FARMED & FORGED PRODUCERS MARKET
LA PORTE
SUNDAYS • 10AM-1PM CST
Monroe x Lincolnway
Downtown La Porte
MAY 24-SEPTEMBER 27, 2026
In the heart of Downtown La Porte, Farmed & Forged brings neighbors together each week to shop local farms, discover fresh food, and support the small businesses that make our city feel like home.
THIS WEEK AT THE MARKET
Explore La Porte Market
Check back each week for the latest vendor lineup, live music, and new things to look for at the La Porte 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
Allen Street Roasters
We are a local coffee roaster specializing in fresh roasted coffee from all areas of the world. We roast in small batches to bring the best quality right to you.
Bennett Farms
Humanely raising superior quality pork and poultry on green pastures in a sustainable way.
Broderick Farms
We sell beef, pork and chicken all Indiana inspected. Lic in state for Raw milk (for pet use only )
Chocolate Chipper Bakery
Delicious baked goods crafted with a passion in the heart of our certified home-based bakery.
House of Rufus
We are first generation bakers specializing in naturally leavened artisan breads made from locally grown and stone milled organic grains.
Indiana Whisky Co
Artisan veteran owned and operated distillery using only grains, bottles, and boxes from Indiana. All spent grains go to feed local farms' livestock.
J2K Capraio
Hand-making artisanal cheeses from start to finish.
Kankakee Valley Homestead
Certified Naturally Grown market garden in Walkerton Indiana: growing vegetables, fruits, forages, and livestock.
Klug Family Produce
Honoring old traditions while growing new ones: Strawberries, peaches, raspberries.
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Lanays Luau Hawaiian BBQ
Hawaiian BBQ Food Truck.
Mark's Farm Market & Greenhouses
Flowering & houseplant baskets, vegetables & fruit, herbs, cut flowers & fall ornamentals.
Mitzner Meats LLC
Selling frozen beef and pork and fresh blueberries when in season.
Panos Farms
Panos Farms was born from passionate Greek heritage grounded in the pursuit and craftsmanship. Our selection includes LaPorte County local honey, bee pollen and dark aged Balsamic Vinegar.
The Pickle Lady
Gourmet Pickles , In Chips & Spears , On Hot Days We Offer Pickle Lemonade
Welp Makes
Home based vendor/Cottage Baker. I mainly make breads and a few cookies. I am not a sourdough vendor.
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:
Anne’s Oddities
Books and Bling
Eli’s Lemonade & Dirty Sodas
Fabulous Intentions Glass
Giving Tree Chiropractic
Joshua's Wood
LaPorte Lake Association
Lemon Lace Boutique
Long Life
Maletta’s Hot Sauce
Papa Farm Pizza
Salty Girl Bake Club
The Wells Homestead
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
SECOND SUNDAYS
DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR SPECIAL MARKET DAYS
June 14th
WELLNESS DAY
Celebrate wellness, culture, creativity, and community connection through fitness demos, local artists, music, food, wellness vendors, and fresh, whole foods that make feeling good accessible and enjoyable for everyone!
July 12th
KIDS DAY
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 9th
ART DAY
Experience creativity in full color with live art, local makers, and interactive exhibits that celebrate the incredible talent in our community.
September 13th
FARMED TO FORK
Taste the best of Northwest Indiana as local chefs and farmers come together to transform fresh, local ingredients into unforgettable bites.
Every 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!
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.
Get involved
CURIOUS CHEFS PROGRAM
Nurturing young minds through hands-on food education
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!
