Support local with these area farmers’ markets
Farmers’ market season is in full swing with weekly events in Bozeman and the surrounding communities. Here’s a look at a few 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 runs Tuesdays through September 26th. Market hours are from 5–8pm under the pavilion in Bogert Park on South Church Avenue 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 is held Wednesdays through September 20th 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.
In its 9th season, the 2017 Big Sky Farmers Market sets up shop every Wednesday through September 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.
A NEW farmers market has found its home in Lewis & Clark Park. The Belgrade Community Market takes place Thursdays through August 24th from 5–8pm. The new market provides a venue for homemade, handmade, and homegrown vendors to sell their local products. The weekly event also gives the community a fun, family-friendly setting to buy produce and local goods from its neighbors.
The Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market unfolds Saturdays through September 9th from 9am–12pm at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman. Serving the community for over 40 years, the Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market provides an opportunity and location for 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 is no market on July 22nd during the Big Sky Country State Fair.
Be sure to attend one of these awesome weekly events this summer to support your fellow citizens! •
