A producers-only market in downtown New Buffalo

This producers-only 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 New Buffalo, MI.

Presented by New Buffalo Explored

IT’S OFFICIAL!!!

Farmed & Forged New Buffalo will run every Thursday from May 30 to September 5, 2024

Join us every week in Downtown New Buffalo in the parking lot at Whitaker and Merchant from 5-8p EST.

  • Free Admission

  • All ages welcome

  • Local farmers, producers, makers & foragers

  • High-quality artisan vendors

  • Locally-made food & drinks

  • Live music & entertainment

  • Benefiting a local nonprofit each month

  • Located in the lot at Whitaker and Merchant

  • Every Thursday from 5-8P EST from May 30-Sept 5

  • SNAP benefits accepted at market info booth!

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

NONPROFIT BENEFICIARY

Each month, a local nonprofit is selected as the market beneficiary. Funds are raised through vendor sales and monetary donations.

During the 2023 season, we are proud to have raised over $4,500 for Michiana Humane Society, Paladin, Inc., Family Advocates, The Play for Jake Foundation and La Ventana Nonprofit Culinary School.

Interested in being a nonprofit beneficiary?

Want to perform at one of our Farmed & Forged Markets this season?

We're on the lookout for vibrant performers to entertain our community.