FARMED & FORGED PRODUCERS MARKET
MICHIGAN CITY
SATURDAYS • 8AM-12PM CST
800 Washington St
MAY 23-SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
Join us every week in the Uptown Arts District for a vibrant, producers-only market that celebrates local farms, local food, and the small businesses that make our community special.
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 Michigan City Market
Check back each week for the latest vendor lineup, live music, and new things to look for at the Michigan City 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
Broderick Farms
We sell beef, pork and chicken all Indiana inspected. Lic in state for Raw milk (for pet use only). Accepts SNAP
Burek Farms
Fresh fruit and vegetables.
Accepts SNAP
Chi-Nuts Inc.
Sweet, salty, and tipsy nuts.
Flower & Song
Fresh cut flowers, diffusers, plant starts, plants, dried flower hair combs and room spray.
ForestMonsterZ
Hand stitched plushies.
G's Pasta Shoppe
Fresh pasta ravioli and pasta salad.
Accepts SNAP
Grandpas Farm
Various cuts of beef pork lamb and goat All USDA inspected Chicken eggs.
Accepts SNAP.
Green Trail Farms
Family opened and operated flower and produce farm.
Accepts SNAP
Heaven Help Us Pastries
Variety mini breads. Yeast breads and Brownies.
J2K Capraio
Hand-making artisanal cheeses from start to finish.
Accepts SNAP
Juicy Bakes
Gluten free & nut free fruit breads.
Accepts SNAP
Mark's Farm Market & Greenhouses
Flowering & houseplant baskets, vegetables & fruit, herbs, cut flowers & fall ornamentals. Accepts SNAP
Oh My God Pastries, Inc.
Full service bakery: sour dough bread, crosissants, tarts.
Accepts SNAP
Stamper Cheese Company
Artisanal Cheese.
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:
Dunebrook
Essential Bread La Pachita
Gene Catering and Desserts
Hushed Wick LLC
NWI Food Council
The Collective
The Indiana Whiskey Co.
Yummies Drinks
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
SECOND SATURDAYS
DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR SPECIAL MARKET DAYS
June 13th
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 11th
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 8th
FARMERS MARKET DAY
Celebrate National Farmers Market Week with a special market featuring local vendors, family-friendly activities, fresh food, live music, and community fun.
September 12th
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!
