The Zachary Community Farmer’s Market is an open-air market, comprised of a group of area farmers selling fresh produce each Saturday in Downtown Zachary behind Zachary City Hall at the HugYourPeople Park at Lee Street @ Virginia Street, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over 60 local vendors including craftspeople make a visit to the market on Saturdays to sell handmade crafts,  showcasing local artists and craftsmanship and fresh produce. On the second Saturday of each month, the Zachary Cars and Coffee Club offer an open car show displaying vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles. If you are interested in showing your classic car, this group encourages you to come out and showcase.

THIS Year's theme is SPACE PAWS! Sign up to participate in the parade with your pup(s) as a walker, or a rider (either motorized or non motorized). Costume Contest for the BEST costumes with our theme!! MORE DETAILS coming... but sign up at our website now! We are looking for Vendors (Food & Non Food)... signup at our website: https://www.mustluvdogs.org

Important Bunny Hop Details

There will be multiple events going on downtown on race day.  Please try to park in the Catholic Church parking lot on Lee Street.  There should be “Event Parking” signs visible.

Race route: 

 1. Start/finish is very close to Virginia Street Snowballs
 2. Lee Street to New Weis Road
 3. New Weis Road to Old Baker Road to Chestnut Street
 4. Take a left on 39th Street then a right on N Cedar Street
 5. Left on Cedar Street
 6. Left on Hemlock Street
 7. Left on Elizabeth Place
 8. Left on Karen Elizabeth
 9. Right back on 39th Street
 10. Right on Chestnut Street and follow the route back to the finish line

Calling all Cooks for Lane’s 10th Annual Code Red Chili & Salsa Cook-Off

Do you make a mean bowl of chili? Is your salsa the best around? Put your skills to the test and join in the HOT competition at Lane Foundation’s 10th Annual Code Red Chili & Salsa Cook-off, set for Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., in Downtown Zachary, 4650 Main Street.

The Code Red Chili & Salsa Cook-off competition is open to amateurs and professionals of ALL AGES, and offers companies, organizations, and individuals the opportunity to compete in an exciting and fun environment!

There are five cooking competition categories: Judges Red Chili, Judges Non-Traditional, Judges Salsa, People’s Choice Chili, and People’s Choice Salsa. The Team Spirit award is not solely about the taste of the food, but how well the team embodies the spirit of the cook-off through their presentation, team costumes, decorations, and overall attitude!

Admission and parking to this family-friendly event are FREE. In addition to tasting some world-class chili and salsa, bring the family and enjoy an arts & crafts market, kids zone, games, food trucks, and live music at the gazebo all day.

Team entry fees range from $40 -$60. Compete in one category or ALL! To register a team, sponsor the event, participate in the arts & crafts market, or volunteer, please contact the Lane Foundation office at 225-658-6699 or email tpayment@lanermc.org.