The Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Christmas Market scheduled for the evening of Thursday, December 4, has been canceled due to impending bad weather. Holiday shopping will be available at the normal market on Saturday, from 8 am to noon at Moncus Park.
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The Lafayette Farmers & Artisans Christmas Market will light up the Moncus Park Oaks on Thursday, December 4 from 4-8 p.m.
This annual holiday shopping tradition, featuring 60 local market vendors, will offer a rich array of food and gifts showcasing the artisan community's talent and craftsmanship. Louisiana band Whisht will perform traditional Irish and Christmas music beginning at 5:30.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there. Bring the family and capture a holiday photo. The Acadiana Center for the Arts PACE teaching artists will be leading a holiday art activity for the kids. They'll also have Christmas caroling throughout the evening.
Carpooling and bike-riding to the park are encouraged. There will be on-site parking inside the park in the paved lot ($2 per hour) or in the grass of Lafayette Lawn.