Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
BBQ Weather | September 2, 2019 |
Fresh & Local:BBQ WeatherThe Crescent City Farmers Market Backyard BBQ is back for round two. Join us at Central City BBQ on Sunday, October 13th from 4-7pm for this family-friendly fundraiser benefiting the Crescent City Farmers Market. The Backyard BBQ will feature over 20 local farm-supporting restaurants, a whole pig roast, local beers, garden-to-glass cocktails, live music, silent auction, and fall-themed kids activities. Enjoy small plates featuring local, seasonal ingredients from: Aglio, Bacchanal, Barracuda, Carmo, Clancy’s, Cochon Butcher, Del Fuego Taqueria, Gabrielle, Jack Rose, LUVI, Marjie’s Grill, Max Well, Mosquito Supper Club, Saba, Turkey and the Wolf, Toups Meatery, and more. Your support will help to preserve and grow our city's local food system and sustain the mission and programs of the Crescent City Farmers Market. Tickets are on sale now! Tickets start at $60 for adults and $5 for children and include all the eating, drinking, and dancing you can do! Don’t sleep on our Patron Party tickets, which offer one hour early entry, special acknowledgement and thank you gift! If you are interested in participating or donating a silent auction item please contact us here. |
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Picks of the Week:Market ScheduleJust a reminder that our Ochsner, Bywater, and Rivertown markets are seasonal and currently on summer break. These markets will resume the first week in October. Until then, please continue to support our farmers, fishers, and food producers at our other year-round, rain or shine markets! |
EggplantIt’s the most wonderful time of year! Eggplant season is here! Call it eggplant, aubergine or brinjal - this globally cultivated veg can range from small to large, round to oblong and white to deep purple. Globe, Japanese, Graffiti and Fairytale are just some of the varieties now available at our markets. Eggplant is a high-fiber, low-calorie veggie with a meaty flavor and texture which makes it an excellent choice for a meatless main. It is antioxidant rich, and anti-inflammatory and shown to boost brain health! Roast one up for a savory baba ghanouj dip or check out our Recipe of the Week for a yummy Eggplant Parmesan. Ciao! |
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Vendor of the Week:Miss Green JeansMGJ is spicing up the Tuesday Uptown market with artisan hot sauces! Homemade and locally sourced since 2013, these fermented hot sauces have a delicious balance of heat and flavor. And with flavors like Carrot Blaze, Sweet Potato Habanero and Sizzlin’ Citrus you’re bound to find one to fire up those taste buds! And that’s not all! MGJ offers sweet treats too!! Her sweet offerings include a rotating selection of seasonal jams and marmalades like Red Pepper & Rosemary Jam and Citrus Sunshine Marmalade (coming in December). Come by, say hi and pick up a bottle or two, or three! |
Tuesday’s Green Plate Special:Congregation Coffee RoastersYou can catch avid market shoppers - Congregation Coffee Roasters at the Green Plate Special tent this month. Congregation Coffee Roasters is a small start-up company conceived in the back of a shotgun house in New Orleans, April 2015. Congregation Coffee Roasters' (whose name is inspired by the collective noun for a group of alligators) mission is to provide New Orleans and the Gulf Region with quality roasted whole bean specialty coffee. In addition to serving some of the best coffee in NOLA, Congregation Coffee Roasters also features a seasonal, rotating menu of breakfast and lunch items at both of their brick-and-mortars. Come check out what they are cookin’ every Tuesday in September! |
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Recipe of the Week:Eggplant ParmesanEvery young (and old) chef has looked to Jamie Oliver for a classic recipe. This eggplant parm recipe featured in the NY Times is no exception. Load up on your fav eggplant, fresh and dry herbs, and a crusty loaf of bread from the market for this end of summer staple. What’s your favorite dish to make after visiting the Crescent City Farmers Market? Share your recipes with us on Instagram or Facebook or even Twitter and it might be featured in our weekly newsletter! |
About Us
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.