Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles celebrates its pirate lore on the lakefront each May with the Louisiana Pirate Festival, known as Contraband Days, and Chuck Fest brings a juried art market downtown in October. Its 5 events also include the Junior League's Mistletoe & Moss Holiday Market in November, a Saturday farmers market behind Historic City Hall, and a market in the restored Cash & Carry building.
Cash & Carry Farmers Market
FarmersDowntown market in the restored historic Cash & Carry building.
Charlestown Farmers Market
FarmersCity-operated market for LA-made produce, meats, baked goods and homemade arts & crafts.
Chuck Fest
FestivalChuck Fest is held in downtown Lake Charles each October and draws thousands of festival-goers for an arts and music celebration. The art vendor component is juried — apply with photos and a brief narrative about your work. Vendors keep 100% of sales; the event runs rain-or-shine with no weather refunds.
Louisiana Pirate Festival (Contraband Days)
FestivalMarquee lakefront festival; separate food, arts & crafts, and merchandise vendor applications.
Mistletoe & Moss Holiday Market
HolidayHeld at the Lake Charles Event Center, Mistletoe & Moss Holiday Market is an annual event hosted by the Junior League of Lake Charles. This beloved tradition brings together merchants from across Louisiana and the surrounding region, drawing thousands of visitors each year. Each year the market draws between 6,000–7,000 shoppers from Louisiana and southeastern Texas. Shoppers can browse one-of-a-kind gifts, holiday décor, clothing, art, and more. The Junior League does not take a commission from vendor sales. Vendors receive a merchant hostess for support and complimentary lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks in the Merchant Lounge.