Summer markets to help local ag community thrive
Optimism is growing these “better days” are here to stay as one of our area’s favorite excuses to gather returns to Bozeman and the surrounding communities: farmers’ market season. Check out where you can find garden-fresh produce, fantastic food, novelty items, and more this summer.
Western Sustainability Exchange’s Livingston Farmers Market is held Wednesday nights in Miles Band Shell Park starting June 2nd. The event begins at 4:30pm and runs through 7:30pm. This destination event features locally grown produce and meats, baked goods, prepared foods, beer, arts and crafts vendors, and much more! It’s a great place to stock up on locally grown foods, shop from local artisans, or just relax and enjoy the view of the Yellowstone River and Absaroka Mountains.
Also on June 2nd and subsequent Wednesdays, the Big Sky Farmers Market takes over Town Center’s Fire Pit Park from 5–8pm. Every year, numerous vendors including local and regional farmers, professional artisans, 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.
Beginning June 15th, Bozeman Farmers’ Market is back on Tuesday evenings in Lindley Park. Market hours are from 5–8pm. Dedicated to the promotion of local growers, artisans, crafters, nonprofits, small businesses, food artisans and musicians, this local favorite is a fantastic way to support our community. These markets feature fresh produce from local farmers, arts & crafts, dinner options and more. Grab some groceries, get that gift made locally for an upcoming birthday, and kick back with a bite under the summer sky!
June 19th sees the original Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market open its gates on Saturday mornings from 9am–noon. The market takes place 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 numerous 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.
And looking to July 1st, Belgrade Community Market returns to Lewis & Clark Park for its fifth annual summer series. The weekly market will continue on Thursday evenings from 4–7pm through September 10th. The region’s newest market provides a venue for homemade, handmade, and homegrown vendors to sell their local products. The weekly event provides 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!
Note: event organizers continue to be mindful of current health directives. Attendees are encouraged to take precautions as necessary. Follow your market of choice on social media for event updates. •