The Beaucoup section attended the Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market at Moncus Park. Below are their thoughts.
Lili Nguyen
Food Reviewer
I arrived at the farmer’s market at 8 a.m. to meet my coworkers on a hot day. We explored the bustling tents, browsing everything from fresh produce to handmade crafts. My favorite stop was the jewelry tent, filled with unique pieces, but I only bought my usual lavender lemonade from Magnolia Moon for $6 since I had already eaten. We found a shady spot under a tree to relax, chat and share what we had picked up.
One coworker got a candle with an amazing scent. As the sun grew hotter, we decided to leave.
By the time we left, the parking lot was packed and cars were at a standstill trying to get in. Moncus Park, my favorite spot in Lafayette, was as lively as ever. I visit often with friends, my dogs, and my boyfriend—especially for the Farmer’s Market, where there’s always something new to enjoy.
Ellie Schmidt
Layout Manager
This was my first time ever visiting a farmers market, and it completely exceeded my expectations.
I always assumed farmers markets were just tables selling produce and animal products, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. It was also my first time at Moncus Park, which was much larger than expected.
As soon as we arrived, we were starving, so we went straight to the food booths. I grabbed a lemonade and a delicious salmon toast.
The vendors had an amazing variety— jewelry, books, artwork and local honey. We left with three candles and some honeycomb. Afterward, we walked around to avoid spending more, but the booths were so tempting. It was great seeing the community, and by mid-morning, the crowd had really grown. I had a fantastic time and can’t wait to go back! The Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Market is at Moncus Park every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
Morgan Courville
Copy Editor
Although I can often be found at local farmers markets, flea markets, art walks and antique shops, this was my first time visiting the Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market at Moncus Park. I attribute this to me not being a morning person in the slightest and the market opening at 8 a.m., but regardless, I am glad I experienced it.
We got there pretty early so parking was a breeze and it wasn’t too crowded, so we were able to take a walk around to see all the artisan and food vendors that the farmers market had to offer. There were actually quite a few vendors that I recognized from my many times attending art walks downtown and several that I had never seen before.
There were multiple jewelry vendors which were definitely up my alley and I ended up purchasing some crystal jewelry from one. The man running the booth even gave advice on caring for the necklace and earrings I got.
Overall, this was a great Saturday activity to do either by yourself or with family and friends.
It was a great way to shop locally and experience some great food and small booths that you might not get to shop at on a regular basis.
Isabelle Brumley
Food Reviewer
With it being my first time at a farmers market in Lafayette, I must say that I was impressed.
Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Moncus Park transforms into a bustling marketplace where local farmers and artisans showcase their products. Visitors can find an array of seasonal fruits and vegetables, homemade jams, fresh-baked bread and organic meats, all sourced from local producers.
While looking through the vendors, I noticed one that caught my attention: an authentic Turkish breakfast vendor. I tried their avocado toast with eggs and bacon on top of it, and it was the best avocado toast I have ever tasted. The seasonings were on point and the bacon and eggs were perfectly cooked.
As I looked further into the market, I bought some homemade honey from a local farmer and two authentic candles that brought the fall season into my apartment.
Overall, the Farmers Market was a wonderful experience, and I hope to visit it again soon.
