La Porte Farmed & Forged Market

05/29/2026

This Sunday, we are bringing the ultimate weekend vibe to La Porte with a live performance by Allan Laskey Jazz!

Enjoy a morning of incredible live jazz while you shop your favorite local vendors. There is absolutely no better way to end your weekend!

📍La Porte | Corner of Monroe & Lincolnway
📅 Sunday, May 31st
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST

05/28/2026

Vendor List & Event Lineup!✨

Check out our vendor list for this weekend and come catch the ultimate Sunday vibe at the corner of Monroe & Lincolnway!

Here is what is happening while you shop:
🎷 Live Music: We are elevating the atmosphere this week with an incredible live set from Allan Laskey Jazz!
🏫 Community: We are raising funds for our SNAP Program & Curious Chefs initiative! Stop by the info booth to learn how these efforts support fresh food access and family education.
💳 Triple SNAP Match: We proudly accept SNAP! Take advantage of our Triple SNAP match program & stretch your benefits further for fresh, local market groceries.

📍 Downtown La Porte | Corner of Monroe & Lincolnway
📅 Sunday, May 31st
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST

05/27/2026

Vendor Spotlight: The Chocolate Chipper 🍪

We are so excited to welcome back The Chocolate Chipper Bakery to our market lineup this season!

Kayla’s journey with baking started at a young age, and in 2022, she turned that lifelong passion into reality by launching her own bakery. Specializing in rich, chewy, decadent cookies, incredible cakes, & unique loaves of sweet bread that turn everyday moments into celebrations.

Come say hi to Kayla and grab a sweet treat to power your market stroll! 👩‍🍳

Catch The Chocolate Chipper at our La Porte market:
📍 May 24 | Sundays | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST

05/24/2026

Good morning everyone! We are so excited for opening day of Year 4 of Farmed & Forged in The City of La Porte!

With rain in the forecast today, we wanted to remind everyone that the market is rain or shine, barring severe weather!

We’ll be keeping a close eye on the radar throughout the day, and if weather conditions become unsafe for vendors or guests, we will make the call to cancel and announce any updates on our page as soon as possible.

For now, we are planning to move forward and can’t wait to see everyone at the market!

Grab your umbrellas and come see what our amazing vendors have for you today, we can't wait to see you ☔️

05/22/2026

And the Winner Is... 🥳

Kourtney Delgado!

Congratulations! You’ve scored a basket with amazing goods sourced directly from our incredible vendors.

🚨 IMPORTANT PICKUP DETAILS: You will be picking up your basket SAME DAY right at the market on Opening Day!

A massive thank you to participating vendors & everyone who entered! If you didn't win this time, the season is just getting started. Come on out to Opening Day to shop the vendors yourself and grab your own market haul!

See you there!

05/22/2026

Robert Rolfe Feddersenis taking the stage! 🎸

Get ready for an unforgettable opening day soundtrack! We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the powerhouse singer-songwriter Robert Rolfe Feddersen will be performing live to kick off our 2026 season!

Robert is bringing his signature, all-original folk rock straight to the heart of downtown. Known for his raw, soulful storytelling and driving acoustic guitar, his music is the ultimate heartbeat for a beautiful Sunday morning in the Region.

Come out to support a phenomenal regional artist, shop small, & celebrate the official return of your favorite Sunday tradition!

📍 Downtown La Porte | Corner of Monroe & Lincolnway
📅 Sunday, May 24th ⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST

05/21/2026

Last chance to enter, ends tonight! 🤍

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

✨LA PORTE MARKET BASKET GIVEAWAY ✨

We’re giving away a basket filled with goodies from some of our Opening Day vendors!

How To Enter:
Each Comment = 1 ENTRY
Tag who you want to take to the market with you 🤍

❗️Same day pick-up is required❗️
The winner will be announced Friday, 5/22 🏆

📍 May 24 | La Porte | Sundays | 10a–1p CS

05/21/2026

Opening Day in La Porte: Vendor List & Event Lineup! ✨

Here's what's happening while you shop:

🚒 LaPorte City Fire Department: They are bringing a real fire truck straight to the market for an awesome, interactive truck tour that the kids will love.
🪴 Free Kids' Activities: Stop by the Healthy Families, Dunebrook station so the little ones can grab their very own Kids' Bucket Garden and learn the joy of growing plants at home!
🎸 Live Music: Enjoy the incredible live acoustic folk rock of Robert Rolfe Feddersen while you shop!
💳 SNAP: We proudly provide a Triple SNAP match program to stretch your benefits further for fresh market groceries.

Check out the full list of vendors, grab your reusable bags, & come celebrate our season launch with us!

📍 La Porte | Lincoln & Monroe
📅 Sunday, May 24th ⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST

05/20/2026

The LaPorte City Fire Department is Coming to the Market!🚨

They aren't just stopping by to say hello, they are driving a REAL, fully-loaded fire truck straight into the market for an epic, up-close, interactive truck tour!

What to expect:
🚒 Climb Aboard: The kiddos can hop up and check out what it’s really like inside a real emergency vehicle.
👋 Meet Your Local Heroes: Chat with our incredible local firefighters, ask questions, & learn all about fire safety in the coolest way possible.
📸 The Ultimate Photo-Op: Don't forget your camera, you'll definitely want to snap a photo of your little ones behind the wheel!

📍 La Porte | Lincolnway x Monroe in Downtown La Porte
📅 Sunday, May 24th ⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST