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FARMED & FORGED PRODUCERS MARKET

LA PORTE

SUNDAYS • 10AM-1PM CST

Monroe x Lincolnway

Downtown La Porte

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WILL RETURN 05.30.27

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.

SEE YOU NEXT SEASON

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

La Porte Market Returns May 30

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 Sundays with you in La Porte.

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The market may be closed for the season, but we’re already looking forward to welcoming everyone back when Farmed & Forged returns May 30, 2027.

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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

Farmed & Forged brings together local farmers, food producers, makers, small businesses, and community organizations from across Northwest Indiana.

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While the market is closed for the season, you can still discover the people and businesses who helped make this year’s La Porte Market possible.

FARMERS + GROWERS
Fresh produce, meat, flowers & locally grown goods

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FOOD + DRINK
Bakers, prepared foods, coffee, specialty products & more

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MAKERS + ARTISANS
Handmade goods, art, jewelry, home products & gifts

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Local nonprofits, organizations & community resources

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK

Help us make next season even better! If you visited Farmed & Forged this year, take our quick End-of-Season Shopper Survey and share your favorite experiences, feedback, and ideas for the future.

STAY IN THE LOOP

The market may be closed, but there’s more to come! Sign up for the Farmed & Forged newsletter for market updates, special events, vendor news, and everything you need to know before we return.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VENDOR?

Want to be part of a future Farmed & Forged season? Learn more about our markets, vendor opportunities, and how to get involved when applications open.

RELIVE THE SEASON

From fresh local food to live music, cooking demos, kids activities, and special markets, there was a lot to celebrate this year. Follow Farmed & Forged on social to look back at the season and stay connected between markets.

SEE YOU MAY 30!

Save the date! Farmed & Forged La Porte returns May 30, 2027. We can’t wait for another season of local farmers, makers, food, community, and Sundays at the market.

SUPPORT LA PORTE EDUCATION

Farmed & Forged is proud to support the La Porte Educational Development Foundation and the work they do for local students and educators. Keep the impact going beyond market season by making a donation.

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MEET OUR SEASONAL VENDORS

Bennett Farm at the La Porte Farmed & Forged farmers market

Bennett Farms

Humanely raising​ superior quality pork and poultry on green pastures in a sustainable way.

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Broderick Farm at the La Porte Farmed & Forged farmers market

Broderick Farms

We sell beef, pork and chicken all Indiana inspected. Lic in state for Raw milk (for pet use only).

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Chi-Nuts at the La Porte Farmed & Forged farmers market

Chi-Nuts Inc.

Sweet, salty, and tipsy nuts.

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House of Rufus at the La Porte Farmed & Forged farmers market

House of Rufus

We are first generation bakers specializing in naturally leavened artisan breads made from locally grown and stone milled organic grains.

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Indiana Whiskey at the La Porte Farmed & Forged farmers market

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.

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J2K at the La Porte Farmed & Forged farmers market

J2K Capraio

Hand-making artisanal cheeses from start to finish. 

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Klug family produce at the La Porte Farmed & Forged farmers market

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.

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Mark's Farm Market & Greenhouses

Flowering & houseplant baskets, vegetables & fruit, herbs, cut flowers & fall ornamentals.

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Mitzner Meats LLC

Selling frozen beef and pork and fresh blueberries when in season.

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Panos Farms at the La Porte Farmed & Forged farmers market

Panos Farms

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.

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The Pickle Lady at the La Porte Farmed & Forged farmers market

The Pickle Lady

Gourmet Pickles , In Chips & Spears , On Hot Days We Offer Pickle Lemonade

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Welp Makes at the La Porte Farmed & Forged farmers market

Welp Makes

Home based vendor/Cottage Baker. I mainly make breads and a few cookies. I am not a sourdough vendor.

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Rieth-Riley a sponsor of the La Porte Farmed & Forged farmers market

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

WIMS a sponsor of the La Porte Farmed & Forged farmers market

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Cornerstone a sponsor of the La Porte Farmed & Forged farmers market
La Porte Urban Enterprise Asociation a sponsor of the La Porte Farmed & Forged farmers market
1st Source Bank a sponsor of the La Porte Farmed & Forged farmers market
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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

  • Visit the Farmed & Forged Info Booth to swipe your EBT card

  • 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.

  • 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

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BECOME A VENDOR

Showcase your products and connect directly with the community at Farmed & Forged.

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PLAY live music

Bring energy and atmosphere to the market by sharing your music with our crowd.

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VOLUNTEER

Markets are more fun behind the scenes! Support local & be a part of the community.

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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

  • Why fresh food matters for their health and future

  • 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:

  • Hands-on learning activities at our markets

  • Vouchers for kids to pick out free produce and explore healthy options

  • 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!

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