A producers-only market in Northwest Indiana
This 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 each market.
KIDS WEEKEND IS JULY 12 & 13
Join us for Kids Weekend at Farmed & Forged!
We're celebrating the launch of our new Curious Chefs program with two family-friendly market days packed with fun, learning, and local flavor. Kids will receive a free $2 produce voucher, complete a fun activity for a chance to win $10 in Market Money, and enjoy visits from community partners, special treats, and giveaways.
Saturday, July 12 in Michigan City (8 AM – 12 PM) and Sunday, July 13 in La Porte (10 AM – 1 PM).
Curious Chefs Launch: Free $2 produce voucher for every child
Kids activity with a chance to win $10 in Market Money
Email sign-up giveaway: Win a Farmed & Forged tote + $20 in Market Money
Free books and family resources (Dunebrook – MC only)
K9 Unit demos (Freya – MC; LPPD – LP)
Fire safety & fire truck experience (MCFD & LPFD)
Live show tunes performance (Canterbury Theatre – MC only)
D&D goodies with donuts and ice cream (MC only)
Custom keychains from Second Star Keychains (LP only)
Games and activities with Full Tilt Arcade (LP, weather permitting)
Triple SNAP Match available at both markets
Boys & Girls Club Back-to-School Donation Drive - White and colored cardstock, glue sticks and bottles, markers, Sharpies, crayons, Kleenex, paper towels, ziplock bags of all sizes, disinfecting wipes, Play Doh, and small “treasure box” style prizes.
Donations can be dropped off at the info booth at either market location during Kids Weekend, thank you for helping us support local kids and classrooms!
THANK YOU TO OUR WEEKEND SPONSOR, CORNERSTONE ACCOUNTING & CONSULTING
Curious Chefs is a free kids program created by The Collective that’s all about teaching children where food comes from, how to prepare it, and why it matters - through fun, hands-on activities focused on nutrition and local food education.
Your donation helps provide:
Hands-on learning activities
Vouchers for kids to pick out free produce at the market
Access for all families, no matter their income
We believe food education should be fun, empowering, and accessible to everyone. Every dollar helps us bring Curious Chefs to life for kids across Northwest Indiana.
Curious Chefs is currently taking place on the second weekend of every month.
Donate to this pilot program today!
FARMED & FORGED MARKET LOCATIONS
Michigan City, IN
Saturdays May 24 - September 27
8a - noon CST
La Porte, IN
Sundays May 25 - September 28
10a-1p CST
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
The Farmed & Forged SNAP Program is supported by a grant from Health Foundation of La Porte
CULTIVATED BY OUR SPONSORS, ROOTED IN COMMUNITY
Farmed & Forged is more than a market - it’s a movement to uplift local small businesses, families, and nonprofits by creating inclusive, welcoming spaces in La Porte and Michigan City. Thanks to the support of our generous sponsors, we’re not only making fresh, local food accessible to all — we’re growing a stronger, more connected community.
La Porte presented by the La Porte Urban Enterprise Association | Michigan City presented by The City of Michigan City
The Farmed & Forged SNAP Program is supported by a grant from Health Foundation of La Porte
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Cornerstone Accounting & Consulting // 1st Source Bank // NiSource Charitable Foundation
NONPROFIT BENEFICIARY
Each month, a local nonprofit is selected as the market beneficiary. Funds are raised through vendor sales and monetary donations.
Since our kicks off in 2023, we are proud to have raised over $10,000 for Michiana Humane Society, Paladin, Inc., Family Advocates, The Play for Jake Foundation, La Ventana Nonprofit Culinary School, Harbor Country Pride, Neighbor by Neighbor and our SNAP Community Match Fund.