Market on the Square

05/01/2026

🌸 Spring Craft Show 🌸

Mark your calendars for May 9th!

Join us Mother's Day weekend for a shopping spree from over 70 of your favorite local artisan vendors and crafters in Oakwood Hall and Sycamore Hall! Shop to indulge yourself or find the perfect gift for that special someone🩷

📅 Date: Saturday, May 9th
⏰ Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
📍 Location: Sycamore Hall & Oakwood Hall | Woodland Park 2100 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN 46368
💐 Free to Attend
🌞 Free, Abundant Parking

02/04/2026

Calling all vendors!
Market applications are available on our website🎉

Starting June 5th join us every Friday at Founders for artisan vendors, farmers, food trucks, crafters, splash pad, kids’ zone, live music, and a beer garden from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

09/29/2025

Market on the Square 2025 was SO MUCH FUN with Portage and our new friends from all over Northwest Indiana! Thank goodness this is a "See you later!" and not "Goodbye" 🥹 Thank you for coming out every week and giving our Market that amazing feeling of community that Mayor Austin Bonta loves!

We truly had the BEST VENDORS that any venue could ask for, with a variety of over 130 Artisan Vendors, Food Trucks, Farmers, Bounce Houses and Animal Rescues throughout the season. THANK YOU for making our Market an awesome vibe every week! ❤️

THANK YOU to our Music Sponsor Ready to Live and all of the amazing performers this year, you were the cherry on top for Friday evenings!

Sponsors make our Events & Programs extra special year after year, so we raise our glasses and shout THANK YOU to you! 🎉

Platinum Sponsors
Samuelson Insurance Agency
Toni's Dance Academy
Your Party Starts with Us

Gold Sponsors
1st Source Bank
Circle R Electric
Family Express
IAFF Local 3151
Olthof Homes
Water Way Pool & Spa

Silver Sponsors
Cleveland-Cliffs
Environmental Solutions Group, Inc.
Horizon Bank
Kirby Risk Electrical Supply
Porter Bank
Security Door Inc.
Travelin' Tom's Coffee of the Dunes

09/27/2025

See you tonight at Founders Square in Portage for our LAST MARKET! Shopping, food, ice cold drinks, games, bounce houses, live music, everything for a perfect Saturday night 🥳

09/27/2025

🌞 TONIGHT, SATURDAY, 9/27 FOUNDERS in Portage is the place to be for our last Market in 2025! Enjoy eating from a variety of delicious food trucks, shopping from our artisan vendors & farmers, a kids’ zone that includes bounce houses & games, a destination playground, live music, and a beer garden with a large family area that has free games for all!

Community is what our Market is about this summer, so join us tonight from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, located at 6300 W Main St in Portage, IN.

🦈 The AcoustiSharks are ready to perform their perfect mix of blues to rock to country to reggae with a splash of funk from 6 pm - 9 pm! The Sharks are like lightning in a bottle with a seriously eclectic musical palate to give every listener enjoyment at every show 😎

🍻 ONLY $5 Beer Tickets! Choose from 12 oz BELL'S OCTOBERFEST, 12 oz SAMUEL ADAMS OCTOBERFEST, 16 oz Coors Light, 16 oz Miller Lite, 12 oz Modelo, 12 oz Summer Shandy, 12 oz Twisted Tea and 12 oz Truly 😎

Check Out Our Lineup!
Food Vendors ❤️
Big Mike’s
Bub’s Spuds
Dirty Pours
Donut NV
Gorgeous Settings featuring Pineapple Paradise
Gridiron Grill
Kona Ice
Sundae Funday Ice Cream
Tocayos Taco Truck
Travelin Tom's Coffee Truck

Vendors ❤️
Baz's Dashes - Red Aspen
Bogus Island Resources
Cooper's Party Rentals, LLC
Cosmic Fibers
Cruise Planners
Debbie's Earthly Creations
Deborah Buckmaster
Heart&Soul Boutique
Hope 4 All Horses Rescue
Impulsive Party Entertainment
Jens Home Goods
Kelsea's Kravings
Lightning Blade Engraving
Lopez Toys and Novelties
Lori K Bath
Made with Love by Geena
Manos Woodwork and More
Mia Bella Candles
Momma Makins'
Mommas Home Goods, Freeze Dry Indulgence
NWI Baths
Paint Stain Splinters
PenPals
Portage Township YMCA
Scentsy
The Bread of Life Creations
The Humane Society of Hobart, Inc.
The September Petals
Three Little Monkeys Boutique
Xomissmary Boutique

FAQ’s
-Dogs welcome if leashed and picked up after
-Free to attend and free parking
-Restrooms located on site
-No bikes

09/24/2025

🌞 SATURDAY, 9/27 at FOUNDERS in Portage is the place to be this week! Enjoy eating from a variety of delicious food trucks, shopping from our artisan vendors & farmers, a kids’ zone that includes bounce houses & games, a destination playground, live music, and a beer garden with a large family area that has free games for all!

Community is what our Market is about this summer, so join us this Saturday from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, located at 6300 W Main St in Portage, IN.

