A producers-only market in downtown La Porte

This producers-only market is all about shopping from the source, and features local farmers, artisans, restaurants, breweries and nonprofits, with all raw food items produced within a 100-mile radius of La Porte.

Presented by La Porte Urban Enterprise Association

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Farmed & Forged will run every Sunday in 2025 from May 25 - September 28 | 10a - 1p CST

Crowd of people at an outdoor market with vendor tents along a street, trees, and a blue sky.

Join us every week in Downtown La Porte!

  • Free Admission

  • All ages welcome

  • Local farmers, producers, makers & foragers

  • High-quality artisan vendors

  • Locally-made food & drinks

  • Live music & entertainment

  • Benefiting a local nonprofit each month

  • Located at the corner of Monroe & Lincolnway

  • SNAP benefits accepted at market info booth!

INTERESTED IN BEING A VENDOR!?

SNAP/EBT ACCEPTED

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TRIPLE YOUR SNAP DOLLARS!

Our SNAP benefits program allows those utilizing the national food-assistance program to purchase healthy, locally-produced foods at the market.

  • ACCESS LOCAL FOODS: Purchase fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, breads and cereals, meats, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, and seeds/plants that produce food and herbs

  • EASY TO USE: Stop by the Farmed & Forged market booth to swipe EBTs card and receive vouchers

Our SNAP program is supported by a grant from Health Foundation of La Porte.

A young woman in a gray beanie and red jacket kneels on wet pavement, hugging a brown and white dog with a yellow 'Adopt Me' collar. Behind them is a table with a blue and white sign for the Michiana Humane Society, and a woman in a red hoodie standing at the booth. There is a spinning wheel, donation signs, and various informational materials on the table, with wet ground indicating recent rain.

NONPROFIT BENEFICIARY

Each month, a local nonprofit is selected as the market beneficiary. Funds are raised through vendor sales and monetary donations.

During the ‘23-’24 seasons, we are proud to have raised and donated over $10,000 to local nonprofits and causes.

Interested in being a nonprofit beneficiary?

Want to perform at one of our Farmed & Forged Markets this season?

We're on the lookout for vibrant performers to entertain our community.