Photos: BREADA's unveil's renovated Main Street Market at Farm Fête fundraiser
BREADA’s renovated Main Street Market, unveiled Thursday night at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser, is a breath of fresh air for downtown Baton Rouge. The space at 501 Main St. is the same size, but the expanded walkway with new floors and seating areas makes the overall space more community friendly.
“We are so thrilled with the outcome. We finally have a space where people can gather — and make it community focused,” said Darlene Adams Rowland, BREADA executive director.
With four permanent restaurant spaces and a BREADA store that will also host cooking demonstrations to expand educational programs, the new space provides abundant possibilities, Rowland said.
Renovations include a full commercial kitchen.
Rowland says a complete signage package is still in the works that will tell BREADA’s story and remind people that the market is run by a nonprofit that works to connect farmers with economic opportunities and families with fresh food.
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Taylor Francies places food samples of Louisiana Shrimp and Grits on the counter for the Houmas House during the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Patrick O’Connor enjoys some of the food while attending the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Drummer Chris Lee tries the Charcuterie Board at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Mark Fisher looks over items for the silent auction at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Guest explore the new space during the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Guest explore the new space during the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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A tray of Boudin Cheesecake Tarts from City Club of Baton Rouge wait for guest at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Cuisine’s offering of Jack Fruit Enchilada with Mole Rosa at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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The crew from Bergeron’s City Market prepare Smoked Salmon Terrine for the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Jeff Byrnes pours glasses of Blueberry Mint Margarita’s for Overpass Merchant at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Glasses of Blueberry Mint Margarita’s for Overpass Merchant at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Yvette Hulin makes a drink using rum from the Oxbow Rum Distillery during annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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A worker from Chow Yum adds cups of Shrimp and Pork meatball at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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A guest tries the Pulled pork and Grits from Eliza Restaurant and Bar at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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John Gray and friends perform at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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A tray of Chocolate Cake Orbs waits to be eaten at the booth for Louisiana Crave-A-Ball at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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A guest enjoys the new space at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Heather Day serves guest at Market Mojito during the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Guest enjoy the food and drink at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Guest enjoy the food and drink at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Guest enjoy the food and drink at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Workers from Building 5 serve samples of their lemonade blends during the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Guest look at items from the silent auction at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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A chef from City Club of Baton Rouge adds new Boudin Cheesecake Tarts to be sampled at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Guest enjoy the food and drink at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Workers from the Oxbow Rum Distillery booth pose holding different rum flavors at the annual Farm Fête fundraiser benefiting BREADA’s outreach programs on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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