Main Street Market marks grand reopening week in Baton Rouge

BREADA is holding a weeklong grand reopening of Main Street Market in Baton Rouge through Feb. 7, featuring a revitalized space and five new vendors.

Main Street Market in downtown Baton Rouge is holding a weeklong grand reopening organized by the Big River Economic & Agricultural Development Alliance (BREADA). The celebration runs through Feb. 7 and highlights the market's revitalized space and new vendors. Since opening in 2002, the market has helped incubate small food businesses and raise awareness of local fresh foods. BREADA frames the reopening as a continuation of its work to support local farmers and food entrepreneurs. Key details: - A formal ribbon cutting and official reopening ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Feb. 3 with community partners and city leaders. - Wellness Wednesday is set for Feb. 4 at 11:30 a.m., featuring quick cooking demonstrations by BREADA's Nutrition Education Manager, Nick Bennett, rotating every 30 minutes from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and a noon lunchtime yoga session led by BREADA board member Tracy Morganti. - Live music from Ashley Orlando is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 5. - Farm Fresh Friday on Feb. 6 (7 a.m. to 2 p.m.) will include a River & Roots Market pop-up with products from Red Stick Farmers Market vendors. - On Feb. 7 beginning at 8 a.m., the schedule includes a live cooking demonstration in the teaching kitchen, live music from King Solomon, a kid-friendly scavenger hunt and the Baton Rouge Arts Market. - Main Street Market is open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 501 Main St.; the reopening introduces five new vendors: River & Roots Market, The Cozy Griddle, Sapor: Indian Fusion, Vivian's Rotisserie & Grill and Louisiana Creole Creations. Summary: The weeklong reopening highlights BREADA's efforts to strengthen Baton Rouge's local food economy and showcases a mix of food offerings and community programming. The celebration runs through Feb. 7, with a formal ribbon cutting on Feb. 3 and daily events that culminate in a joint day with the Red Stick Farmers Market on Feb. 7.