Much of Montana is still grappling with the fact Summer ‘17 went a lot quicker than it came. Though the fall colors may signal the impending first snow usually seen in October, there are still a number of chances to get your hands on the sunny season’s bounty. Here’s a look at some local markets where you can find garden-fresh produce, awesome food, novelty items, live entertainment, family fun, and so much more!
Much of Montana is still grappling with the fact Summer ‘17 went a lot quicker than it came. Though the fall colors may signal the impending first snow usually seen in October, there are still a number of chances to get your hands on the sunny season’s bounty. Here’s a look at some local markets where you can find garden-fresh produce, awesome food, novelty items, live entertainment, family fun, and so much more! Bogert Farmers’ Market will close out its season run with two final events: Tuesdays, September 19th and 26th. Market hours are from 5–8pm under the pavilion 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 concluding Livingston Farmers Market will be held Wednesday, September 20th from 4:30–7:30pm in Miles Park.
This destination event features locally grown produce and meat, baked goods, prepared foods, beer, as well as local arts, crafts, and jewelry. It’s a great place to come for dinner and socialize, stock the fridge and pantry, 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. Rounding out its 9th season, the 2017 Big Sky Farmers Market will be held Wednesdays, September 20th and 27th 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 and woodworking. And for those who can’t go a Montana winter without a market, the Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market returns to the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture with its first event of the season on Saturday, September 23rd from 9am–noon.
You’ll find a lot more than traditional winter staples like potatoes and onions at the market. Area farmers’ are now able to provide fresh greens grown in hoop houses, herbs, cabbage, carrots, beets, radishes, and garlic throughout the fall, winter, and spring. In addition to vegetables, during the months of September through May, you can find grassfed meats, cheeses, farm fresh eggs, fermented vegetables and kombucha, honey, artisan breads and baked goods, syrups, jams and preserves, grains and oils, wool, locally grown and blended teas, ethically-sourced coffee, locally-pressed juices, hot breakfast, live music and much more, all under one roof! Future markets are scheduled for October 7th and 21st, and various Saturdays through spring 2018. Be sure to attend one of these awesome local events and support your fellow citizens! •
