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Covington Farmers' Market
Every Saturday
9:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.
Farmers' Market
or
International Food Bazar?
You be the judge. In either case, it is the greatest
free fun you can have on a Saturday morning. Visitors and locals alike flock to the "Market" just to see what they can find. The
Covington Farmers Market is on a tringle located to the side and behind Covington City Hall and is flanked by our own architectural
wonder, the new St. Tammany Parish Court House, the historic Covington Cemetery and the Juinor League headquarters. Upon arrival,
you are greeted by the sounds of live music and the chatter of happy people finding new delights. Don't be suprised if
you hear someone exclaim..."Two minutes later and I would have missed the last jar of the greatest Spinach Vinegarette
salad dressing on the planet!" I'm not exagerating! Don't take my word for it.......here are the pictures:
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| Riverside Camellias "Louisiana Plants" |
Riverside Camellias
Flowers and live music. Can you think of a better
way to start your Saturday morning? The majority of the camellias at Blue Willow came from Riverside.
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Coffee Rani
Well, I asked Rod
Downey (that's Rod in the straw hat) how he liked to start his mornings and he immediately directed me to the Coffee
Rani hut and said, "First things first". These folks really know how to do it right!
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| Coffee Rani "Great Coffee" |
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| Bardwell Farms "Fresh Produce" |
Bardwell Farms
Seniors like Peggy here, (Maureen's mom), can
get special coupons that help with the cost of fresh produce. She loves coupons!
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| White Oaks Flower Farm "Fresh Cut Flowers" |
White Oaks Flower Farm
These flowers are cut fresh every market morning while
the dew is still on them. Take a close look by clicking on the picture. The price is fresh too.
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Dolese's
These aren't the ones that made "Arti Choke". Pure
Italian flavor and preparation. Dolese's Stuffed Artichokes are a real find; a cultural event for your tastebuds.
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Friends Restaurant
Each and every Saturday a different restaurant serves
samples of their favorite dishes. Friends, on the river in Madisonville, is a great place to relax on a Sunday afternoon.
Dine on the dock. We love it!
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| landryvineyards.com |
Landry Vinyards
Landry is one of our local wine makers.
How smart is he! The Landry booth is right next to the local restaurant. He knows you'll want to wash it down. If
nothing else, you will leave "happy".
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Happy Water Earth Soap
This is a different kind of "happy water"
than Landrys'. We have been buying soap from these folks for years. It's a wonderful gift for that someone you love but dare
not get toooo close to. These folks can help you solve the problem.
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| Spanish R Us "Mexican Foods" |
Spanish R Us
The name says it all! I sampled a sweet and savory
dish and it was delightful. These folks are
delightful too. This young man is a kick! You will enjoy your visit with them.
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| Mara's Farms "Sprouts, Shoots & Prepared Raw Food |
Maras Farms
This is a garden in a box. Remember there is something
here for everyone. Men....... these sprouts are great! I wouldn't kid you. I'm the one who doesn't like the fancy mixed salad
in a bag. I feel healthy just passing this booth.
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| Taylor's Happy Oaks Farm "Farm Fresh Produce" |
Taylor's Happy Oaks Farm
These are the folks that hold the keys that
open the door to the Cousins Spinach Vinagerette and Cousins Creole Tomato salad dressing I was telling you about. The
man standing behind them came all the way from Chicago just to get some.
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| Specialty Dogs "Anything in Hotdogs" |
"Specialty" Dogs
This gives new meaning to the term "Weiner
Dog". (Sorry, I couldn't resist.) We rescued Phoebe Dog and can't imagine a walk without her. You may even catch
her at the "Market" hanging around the
custom made "doggie cookie" table. She does tricks for samples.
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| Windfield Farms "Fresh Baked Goods" |
Windfield Farms
Hot out of the oven, these market fresh
baked goods are a perfect companion to Coffee Ranis' hot coffee or just all by themselves as a snack, take home dessert
or breakfast item.
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| demursfinetea.com |
Demurs
Tea has become the sophisticated alternative
to coffee even in Louisiana, the coffee drinkers capitol. Demurs is a locally owned and operated company that blends their
own teas and can custom blend a tea suited just for your taste.
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| Buzzy's Best "Jellies and Jams" |
Buzzy's Best
You haven't lived until you've had
Buzzys' Mahaw Jelly spread on a piece of Windfield Farm fresh baked bread. We miss Buzzy. She left us a short while back.
Her husband maintains the recipe secrets to Buzzy's Best.
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The City of Covington has developed a website covering
the Farmers Market in detail. It includes dates for each attraction (music, chefs, etc.) and links to other local events and
attractions. If you wish to go there just click the link below.
Farmers Market (City of Covington Website)
"Come enjoy life as it was meant to be."
Blue Willow Bed and Breakfast
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