Area farmers’ markets set 2019 returns – mark your calendars!
It may not quite feel like it, but farmers’ market season will soon return to Bozeman and the surrounding communities. Here’s a look at the local markets where you can find garden-fresh produce, awesome food, novelty items, live entertainment, family fun, and so, so much more!
Beginning May 29th, Western Sustainability Exchange’s Livingston Farmers Market will be held Wednesday evenings from 4:30–7:30pm in Miles Park, through September 11th. This destination event will have locally grown produce and meats, baked goods, prepared foods, beer, local musicians, arts and crafts vendors, and much more! It’s a great place to come for dinner and socialize, stock up on locally grown foods, shop from local artisans, learn about community resources, or just relax and enjoy the view of the Yellowstone River and the Absaroka Mountain Range while listening to live music.
Looking to early next month, Bogert Farmers’ Market returns June 4th and will run Tuesday evenings through September 24th. Market hours are from 5–8pm in Lindley Park. Bogert Farmers’ Market is dedicated to the promotion of local growers, artisans, crafters, musicians, nonprofits, small businesses, and culinary artists. The weekly markets are a place for families and friends to gather, socialize, support local, and share in a fun-filled community environment! It features fresh produce from local farmers, arts & crafts, nonprofit booths, live music, children’s activities, and a plethora of dinner options. Grab some groceries, get that gift made locally for your friend’s upcoming birthday, learn something new about one of the amazing nonprofits in town, and hang out with friends and family – all without having to cook dinner!
Kicking off its 11th anniversary season, the Big Sky Farmers Market will be held Wednesday evenings, June 5th through September 25th at Town Center’s Fire Pit Park from 5–8pm. Every year, 90 vendors including local and regional farmers, professional artisians, young artists and entrepreneurs, and community organizations come together to help foster and maintain a market that’s true to Big Sky mountain culture. Expect to find fresh produce, herbs, plants, flowers, baked goods, art, jewelry, and clothing, as well as Montana-made products like antler art, woodworking, and so much more.
The original Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market will be held Saturday mornings, June 22nd through September 14th from 9am–12pm at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman. Serving the community for more than four decades, the Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market provides an opportunity and location for hundreds of local vendors of homemade food, handmade crafts, and locally grown produce to market, display and sell their goods to promote economic well-being and support the development of home-based businesses. Please note: there will be no market on July 20th during the Big Sky Country State Fair.
And last but certainly not least, the Belgrade Community Market returns to Lewis & Clark Park for its third annual summer series, Thursday evenings, July 11th through September 12th from 4–7pm. The region’s newest market provides a venue for homemade, handmade, and homegrown vendors to sell their local products. The weekly event will also provide the community with a fun, family friendly setting to buy produce and local goods from their neighbors.
All markets are FREE of admission, so be sure to attend one of these awesome weekly events this summer in support of your fellow citizens! •
