FARMED & FORGED PRODUCERS MARKET
HAMMOND
Thursdays • 3:30PM-7PM CST
Dan rabin plaza
425 Sibley St
WILL RETURN 06.03.27
Join us each Thursday in Downtown Hammond for a producers-first market highlighting local farms, fresh food, and the small businesses that keep our community strong.
Presented by the Hammond Development Corporation
SEE YOU NEXT SEASON
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Hammond Market Returns June 3rd
Thank you for an incredible Farmed & Forged season! From fresh local food and handmade goods to live music, family activities, and community partnerships, we loved spending our Thursdays with you in Hammond.
The market may be closed for the season, but we’re already looking forward to welcoming everyone back when Farmed & Forged returns June 3rd, 2027.
Until then, stay connected for market updates, vendor announcements, special events, and everything we have planned for the next season.
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MEET OUR MARKET COMMUNITY
FARMERS + GROWERS
Fresh produce, meat, flowers & locally grown goods
FOOD + DRINK
Bakers, prepared foods, coffee, specialty products & more
MAKERS + ARTISANS
Handmade goods, art, jewelry, home products & gifts
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Local nonprofits, organizations & community resources
MEET OUR SEASONAL VENDORS
At Whisks End
A local baker working out of a commercial kitchen.
Accepts SNAP
Broderick Farms
We sell beef, pork and chicken all Indiana inspected. Lic in state for Raw milk (for pet use only).
Accepts SNAP
Chi-Nuts Inc.
Sweet, salty, and tipsy nuts.
Civara Permanent Jewelry
Permanent jewelry, custom fit and welded on site.
Essential Bread La Pachita
Artisan sourdough breads and handcrafted baked goods made with quality ingredients.
Accepts SNAP
Klug Family Produce
Produce grown honoring old traditions while growing new ones.
Accepts SNAP
Oh My God Pastries, Inc.
Full service bakery: sour dough bread, crosissants, tarts.
Accepts SNAP
Vicini Farms
Small family farm growing spring flowers, fruit and vegetables.
Accepts SNAP
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
THE WHISK & THE FLAME
Live Cooking Demonstrations at Hammond Market
Watch, learn, and taste alongside Chef Blāque and Chef Darrick as they transform fresh, local ingredients into delicious seasonal recipes. Held during Opening Day and Third Thursday markets, The Whisk & The Flame showcases cooking techniques, market-fresh products, and the stories behind the vendors who grow and create them. Explore upcoming demos, featured recipes, and the ingredients you can purchase right here at the market.
SNAP/EBT Accepted
Triple Your SNAP Dollars!
Our SNAP program helps individuals and families stretch their food budgets while accessing fresh, healthy, locally-grown food.
HOW IT WORKS
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Visit the Farmed & Forged Info Booth to swipe your EBT card
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We will triple up to a $20 purchase per market, meaning a $20 SNAP purchase gives you $60 total to spend at the market through our matching program.
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Vouchers can be used on eligible items including fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, breads and cereals, meats, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, and seeds or plants that produce food.
The Hammond SNAP Match Program is Funded in part by a grant from Legacy Foundation, Lake County’s community foundation with additional support from the Hammond Mayor’s Office.
Get involved
CURIOUS CHEFS PROGRAM
Join us during each monthly special market day for Curious Chefs, a fun, hands-on kids program at Farmed & Forged! Kids receive a $2 produce voucher to spend with participating vendors and can choose to complete a market-themed activity to earn prizes throughout the season!
Curious Chefs is a free program from The Collective designed to spark curiosity in kids while teaching them about food, nutrition, and community. Through fun, interactive activities, children learn:
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Where food comes from
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Why fresh food matters for their health and future
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How to explore new foods with confidence and curiosity
Every session combines education with play, empowering kids to make healthy choices and discover the joy of fresh, local food.
HOW YOUR SUPPORT HELPS
Your donation makes this program possible by providing:
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Hands-on learning activities at our markets
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Vouchers for kids to pick out free produce and explore healthy options
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Inclusive access for families of all income levels
We believe food education should be fun, empowering, and accessible to every child. With your support, Curious Chefs is inspiring the next generation of eaters, cooks, and community leaders across Northwest Indiana.
WHEN & WHERE
Curious Chefs happens the special market day of each month at Farmed & Forged markets. Bring your little ones, and let them learn, explore and taste their way through the market!
Nurturing young minds through hands-on food education
