New Orleans Map and Directions to • After crossing the lake, go approximately 8 miles to Michoud Farmers Market I-510 (Exit 246A). USDA’s Michoud Farmers Market is located on the • From I-10 go south on I-510 to Exit 2C (third exit). NASA Facility, Building 350. • Veer left when exit splits and turn left onto Old Michoud Gentilly Road. • Go east 0.7 miles to Michoud Assembly Facility on the right. Farmers • PARK in the Visitors Parking Lot (in front of the flag pole). Market Direction from Chalmette: • Turn onto LA-47 N/Paris Road towards the green bridge (landmarks - CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens Pharmacy). • Take the Almonaster Boulevard exit, EXIT 2C, toward Old Gentilly Road. From downtown New Orleans or the • Keep right to take the Almonaster Boulevard ramp. French Quarter (approximately 20-25 • Merge onto Almonaster Avenue. minutes): Michoud Farmers Market • TURN RIGHT on North Claiborne Avenue • Almonaster Avenue becomes Old Gentilly Road. (approximately ½ mile). • Continue pass the red light (Michoud Boulevard). • Continue on North Claiborne Avenue, ENTER • 13800 OLD GENTILLY ROAD is on the right (shortly elevated I-10 East “ON” ramp (Exit 235) before the next red light). on the right. • Continue on I-10 East to the Chalmette Exit (I-510 South). Take the I-510 South exit. Continue on I-510 South (approximately 2.8 miles). TAKE the third exit (NASA/Almonaster, Exit 2C) stay in the left lane, and veer left. • At intersection, make an IMMEDIATE LEFT. Cross the overpass and go east 0.7 miles on Old Gentilly Road. • The NASA/Michoud Assembly Facility is on the right. NFC is located in the first 2-story blonde brick building. Enter the Visitors Parking area (look for sign). Michoud Farmers Market • PARK in the Visitors Parking (in front of the USDA & NASA Facility flag pole). 13800 Old Gentilly Road Michoud Farmers Market New Orleans, LA 70129 USDA & NASA Facility From Slidell, Louisiana or points east: Phone: 504-426-0264 13800 Old Gentilly Road • At Slidell, proceed on I-10 west across Fax: 303-205-3470 New Orleans, LA 70129 Lake Pontchartrain. E-mail: [email protected] Michoud Farmers Market Now Serving the New Orleans East Community The Michoud Farmers Market gathers bi-weekly Michelle Evans at 504-426-0264 or by email at on Wednesday. Participating vendors offer a [email protected]. 2014 Market Dates variety of fruits, vegetables, jellies, jams, seafood, Who Can Visit? Wednesday and popcorn. The prepared items are all fresh and The Michoud Farmers Market is open to the 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. produced locally. The market is open to the entire general public and offers free parking, indoor March 19 August 6 & 20 Michoud Assembly Facility and the surrounding restroom facilities, as well as, a warm and community. courteous staff. April 2, 16 & 30 September 3 & 17 How Can I Become a Vendor? Hours of Operation May 14 & 28 October 1, 15 & 29 Vendors with a valid license are invited to apply. The market operates bi-weekly on Wednesday, June 11 & 25 November 19 A limited number of “free” booths are still from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Building 350, July 9 & 23 December 17 available. If you or someone you know would like NASA Michoud Facility, 13800 Old Gentilly Road, to participate as a vendor, please contact New Orleans, LA.