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Wineaux Fest
11/05/2022
11:00 AM
Come out to the first ever annual Wineaux Fest! It will be a day full of fall excitement from sharing wine, shopping with local farmers and artists, and listening to live music.
Live Music & Concerts
Thirsty Farmer Winery and Vineyard | 531 State Highway 144 Calhoun, LA 71225
11/05/2022
11:00 AM
Come out to the first ever annual Wineaux Fest! It will be a day full of fall excitement from sharing wine, shopping with local farmers and artists, and listening to live music.
Live Music & Concerts
Thirsty Farmer Winery and Vineyard | 531 State Highway 144 Calhoun, LA 71225
Historic Preservation Gala celebrates bicentennial of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
11/24/2021
03:19 PM
On Saturday, Nov. 4, hundreds of St. John Cathedral parishioners, school parents, guests and historic preservation buffs flooded the cathedral grounds for a celebration like no other. The party had everything from gourmet food to fabulous music, a perfect setting,…
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11/24/2021
03:19 PM
On Saturday, Nov. 4, hundreds of St. John Cathedral parishioners, school parents, guests and historic preservation buffs flooded the cathedral grounds for a celebration like no other. The party had everything from gourmet food to fabulous music, a perfect setting,…
John Schneider's 'Poker' off and running Friday, and also catch him in Lifetime's 'Tune'
11/24/2021
01:00 PM
Friday is debut day not only for John Schneider's new Louisiana-shot Southern car comedy "Poker Run," but also for the feel-good holiday flick "Reba McEntire's Christmas in Tune," in which she and Schneider star.
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11/24/2021
01:00 PM
Friday is debut day not only for John Schneider's new Louisiana-shot Southern car comedy "Poker Run," but also for the feel-good holiday flick "Reba McEntire's Christmas in Tune," in which she and Schneider star.
Tradition meets modern: At JED's Local Po'boys, classics and inventive new sandwiches fill the menu
11/23/2021
12:00 PM
The po-boy is stuffed with hand-carved, slow-roasted turkey breast and cornbread dressing. And crawfish. And house-made gravy. And cranberry-satsuma sauce. All piled high on bread from Leidenheimer, the 125-year-old New Orleans bakery known for its French bread.
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11/23/2021
12:00 PM
The po-boy is stuffed with hand-carved, slow-roasted turkey breast and cornbread dressing. And crawfish. And house-made gravy. And cranberry-satsuma sauce. All piled high on bread from Leidenheimer, the 125-year-old New Orleans bakery known for its French bread.
Acadiana families are buying Christmas trees early this year, worrying about shortages, delays
11/23/2021
01:32 AM
Acadiana families are buying their Christmas trees earlier this year and spending more money for them, as climate events impact crop yields across the country, inflation rises, and supply chain issues may lead to further shortages.
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11/23/2021
01:32 AM
Acadiana families are buying their Christmas trees earlier this year and spending more money for them, as climate events impact crop yields across the country, inflation rises, and supply chain issues may lead to further shortages.
Community: Best Dressed Ball raises $2 million in one night for American Cancer Society
11/21/2021
09:45 AM
The 54th Baton Rouge Best Dressed Ball shattered fundraising records at the Oct. 29 event with a $1 million gift from Game Coin’s board of directors, bringing the total amount raised to more than $2 million to support cancer research,…
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11/21/2021
09:45 AM
The 54th Baton Rouge Best Dressed Ball shattered fundraising records at the Oct. 29 event with a $1 million gift from Game Coin’s board of directors, bringing the total amount raised to more than $2 million to support cancer research,…
The Yellow Book: Old South Baton Rouge photography exhibit to open at Capitol Park Museum
11/21/2021
02:00 AM
The Capitol Park Museum, 660 N. Fourth St., will open "The Yellow Book: Old South Baton Rouge," a photography exhibition exploring the legacy of interstate construction in Old South Baton Rouge, with a reception from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.…
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11/21/2021
02:00 AM
The Capitol Park Museum, 660 N. Fourth St., will open "The Yellow Book: Old South Baton Rouge," a photography exhibition exploring the legacy of interstate construction in Old South Baton Rouge, with a reception from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.…
Soccer coach's underdog story inspires 'Ted Lasso' actor and others to donate thousands
11/20/2021
04:05 PM
A month ago, the Carencro High soccer team wasn't even sure they would have a season. After a series of unlikely events, the team has a coach, a budget and has become the feel-good story of the season.
