Christmas in July and Other Markets in Lafayette This Weekend

Markets in Lafayette and nearby this weekend
Alyssa Schiaffino,
LARC's Acadian Village: Christmas in July
Fom LARC's Acadian Village

LAFAYETTE, La. – This Saturday marks exactly five months until Christmas. We’re closer to 2027 than we are to the start of 2026, which feels unbelievable.

Whether you need a moment to let that soak in or you’ve already been counting down the days until the 2026 holiday season, this weekend is the perfect Christmas in July weekend for you to get in the shopping spirit.

Markets in Lafayette this weekend offer several opportunities to shop ahead for the holidays or treat yourself in celebration of making it this far through 2026!

LARC’s Acadian Village: Christmas in July

LARC’s Acadian Village will host its Christmas in July Shop and Stroll Market this Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 and includes free photos with Santa. Other highlights include:

  • Local vendors
  • Food trucks
  • Historic village
  • The Acadian Village’s general store
  • Face painting and fun jump for kids

LARC’s Acadian Village, located at 200 Greanleaf Dr. in Lafayette, is a 19th-century staged Acadian village featuring authentic Acadian homes. All revenue generated from tourism, sales and events at LARC’s Acadian Village benefits LARC’s programming and aid for individuals with developmental disabilities.

While you’re enjoying the Christmas in July energy at the Acadian Village, you can head to even more markets happening in the area.

Other Markets in Lafayette This Weekend

Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market

  • Moncus Park, 2913 Johnston St., Lafayette, La., 70503
  • Saturday, July 25, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • According to Lafayette Travel, the market offers seasonal, farm-based products and artisanal creations from local producers, artists and vendors in a celebratory atmosphere of community, enrichment and entrepreneurism.
  • See the list of vendors online at marketatmoncuspark.com.

Lafayette’s Hub City Farmer’s Market

  • Oil Center Association, 461 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, La., 70503
  • Saturday, July 25, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • According to Lafayette Travel, the market’s goal is to educate consumers about local farming and seasonality of production, provide a place for small family farms to sell their goods directly to consumers and be a strong producer-only market, with local artists joining the market on the third Saturday of every month.

Fightingville Fresh Market

  • 315 W. Simcoe St., Lafayette, La., 70501
  • Saturday, July 25, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • A neighborhood market selling fresh produce.
  • Pre-order form online.

Saturday Farmer’s Market by Johnson’s Boucanière

  • 111 St. John St., Lafayette, La., 70501
  • Saturday, July 25, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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Nearby:

Full Moon Market – Carencro

  • 1210 E St. Peter St., Carencro, La., 70520
  • Saturday, July 25, 5 p.m.
  • Vendor info

Teche Area Farmer’s Market – New Iberia

  • 102 W. Main St., Bouligny Plaza, New Iberia, La., 70560
  • Saturday, July 25, 7 – 11 a.m.
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