Michigan City Farmed & Forged Market

09/12/2026

We’re here 8am-12pm!

Come say hi and join us for our live cooking demo at 9:45am with Chef Shante & Chef Blāque 🍴

09/12/2026

FF Saturday! 👩‍🌾🌻

It’s our second-to-last market of the season! Come join us at 800 Washington St in Michigan City and shop local with your favorites, including Burek Farms, Mark's Farm Market & Greenhouses, Oh, My God Pastries, MJ Polish Deli and many more! 💚

🍳 Farmed to Fork Special Market!
Enjoy a live cooking demonstration, plus fun activities for the kids! The first 50 kids will receive swag bags and double $2 Chef’s Cash! 👩‍🍳

💳 SNAP shoppers, this market only! Stop by the info booth to quadruple your SNAP benefits—swipe $20 and receive $80 to spend on in-season, SNAP-eligible foods like meat, bread, eggs, cheese, fruits, vegetables, and more!

🎶 Come enjoy some good tunes from MJ Bailey, our one-man band!

Join us today and next Saturday for our final FF Saturday of the season. It’s been an amazing season, let’s end it on a high note! 🌸

09/11/2026

We are excited to have our partner, HealthLinc, at the market this Saturday!

Stop by their booth to meet their team, pick up fun giveaway items for all ages, and learn how they can help support your family's health & wellness needs.

What They’ll Be Offering & Sharing:

📋 Health Insurance Navigation & Case Management: Get guidance and support for Medicaid, Marketplace, and Medicare SHIP.
🩺 Comprehensive Whole-Person Care Info: Learn about their full medical services, sliding fee scale options, and affordable prescription assistance through their RX (340B) program.
🎁 Free Promotional Giveaways: Fun and useful items available for kids and adults!

📅 Tomorrow, Sept 12th
⏰ 8:00AM – 12:00PM
📍800 Washington St

09/11/2026

We are offering an incredible Quadruple SNAP Match at our Farmed to Fork markets this weekend!

Spend $20 in SNAP/EBT, and you’ll receive $80 TOTAL in market tokens to spend on fresh, locally grown food with eligible vendors! This special $20 = $80 match is available THIS WEEKEND ONLY in Michigan City and La Porte!

OTHER MARKET HIGHLIGHTS:
👨‍🍳 Live Cooking Demo: Watch award-winning Chef Blāque cook live alongside talented local chef, Shante (Divalicious Desserts Bakery & Cafe)!
🧑‍🍳 Curious Chefs Kids' Special: Swag bags and Double Chef's Cash for the first 50 kids at each market!

Michigan City
📅 Tomorrow, Sept 12th | ⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 800 Washington St

La Porte
📅 Sunday, Sept 13th | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Lincolnway & Monroe

Stop by the Farmed & Forged booth when you arrive to double your dollars and enjoy all the fun activities at our last special market! 🤍

09/10/2026

Farmed to Fork is This Saturday! 🍴

Join us at the market for an unforgettable weekend packed with fresh food, family fun, live culinary experiences, & incredible community resources!

Market Highlights:

👨‍🍳 Live Cooking Demo
We are thrilled to feature award-winning Chef Blāque (featured on Netflix, Amazon, and Food Network) cooking live alongside other talented local chefs! Watch them showcase their skills and create delicious dishes using fresh, local market produce.
🍎 Market Mamas (NWI Food Council): $30 vouchers will be available for moms on a first-come, first-served basis! Shop directly with vendors, plus enjoy market tours and nutrition education
💳 Storm Relief SNAP: Quadruple your SNAP benefits! Spend $20 and get $80 total to shop local.
🧑‍🍳 Curious Chefs: Swag bags and Double Chef's Cash for the first 50 kids!
🔍 Market-Wide Scavenger Hunt: Stop by the Farmed & Forged booth to grab your hunt and turn it in for fun prizes!
🌱 Little Gardeners: Kids can decorate their own starter pot, fill it with soil, and plant a seed to take home!
🩺 HealthLinc: Stop by to learn about Medicaid, Marketplace, & Medicare SHIP navigation, comprehensive whole-person care, sliding fee scales, and pick up some great giveaway items for all ages!
🎵 Live Music: Enjoy live entertainment from MG Bailey while you shop!