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11/20/2021
04:05 PM
A month ago, the Carencro High soccer team wasn't even sure they would have a season. After a series of unlikely events, the team has a coach, a budget and has become the feel-good story of the season.
Catholic Charities looking for families, organizations to match with those in need
11/20/2021
09:00 AM
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is again matching donor families, businesses and organizations with seniors and families in crisis through its Community Comes Together for Christmas program.
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11/20/2021
09:00 AM
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is again matching donor families, businesses and organizations with seniors and families in crisis through its Community Comes Together for Christmas program.
Danny Heitman's 'At Random': This Thanksgiving, I'm grateful for Louisiana neighbors
11/19/2021
08:00 PM
For many years, our family has lived on a city lot circled by oaks and pines, sycamores and hackberries, hollies and a thicket of bamboo. Hemmed in by a horizon of branches and leaves, we've often felt left to ourselves.
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11/19/2021
08:00 PM
For many years, our family has lived on a city lot circled by oaks and pines, sycamores and hackberries, hollies and a thicket of bamboo. Hemmed in by a horizon of branches and leaves, we've often felt left to ourselves.
Natural Born Killers: New Lafayette Science Museum exhibit examines prehistoric apex predators
11/19/2021
07:08 PM
Have you ever wondered what made the Tyrannosaur such a fierce predator? The Lafayette Science Museum and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's School of Geosciences have opened a "killer" new exhibit. Natural Born Killers takes a comparative look at…
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11/19/2021
07:08 PM
Have you ever wondered what made the Tyrannosaur such a fierce predator? The Lafayette Science Museum and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's School of Geosciences have opened a "killer" new exhibit. Natural Born Killers takes a comparative look at…
Need a last-minute item? Here are the Thanksgiving Day hours for Lafayette grocery stores
11/18/2021
08:14 PM
While many stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day to allow employees to enjoy time off with families, most grocery stores will be open at least part of the day. The highlight of the day is dinner, after all, and…
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11/18/2021
08:14 PM
While many stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day to allow employees to enjoy time off with families, most grocery stores will be open at least part of the day. The highlight of the day is dinner, after all, and…
Be You: Corey Jack is making an impact on his community and its next generation of residents
11/17/2021
11:08 PM
Corey Jack is the executive director of Holy Rosary Redevelopment Corporation and the principal consultant for Jack & Associates LLC. He is also a board member of nonprofits across Lafayette. He has a quiet self-confidence and a driving passion for…
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11/17/2021
11:08 PM
Corey Jack is the executive director of Holy Rosary Redevelopment Corporation and the principal consultant for Jack & Associates LLC. He is also a board member of nonprofits across Lafayette. He has a quiet self-confidence and a driving passion for…
'An old tradition through a new event.' Acadiana Center for the Arts to celebrate pelicans on Parade
11/16/2021
10:00 AM
The Acadiana Center for the Arts on Monday announced the inaugural Pelican Ball, a new fundraising gala scheduled for Dec. 9 in Lafayette. The event also recognizes Pelicans on Parade, a 20-year art partnership between ACA and Lafayette Parish Schools.
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11/16/2021
10:00 AM
The Acadiana Center for the Arts on Monday announced the inaugural Pelican Ball, a new fundraising gala scheduled for Dec. 9 in Lafayette. The event also recognizes Pelicans on Parade, a 20-year art partnership between ACA and Lafayette Parish Schools.
Ernest J. Gaines Award goes to Seattle author Nathan Harris
11/15/2021
04:14 PM
Seattle writer Nathan Harris’ debut novel, "The Sweetness of Water," is the winner of the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence, presented annually by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to an emerging African American fiction writer. The winner receives…
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11/15/2021
04:14 PM
Seattle writer Nathan Harris’ debut novel, "The Sweetness of Water," is the winner of the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence, presented annually by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to an emerging African American fiction writer. The winner receives…
Alzheimers Q&A: What’s the difference between primary progressive aAphasia and Alzheimer’s disease?
11/15/2021
10:00 AM
Primary progressive aphasia is a frontotemporal disorder marked by progressive losses in language ability, which includes speaking, comprehending, reading and writing. The word aphasia is a general term used to refer to deficits in language functions.
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11/15/2021
10:00 AM
Primary progressive aphasia is a frontotemporal disorder marked by progressive losses in language ability, which includes speaking, comprehending, reading and writing. The word aphasia is a general term used to refer to deficits in language functions.
