FARMED & FORGED PRODUCERS MARKET
HAMMOND
Thursdays • 3:30PM-7PM CST
Dan rabin plaza
425 Sibley St
MAY 28-SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
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
CELEBRATE NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK!
We're giving away three baskets filled with goodies from our amazing local vendors - one for each market! Enter all week long for your chance to win!
HOW TO ENTER:
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Comment on our Basket Giveaway post on Facebook or Instagram or Tag a friend and like for an entry
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Sign up for one of our newsletters using the link below!
Entry Deadline: Sunday, August 9, 2026 • 11:59 PM CST
Winners will be announced August 10th via email!
WHERE TO PICK UP YOUR BASKET
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Hammond: Thursday, August 13th
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Michigan City: Saturday, August 15th
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La Porte: Sunday, August 16tth
BASKET GIVEAWAY
farmers market week
THIS WEEK AT THE MARKET
Explore Hammond Market
Check back each week for the latest vendor lineup, live music, and new things to look for at the Hammond Market!
Here are just a few of the things you will find at the Hammond market each week:
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Free admission, all ages welcome
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Local farmers, producers, makers, and foragers
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High-quality artisan vendors
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Locally-made food and drinks
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Live music and rotating entertainment
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Each market supports a local nonprofit
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Family-friendly activities
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SNAP benefits accepted
MEET OUR SEASONAL VENDORS
At Whisks End
A local baker working out of a commercial kitchen.
Accepts SNAP
Bennett Farms
Humanely raising superior quality pork and poultry on green pastures in a sustainable way.
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
GUEST VENDORS THIS WEEK
In addition to our seasonal vendors, we welcome a rotating selection of guest vendors bringing fresh products, handmade goods, food, art, and unique finds to the market throughout the season. This weeks guest vendors are:
A Red Bird
Assuage Therapies
Essential Bread La Pachita
FAAD
Gene Catering and Desserts
Girl Scouts
HDC
House of Healing Roots
Jack Wittle
LaSoul
MJ Polish Deli
Rooted Minds
Solstice
Sticky Fingers
THE ART TABLE INC.
The Brew Box
Wrapped N Love by Granny
Yummies Drinks
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
HAMMOND ART WALK
A monthly downtown experience celebrating local artists, businesses, creativity, and community.
Explore Downtown Hammond in a new way through the Hammond Art Walk, a Third Thursday experience that brings together local artists, creative pop-ups, business stops, live demonstrations, food, music, and community programming. Held alongside Hammond Farmed & Forged, the Art Walk creates a walkable downtown experience designed to connect residents with local art, small businesses, and the creative energy of the city.
THIRD THURSDAYS
DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR SPECIAL MARKET DAYS
Funding provided by a grant from Legacy Foundation, Lake County’s community foundation
Each Month
CURIOUS CHEFS
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!
June 18th
JUNETEENTH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Celebrate Juneteenth at Farmed & Forged with local artists, music, food, vendors, and fresh, whole foods as we honor culture, resilience, community, and freedom.
July 30th
KIDS DAY - RESCHEDULED
Bring the whole family for hands-on activities, games, and fun designed to spark curiosity and get kids excited about local food and community.
August 20th
ART DAY
Experience creativity in full color with live art, local makers, and interactive exhibits that celebrate the incredible talent in our community.
September 17th
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
Spend an evening filled with culture, creativity, food, music, and meaningful community connection, while highlighting the traditions and experiences that make our community stronger together.
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