New Items:

🍏 Vicini Farms: Offering fresh-pressed local apple c***r!
🍕 Bruno's: Serving up handcrafted meatballs, fresh-baked bread, and pasta salad!
🥩 Broderick Farms : Bringing fresh chicken breasts, maple bacon, mango habanero brats, & specialty brats!

🗓️ Saturday, Sept 12th
⏰ 8:00AM - 12:00PM
📍800 Washington St

Bring the whole family out for a full day of food, learning, & fun this Saturday! 🤍

09/09/2026

Market Mama’s is back for their FINAL weekend!

NWI Food Council is wrapping up their season in Michigan City and La Porte with $30 market vouchers to help moms stock up on fresh, locally grown produce!

How It Works:

$30 Vouchers: Distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to WIC eligible moms!
Shop Direct: Take your voucher and shop directly with participating market vendors for the fresh items!
Bonus Resources: Enjoy guided market tours and valuable nutrition education resources while you shop.

This Weekend ONLY:

Michigan City
📅 Saturday, Sept 12th
⏰ 8AM – 12PM
📍800 Washington St

La Porte
📅 Sunday, Sept 13th
⏰ 10AM – 1PM
📍Lincolnway & Monroe

Come early to grab your voucher, take a tour, & celebrate our final markets of the season with us 🤍

09/08/2026

Opportunity is knocking THIS WEEKEND! ‼️

We’re making our final call for local chefs and talented home cooks to join award-winning Chef Blāque, featured on Netflix, Amazon, & Food Network, at our Farmed to Fork markets!

Selected chefs will receive a $150 stipend, get the unique chance to cook alongside Chef Blāque, and showcase their skills to the community using fresh, local market produce.

Spots are limited for our final special market series of the season!

🗓️ When & Where:

Saturday, Sept 12 | 8AM – 12PM CST | Michigan City (800 Washington St)
Sunday, Sept 13 | 10AM – 1PM CST | La Porte (Lincolnway & Monroe)

📲 Apply Today:
Go to https://forms.gle/F5fGowjMQmWeHcb87 to submit your application now!

09/07/2026

We are offering our Storm Relief SNAP Match at our Farmed to Fork markets this weekend, one last time! 💵

Turn $20 into $80 in market cash to stock up on fresh produce, meats, & baked goods.

How it works: Swipe $20 on your EBT card and receive $80 in market cash to shop with eligible vendors.

🗓️ This Weekend ONLY:

Michigan City
📅 Saturday, Sept 12th
⏰ 8AM – 12PM
📍800 Washington St

La Porte
📅 Sunday, Sept 13th
⏰ 10AM – 1PM
📍Lincolnway & Monroe

Don't miss our final special market series of the season!

Supported by a grant from the Health Foundation of La Porte.🤍

09/07/2026

If you didn’t get a chance to be apart of one of our special markets this season now is the chance!

🔗 Sign up here https://www.thecollectivein.com/vendorinformation

Hope to see you this weekend!🤍

Applications are open for Farmed to Fork 🍴
Our final special market series of the 2026 season!

We’re looking for farmers, food producers, artists, makers, & local businesses to join us for a special market day celebrating local food and community!

🗓️ Market Dates & Locations:

Michigan City
📅 Saturday, Sept 12
⏰ 8 AM – 12 PM
📍800 Washington St

La Porte
📅 Sunday, Sept 13
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
📍Lincolnway & Monroe

Spaces are limited! Tap the link below to apply today:
📲 https://www.thecollectivein.com/vendorinformation

Tag a maker, farmer, or small business owner who should join us!

09/06/2026

Bring the family out for our Farmed to Fork Market!🍴

Our final special market series of the season!

To celebrate, the first 50 children at each market will receive:
💲DOUBLE Curious Chefs Cash ($4 value!)
🛍️ FREE Swag Bags filled with fun kitchen & farm goodies!

🗓️ Market Dates & Locations:

Michigan City
📅 Saturday, Sept 12
⏰ 8AM – 12PM
📍800 Washington St

La Porte
📅 Sunday, Sept 13
⏰ 10AM – 1PM
📍Lincolnway & Monroe

Set those alarms and arrive early so your little chefs don't miss out on these awesome freebies!