Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Shreveport, Louisiana

The 22nd Highland Jazz and Blues Festival takes place in September at Columbia Park in Shreveport. Open to artists, artisans, crafters, cottage food vendors, food trucks, and nonprofits—the festival seeks vendors whose products bring uniqueness to the event. Cottage food vendors must comply with Louisiana Cottage Food Law. Electricity available for an additional fee.

In its 39th year, Let The Good Times Roll Festival celebrates Juneteenth and African American art, food, music, and culture in downtown Shreveport. The three-day event draws a wide-ranging audience and welcomes art, craft, retail, food, and political vendors. Note: no turkey legs or beverages other than authentic sno-cones are permitted.

Marquee Cajun festival with separate craft and food vendor applications.

Provenance Farmers Market in Shreveport is open to farmers, makers, and local artists selling fresh Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas produce and products—foodstuffs, plants, flowers, arts, crafts, and handmade goods of high quality. No MLM businesses. Expect 10–20 vendors per market. Electricity available; shade provided, though vendors are encouraged to bring their own tents. Per-market applications required.

Red River Revel is a region-defining juried fine-art festival held each October in Shreveport across two weekends. It's ranked in the top 100 fine-art festivals in the U.S. and draws thousands of attendees with local, regional, and national music acts. Direct sales with no commission, provided tent with outer walls, free parking, 24-hour on-site security, and a daily food & beverage per diem. Artists selected by blind jury; booth-placement consideration given to early full-fee payers.

Held Saturdays in late May through August at Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport, Shreveport Farmers' Market has been running since 2001. It's a growers-only market — all farmers source from within a 100-mile radius — serving the Northwest Louisiana, Far East Texas, and Southern Arkansas region. The market is USDA-approved to accept SNAP benefits and partners with Greaux the Good to offer dollar-for-dollar matching up to $40 for SNAP cardholders. Food artisans and value-added producers supplement the farmer offerings with manager approval.

State Fair of Louisiana in Shreveport welcomes food vendors and merchandise exhibitors to apply for both indoor and outdoor booth spaces on the fairgrounds. Submit an online application with booth photos and a detailed product list. Contact the Exhibits & Concessions office with questions.