Things to do this week in Baton Rouge: BREADA’s seasonal farmers markets, Greater Baton Rouge State Fair and more

Visit the farmers market Tuesday and Wednesday

Red Stick Farmers Market reopens its seasonal Tuesday and Wednesday markets this week.

Starting Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Red Stick Farmers Market will host farmers and food vendors every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Main Library at Goodwood. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Red Stick Farmers Market will reopen its weekly Wednesday Mobile Market, which operates from 9 a.m. to noon at the ExxonMobil YMCA, located at 7717 Howell Blvd.

Listen to a symphonic concert Tuesday

Attend the LSU Symphonic Winds’ season-opening concert on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Union Theatre.

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $20 for adults and $13 for students. 

The Union Theatre is located on LSU’s student union on Tower Drive. 

Learn about a mythical French legend Tuesday

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m., researcher Katherine Gividen will present “In Search of the Beast of Gévaudan: Following the Trail of France’s Real-Life Monster” at the Main Library at Goodwood. 

The program will explore the history of France’s most enduring wildlife mystery. 

This event is free and open to the public. The Main Library is located at 7711 Goodwood Blvd. 

Attend the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair this month

The Greater Baton Rouge State Fair opens this Thursday, Oct. 22, and runs until Nov. 1 at the BREC Airline Highway Park and Fairgrounds.

The fair will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. 

Ticket prices vary by date. Click here to purchase tickets. BREC Airline Highway Park and Fairgrounds is at 16072 Airline Hwy.