Farmers Market is open 7 days a week with Saturday being the main day for vendors. Farmers Market opens at 7 and goes till around 3 pm. Beside fresh vegetables and fruits, you may find jellys, jams and other assorted food items.
Also, other vendors selling items such as jewelery, hats, etc are located at the Market on South Third Street in Historic Downtown Leesville.
Those wishing to sell at the Market may download an application and the rules below.
For more information you may call 337-239-2444 EXT 9
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Our second annual Gumbo Cook-off will be hosted south of the courthouse on 3rd street at the Farmers Market. Many contestants will be serving gumbo to the public. This is an excellent occasion to come and taste some of the best cooking Vernon Parish has to offer.
| All are invited to attend and enjoy all you can eat gumbo for the following. |
| Adult: $7.00 |
| Child: $3.00 |
Participants: The Gumbo Cook Off is open for the public to join as a participant, however, we do have rules and regulations that must be followed. The entry cost is $25.00 per gumbo. Below is a download link for the rules and regulations, application form, and the Food Safety Website. Please read over all of the rules. Also, please look over the Food Safety site to make sure you are following guidelines that the state requires for food safty at a public event.
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Food Safety Website:
http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/subhome/19
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