German Coast Farmers Market (West Bank)

Mission Statement The German Coast Farmers' Market will serve as a community gathering place, tourist destination, and a market for a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and other value-added items in the parish of St. Charles. Market History Founded in May of 2003, the German Coast Farmers' Market, a non-profit organization operated by a volunteer board of directors, was established to encourage the ability of farmers and small vendors to reach the public directly with the freshest of produce and home-grown and produced products. The Inagural Market was held June 7th, 2003, on the East Bank of St. Charles Parish. On July 5th, 2006, our second location opened on the West Bank of St. Charles Parish. The idea for the development of a German Coast Farmers' Market originated with the German Coast Community Heritage Group seeking to celebrate the living tradition passed on informally within our community by families and community members. The German Coast is one of the oldest settlements in Louisiana. Some of the earliest settlers' descendants continue to farm and provide produce for the community. It has been written by prominent historians and scholars that the Germans were instrumental in saving the Louisiana Colony. In addition to local products, our Market features a variety of special events including live music and entertainment, pony rides, holiday celebrations, Kid Krewe du Mardi Gras parade, St. Patty's Pet Pawrade, advice from Master Gardeners, Preserve Contest, Cookbook Exchange, Plant Swap, community outreach programs, Arts and Crafts vendors every 4th Wednesday and 2nd Saturday, and more!