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.
IT’S OFFICIAL!!!
Farmed & Forged will run every Sunday in 2024 from May 26 - September 29
Join us every week in Downtown La Porte from 11:00a - 2:00p CST
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 on Monroe St between Lincolnway and Washington
SNAP benefits accepted at market info booth!
SECOND SUNDAY COOKING DEMOS
On the second Sunday of each month, the Farmed & Forged Market hosts a live cooking demo with Chef Marcello Marino of La Ventana Culinary School, where he teaches onlookers how to create a signature dish using items purchased from local market vendors.
SNAP/EBT ACCEPTED
SNAP BENEFITS PROGRAM
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
NONPROFIT BENEFICIARY
Each month, a local nonprofit is selected as the market beneficiary. Funds are raised through vendor sales and monetary donations.
During the 2023 season, we are proud to have raised over $4,500 for Michiana Humane Society, Paladin, Inc., Family Advocates, The Play for Jake Foundation and La Ventana Nonprofit Culinary School.