On the area arts and cultural scene
11/14/2021
02:00 AM
Art by members of the Associated Women in the Arts will be on exhibit at the Louisiana State Archives, 3851 Essen Lane, through Nov. 29. Visit associatedwomeninthearts.com for more information.Tickets are on sale for "A Christmas Carol," running Dec. 10-12…
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11/14/2021
02:00 AM
Art by members of the Associated Women in the Arts will be on exhibit at the Louisiana State Archives, 3851 Essen Lane, through Nov. 29. Visit associatedwomeninthearts.com for more information.Tickets are on sale for "A Christmas Carol," running Dec. 10-12…
Facets of Faith: What's in a name? Look at the people of Thanksgiving
11/13/2021
11:00 AM
The image of Thanksgiving many Americans hold from childhood is of two groups of people eating together. One group is dressed in clothes of leather and feathers. The other group wears black. It’s the Indians and the Pilgrims.
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11/13/2021
11:00 AM
The image of Thanksgiving many Americans hold from childhood is of two groups of people eating together. One group is dressed in clothes of leather and feathers. The other group wears black. It’s the Indians and the Pilgrims.
Religion briefs: Adventists churches to ordain elders, deacons and deaconesses
11/13/2021
10:00 AM
The Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4555 Fairfields Ave., will host its youth and young adult ministries day at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. With a theme of "The Hands and Feet of Jesus," it will feature a series of scenarios…
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11/13/2021
10:00 AM
The Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4555 Fairfields Ave., will host its youth and young adult ministries day at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. With a theme of "The Hands and Feet of Jesus," it will feature a series of scenarios…
Jan Risher: Three things I didn’t learn and 20 things I did in 20 years in Lafayette
11/13/2021
10:00 AM
Twenty years ago this week, my family and I moved to Lafayette. It is the longest I’ve ever lived anywhere. My children have grown up here — so have I. I am all about taking in a place, doing all…
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11/13/2021
10:00 AM
Twenty years ago this week, my family and I moved to Lafayette. It is the longest I’ve ever lived anywhere. My children have grown up here — so have I. I am all about taking in a place, doing all…
'Toward a Larger Freedom': New exhibit celebrates Together Baton Rouge's decade of work to better the city
11/12/2021
02:00 PM
Since its founding in 2010, Together Baton Rouge has pushed for issues as small as replacing a neighborhood bridge and as big as fighting tax exemptions for major chemical industries.
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11/12/2021
02:00 PM
Since its founding in 2010, Together Baton Rouge has pushed for issues as small as replacing a neighborhood bridge and as big as fighting tax exemptions for major chemical industries.
Southern Screen returns to downtown Lafayette with full cinematic experience for 2021 festival
11/11/2021
10:37 PM
The Southern Screen Festival is returning to downtown Lafayette with in-person film screenings and sessions Thursday through Sunday after the COVID-19 pandemic forced a full virtual shift in 2020.
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11/11/2021
10:37 PM
The Southern Screen Festival is returning to downtown Lafayette with in-person film screenings and sessions Thursday through Sunday after the COVID-19 pandemic forced a full virtual shift in 2020.
Be You: Entrepreneur Rayvin Chevalier proud of her past, carving out her future
11/11/2021
08:03 PM
Rayvin Silas Chevalier describes herself as a servant of God and the owner of Blackbird Botanica. A natural entrepreneur from an early age, Rayvin has always been proud of her past, and determined to create her own future.
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11/11/2021
08:03 PM
Rayvin Silas Chevalier describes herself as a servant of God and the owner of Blackbird Botanica. A natural entrepreneur from an early age, Rayvin has always been proud of her past, and determined to create her own future.
How much pizza can hot dog eating champ Joey Chestnut eat? Find out Saturday at Fat Boy's by LSU
11/09/2021
12:00 PM
Joey Chestnut, famous for his vast consumption of hot dogs, is coming to Baton Rouge to headline the second annual Fat Boy’s Pizza Eating Championship on Nov. 13 at the restaurant near LSU, 3624 Nicholson Drive.
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11/09/2021
12:00 PM
Joey Chestnut, famous for his vast consumption of hot dogs, is coming to Baton Rouge to headline the second annual Fat Boy’s Pizza Eating Championship on Nov. 13 at the restaurant near LSU, 3624 Nicholson Drive.
Alzheimers Q&A: How can apathy be managed in someone with frontotemporal dementia?
