The evening market at Chatsworth Plantation brings homemade goods, handcrafted treasures, food, music and family-friendly fun to the heart of St. Gabriel.
As the evening settles over St. Gabriel, the grounds of Chatsworth Plantation become a gathering place filled with food, music, creativity and community spirit.
The St. Gabriel Farmers Market offers residents and visitors an opportunity to shop locally, discover small businesses and enjoy a relaxed evening with family and friends.
Located at the corner of Highways 74 and 75, the market brings local charm to one of the community’s most recognizable settings.
An Evening Market With Local Character
Unlike a traditional early-morning farmers market, the St. Gabriel Farmers Market is presented as an evening experience.
Its published hours are 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., allowing visitors to stop by after work, bring the children and enjoy the market beneath the evening sky.
Depending on the participating vendors, visitors may find:
- Homemade goods
- Handcrafted products
- Small-batch treats
- Prepared food
- Refreshing drinks
- Gifts and decorative items
- Products created by local entrepreneurs
Every market can offer something different as vendors introduce new products, seasonal goods and creative ideas.
Supporting Small Businesses
Farmers markets provide independent businesses with something especially valuable: direct access to customers.
A baker can introduce a new recipe. An artisan can explain how a product was created. A food vendor can serve a signature dish, while a new entrepreneur can begin building recognition one customer at a time.
Those personal interactions make shopping at a community market different from visiting a large retailer.
Customers are not simply purchasing an item. They are meeting the person behind it and helping a small business continue growing.
For St. Gabriel, this creates an opportunity to keep more spending connected to local families, vendors and entrepreneurs.
Food, Music and Family Fun
The St. Gabriel Farmers Market is designed to be more than a shopping destination.
The market’s official website highlights live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks and a welcoming children’s play area as part of the experience.
That combination makes the market a natural gathering place.
Parents can browse vendor booths while children enjoy the play area. Friends can meet for food and music. Visitors from outside St. Gabriel can experience the warmth and personality of the community.
It is an evening where shopping locally becomes part of a larger social experience.
A Beautiful Community Setting
The market is held at Chatsworth Plantation and St. Gabriel Grocery & Deli, located at 5755 Highway 74.
The historic setting contributes to the market’s distinctive atmosphere, providing an attractive backdrop for vendors, families and live entertainment.
Rather than asking residents to travel elsewhere for an enjoyable evening, the market creates an experience close to home—one rooted in the character of St. Gabriel.
Growing Community Through Connection
A successful farmers market can strengthen a community in several ways.
It gives entrepreneurs a platform, introduces residents to local products and creates a welcoming space where neighbors can spend time together.
It may also encourage someone with a talent for cooking, baking, farming or crafting to see that ability as the beginning of a business.
At Saint Gabriel Spotlight, we celebrate spaces that bring people together while creating opportunities for local enterprise.
The St. Gabriel Farmers Market does both. It transforms an evening of shopping into a celebration of small businesses, local creativity and community connection.
Plan Your Visit
Location: Chatsworth Plantation / St. Gabriel Grocery & Deli
Address: 5755 Highway 74, St. Gabriel, Louisiana 70776
Landmark: Corner of Highway 74 and Highway 75
Market hours: 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Phone: (225) 266-5037
Website: stgabrielfarmersmarket.com
Facebook: St. Gabriel Farmers Market
Market dates and participating vendors may change, so visitors should check the market’s website or Facebook page for the latest announcements before attending.
