Farmers’ markets return, whet the appetites of area locavores
It’s become a bit of a tradition for us to announce the region’s summer markets – and the time has come once again! Farmers’ market season kicks off this month in 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!
Bogert Farmers’ Market – voted 2018’s ‘Best Local Event’ – will run Tuesdays, June 5th through September 25th. Market hours are from 5–8pm under the pavilion in Bogert Park on S Church Ave. in Bozeman. Bogert Farmers’ Market is dedicated to the promotion of local growers, artisans, crafters, musicians, nonprofits, small businesses, and culinary artists. The Bogert Farmers’ Market is 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!
Western Sustainability Exchange’s Livingston Farmers Market continues to be held Wednesdays, June 6th through September 19th from 4:30–7:30pm in Miles Band Shell Park. This destination event will have locally grown produce and meat, baked goods, prepared foods, beer, and local arts, crafts, and jewelry. 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. As always, admission is free.
Kicking off its 10th anniversary season, the Big Sky Farmers Market will be held Wednesdays, June 6th through September 26th at Town Center’s Fire Pit Park from 5–8pm. Come see 90 vendors featuring 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 Saturdays, June 16th through September 8th 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 21st during the Big Sky Country State Fair.
And last but certainly not least, the Belgrade Community Market returns to Lewis & Clark Park for its second annual summer series, Thursdays, July 5th through September 6th 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, expanded for 2018, will also provide the community with a fun, family friendly setting to buy produce and local goods from their neighbors.
Be sure to attend one of these awesome weekly events this summer to support your fellow citizens! •