🦈 The AcoustiSharks are ready to perform their perfect mix of blues to rock to country to reggae with a splash of funk from 6 pm - 9 pm! The Sharks are like lightning in a bottle with a seriously eclectic musical palate to give every listener enjoyment at every show 😎

🍻 ONLY $5 Beer Tickets! Choose from 12 oz BELL'S OCTOBERFEST, 12 oz SAMUEL ADAMS OCTOBERFEST, 16 oz Coors Light, 16 oz Miller Lite, 12 oz Modelo, 12 oz Summer Shandy, 12 oz Twisted Tea and 12 oz Truly 😎

Check Out Our September 27th Lineup!
Food Vendors ❤️
Ben's Soft Pretzels
Big Mike’s
Dirty Pours
Donut NV
Gorgeous Settings featuring Pineapple Paradise
Gridiron Grill
Kona Ice
Sundae Funday Ice Cream
Tocayos Taco Truck
Travelin Tom's Coffee Truck

Vendors ❤️
Baz's Dashes - Red Aspen
Bogus Island Resources
Cooper's Party Rentals, LLC
Cosmic Fibers
Cruise Planners
Debbie's Earthly Creations
Deborah Buckmaster
Heart&Soul Boutique
Hope 4 All Horses Rescue
Impulsive Party Entertainment
Jens Home Goods
Kelsea's Kravings
Lightning Blade Engraving
Lopez Toys and Novelties
Lori K Bath
Made with Love by Geena
Manos Woodwork and More
Mia Bella Candles
Momma Makins'
Mommas Home Goods, Freeze Dry Indulgence
NWI Baths
Paint Stain Splinters
PenPals
Portage Township YMCA
Scentsy
The Bread of Life Creations
The Humane Society of Hobart, Inc.
The September Petals
Three Little Monkeys Boutique
Xomissmary Boutique

FAQ’s
-Dogs welcome if leashed and picked up after
-Free to attend and free parking
-Restrooms located on site
-No bikes

09/22/2025

SATURDAY, 9/27 Let's make our final Market on the Square of 2025 an unforgettable celebration of community and connection! 💙 The AcoustiSharks are ready to perform their perfect mix of blues to rock to country to reggae with a splash of funk from 6 pm - 9 pm! The Sharks are like lightning in a bottle with a seriously eclectic musical palate to give every listener enjoyment at every show 😎

09/19/2025

See you at Founders Square in Portage tonight until 9 pm!

09/19/2025

🌞 TONIGHT at FOUNDERS in Portage is the place to be! Enjoy eating from a variety of delicious food trucks, shopping from our artisan vendors & farmers, a kids’ zone that includes bounce houses & games, a destination playground, live music, and a beer garden with a large family area that has free games for all!
Community is what our Market is about this summer, so join us on Fridays through September from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, located at 6300 W Main St in Portage, IN.

Darrell Ritchea is our live music performance this Friday! Join us from 6 pm - 9 pm to enjoy his variety of music genres and
your requests! 💛 Darrell is a long-time resident of Porter Indiana and has been performing for several years at festivals and local establishments. He truly enjoys playing and performing and cannot wait to have a great time in Portage!

🍻 ONLY $5 Beer Tickets! Choose from 12 oz BELL'S OCTOBERFEST, 12 oz SAMUEL ADAMS OCTOBERFEST, 16 oz Coors Light, 16 oz Miller Lite, 12 oz Modelo, 12 oz Summer Shandy, and 12 oz Twisted Tea 😎

Check Out Tonight's Lineup!
Food Vendors ❤️
Big Guy BBQ
Big Mike’s
Chick-Fil-A
Dirty Pours
Donut NV
Gorgeous Settings featuring Pineapple Paradise
Gridiron Grill
Kona Ice
Maggies sweet treats ice cream
Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt
The Golden Dome Pizza Co
Tocayos Taco Truck
Travelin Tom's Coffee

Vendors ❤️
219 Party Rentals - Mechanical Bull!
Accord Chiropractic
Angela's Craft Corner
Bogus Island Resources
Books and Bling
Cooper's Party Rentals, LLC - FOAM CANNON!
Deborah Buckmaster
Grammy's Mercantile
Heart&Soul Boutique
Holistic Pearls
Jem and Ace
Kane And Reign Farms
Kelsea's Kravings
KK's Magical Menagerie
Lightning Blade Engraving
Lopez Toys and Novelties
Lori K Bath
Manos Woodwork and More
Mels Braids
Momma Makins
Mommas Home Goods, Freeze Dry Indulgence
NWI Baths
Paint Magic By Vanessa - FOAM CANNON PROOF Glitter Tattoos!
Park Foundation
PenPals
Portage Township YMCA
Rosary's by Ivy
Salt & Thread - Permanent Jewelry
Scentsy
Sew Vida
The Bread of Life Creations
The Humane Society of Hobart, Inc. - With Bradley for Pet Portraits!
Willow and Quartz

FAQ’s
-Dogs welcome if leashed and picked up after
-Free to attend and free parking
-Restrooms located on site
-No bikes