbank.

Extended hours at this Saturday’s market will allow patrons to participant in the many patriotic activities taking place on the downtown riverbank including children’s water activities, arts and crafts, face painting and a hotdog eating contest.  

A children’s patriotic parade will take place at 10 a.m. winding through the historic district and ending near the riverbank. 

Families can enjoy picnicking along Cane River and blankets will be available to do so. Customers can find watermelon slices, pies, fresh bread, lemonade, tamales, and much more to enjoy for lunch. 

Live entertainment by Beauregard’s Courtesy will take place at the market from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Detention Center Choir will perform from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 

To celebrate blueberry season, vendors, customers or anyone interested are all invited to enter their favorite blueberry dish in the Cane River Green Market blueberry bake-off on Saturday, July 11. 

All baked goods must be at the Cane River Green Market tent by 10 a.m. Judging for the contest will start at 10:30 a.m. and the first-place winner will be announced at 11 a.m. The winner will receive a Natchitoches tote bag with various items from local merchants and a gift certificate to the Cane River Green Market. 

Blueberries are at their peak during the month of June in Louisiana. These little blue treats make a great snack and not only are they good, but they are good for you too. Blueberries are a great source of vitamin C, manganese and dietary fiber. 

Blueberries are currently available at the Green Market each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the downtown riverbank.

So come out to the Green Market, get your blueberries and show off your blueberry baking skills!

The Cane River Green Market takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from April 25 through July 25. There will also be special harvest markets in the fall.

Besides fresh fruits, herbs, vegetables and plants, customers can choose from a selection of “value-added products” including farm fresh eggs, homemade breads, jams, jellies, pickles, honey, candy and much more. Crafters sell their hand-made items every Saturday during the season. The market will feature one of a kind items such as woodwork, art, jewelry, stained glass, soaps, bird houses and more.

Live entertainment can be enjoyed every Saturday on the scenic bank of beautiful Cane River Lake. Children's activities and special programming such as educational speakers, demonstrations and interactive activities are offered at each market. All activities of the Green Market are free to the public. Pets are welcome and the Cane River Green Market as long as they are kept on a leash and monitored by an adult.

We value our patrons at the Cane River Green Market. Make sure you stop by our tent and enjoy free coffee or lemonade. Also pick up a free copy of Louisiana Cooking magazine or other "freebies". Get a frequent shopper card and work your way towards a free gift certificate.

Remember, buy fresh and buy local.