11/08/2021
10:00 AM
Frontotemporal dementia or frontotemporal degeneration refers to a range of disorders that impact the brain’s frontal lobes (regions behind the forehead) or its temporal lobes (regions behind the ears). These areas of the brain are commonly associated with personality, behavior…
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11/08/2021
10:00 AM
Frontotemporal dementia or frontotemporal degeneration refers to a range of disorders that impact the brain’s frontal lobes (regions behind the forehead) or its temporal lobes (regions behind the ears). These areas of the brain are commonly associated with personality, behavior…
Danny Heitman's 'At Random': When I needed him most, my high school principal championed my life
11/05/2021
07:00 PM
I started high school a couple of months after my father died, and his absence was keenly felt. Heading toward manhood, I needed male mentors more than ever. Luckily, I still had a grandfather and older brothers. I also had…
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11/05/2021
07:00 PM
I started high school a couple of months after my father died, and his absence was keenly felt. Heading toward manhood, I needed male mentors more than ever. Luckily, I still had a grandfather and older brothers. I also had…
Even a failing heart couldn't stop Oscar Shoenfelt from writing about his days as a sports agent
11/05/2021
12:45 AM
When Oscar Shoenfelt III was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition in 2017, he decided to write about his life so his grandchildren could know about him if he didn’t survive.
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11/05/2021
12:45 AM
When Oscar Shoenfelt III was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition in 2017, he decided to write about his life so his grandchildren could know about him if he didn’t survive.
Symphony's 75th, Sara Evans and Henry Turner Jr. Day are just the start of weekend's music
11/04/2021
10:00 AM
If your music fancy leans toward classical, join the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra in celebrating its 75th anniversary. The concert is at 8 p.m. Friday in the Raising Cane's River Center ballroom and will feature the orchestra, the Louisiana Youth…
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11/04/2021
10:00 AM
If your music fancy leans toward classical, join the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra in celebrating its 75th anniversary. The concert is at 8 p.m. Friday in the Raising Cane's River Center ballroom and will feature the orchestra, the Louisiana Youth…
Love bugs: Without insects, we wouldn't have honey, chocolate or mesmerizing creatures
11/02/2021
12:45 AM
Everyone knows that if it weren't for honeybees, we'd have no honey. But did you know that if it wasn’t for a tiny insect called the chocolate midge, which pollinates cocoa flowers, there would be no chocolate bars?
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11/02/2021
12:45 AM
Everyone knows that if it weren't for honeybees, we'd have no honey. But did you know that if it wasn’t for a tiny insect called the chocolate midge, which pollinates cocoa flowers, there would be no chocolate bars?
LSU Garden News: Strawberries are an $8 million industry in Louisiana; you can grow your own
11/02/2021
12:00 AM
Louisiana has a long history of strawberries dating to the 1800s. Business really began to boom in the early 1900s, and today, according to the LSU AgCenter, the state's strawberry industry has a gross farm value of $8.4 million.
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11/02/2021
12:00 AM
Louisiana has a long history of strawberries dating to the 1800s. Business really began to boom in the early 1900s, and today, according to the LSU AgCenter, the state's strawberry industry has a gross farm value of $8.4 million.
Alzheimers Q&A: Does cinnamon play a role in lowering the risk of Alzheimer's?
11/01/2021
09:00 AM
Cinnamon is full of antioxidants and has been shown to assist in inflammation in the body, cuts the risk of heart disease, fights bacterial and fungal infections, treats digestion and can even lower blood sugar.
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11/01/2021
09:00 AM
Cinnamon is full of antioxidants and has been shown to assist in inflammation in the body, cuts the risk of heart disease, fights bacterial and fungal infections, treats digestion and can even lower blood sugar.
German Coast Farmers Market
11/28/2020
02:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
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11/28/2020
02:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
German Coast Farmers Market
11/25/2020
07:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
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11/25/2020
07:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
German Coast Farmers Market
11/21/2020
02:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
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11/21/2020
02:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
German Coast Farmers Market
11/18/2020
07:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
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11/18/2020
07:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
German Coast Farmers Market
11/14/2020
02:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
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11/14/2020
02:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
German Coast Farmers Market
11/11/2020
07:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
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11/11/2020
07:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
German Coast Farmers Market
11/07/2020
02:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
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11/07/2020
02:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
German Coast Farmers Market
11/04/2020
07:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.
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11/04/2020
07:00 PM
The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon; Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) Wednesday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org.