There are a few signs that summer has officially arrived in Montana.
The mountains finally lose their snowcaps. Patio season returns. Tourists start asking where to find Yellowstone.
And farmers market season kicks into full swing.
From Bozeman to Big Sky, Livingston to Belgrade, farmers markets are one of the best ways to experience summer in Southwest Montana. They bring together local farmers, ranchers, bakers, artists, makers, and food vendors for evenings filled with fresh produce, handmade goods, live music, and plenty of small-town charm.
One week you might leave with a basket full of farm-fresh produce. The next, you'll somehow find yourself carrying homemade candles, a loaf of sourdough bread, fresh flowers, and a giant cookie you didn't plan on buying.
That's the magic of a Montana farmers markets.
Here's your complete guide to the best farmers markets in Bozeman, Belgrade, Livingston, and Big Sky for the 2026 season.
Bozeman Farmers Market
📍 Lindley Park, Bozeman
📅 Tuesdays | June 16 – September 8, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🌐 Bozeman Farmers Market
The Bozeman Farmers Market feels like a summer block party disguised as a farmers market.
Set under the trees at Lindley Park, you'll find local produce, flower bouquets, food trucks, baked goods, handmade gifts, and plenty of people watching. It has become one of the most beloved summer traditions in town.
What We're Hoping to Find
- Giant bouquets for the kitchen table
- Fresh Montana-grown vegetables
- Local honey
- Handmade pottery
- A food truck dinner so we don't have to cook
Local's Tip
Bring a blanket and stay awhile. The evening atmosphere is half the fun.
Gallatin Valley Farmers Market
📍 Gallatin County Fairgrounds (Haynes Pavilion), Bozeman
📅 Saturdays | June 13 – September 12, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🌐 Gallatin Valley Farmers Market
If you're an early bird, this is your market.
The Gallatin Valley Farmers Market has been serving the valley for decades and focuses heavily on local growers, ranchers, bakers, and makers. It's one of the best places to fill your fridge with locally grown food before heading out on your weekend adventures.
What We're Hoping to Find
- Farm-fresh eggs
- Fresh baked sourdough
- Montana beef
- Seasonal berries
- The first sweet corn of summer
Local's Tip
Show up early. The best produce tends to disappear quickly.
Belgrade Farmers Market
📍 Lewis & Clark Park, Belgrade
📅 Thursdays | June 18 – September 17, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🌐 City of Belgrade Events Calendar
Belgrade's market has quickly become one of the valley's favorite midweek gatherings.
Smaller than some of its neighbors, it feels especially community-focused. You'll find local growers, bakers, artisans, live music, and plenty of familiar faces. It's the kind of market where you run into half the people you know before you've even made it to the first vendor booth.
What We're Hoping to Find
- Homemade jams
- Locally roasted coffee
- Fresh baked treats
- Handcrafted gifts
- A reason to stay for dinner in Belgrade
Local's Tip
Grab dinner from a food vendor and enjoy the park while live music plays.
Livingston Farmers Market
📍 Miles Park Band Shell, Livingston
📅 Wednesdays | June 3 – September 16, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🌐 Livingston Farmers Market
If any farmers market belongs on a postcard, it's this one.
Set along the Yellowstone River, the Livingston Farmers Market combines local food, artists, musicians, and some of the best scenery in Montana. It's impossible not to slow down here.
The market features regional produce, baked goods, ranch products, local beer, art, and live music nearly every week.
What We're Hoping to Find
- Fresh produce grown in Paradise Valley
- Handmade artwork from local artists
- Montana-made gifts
- A cold drink and live music
- An excuse to spend the evening exploring downtown Livingston
Local's Tip
Plan enough time to walk Main Street afterward. Livingston's shops and galleries are worth the extra hour.
Big Sky Farmers Market
📍 Big Sky Town Center
📅 Wednesdays | June 3 – September 23, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🌐 Big Sky Farmers Market Information
The Big Sky Farmers Market is less of a market and more of a weekly summer event.
With over 90–100 vendors spread throughout Town Center, you'll find local produce, artisan goods, food vendors, live music, and mountain-town energy that feels uniquely Big Sky.
What We're Hoping to Find
- Huckleberry everything
- Mountain-inspired artwork
- Handmade jewelry
- Fresh flowers
- A snack to enjoy while admiring Lone Peak
Local's Tip
Bring a reusable tote. You'll leave with far more than you planned to buy.
Seeing Our Clothes On You
One of our favorite things at a farmers market is seeing Intrigue Ink in the wild! We visited the Bozeman Farmers Market at Lindley Park last week and we want to highlight all the Intrigue Ink babes we saw wearing our stuff!
Our Farmers Market Bucket List This Summer
Before summer ends, we're hoping to bring home:
☐ Local honey
☐ Fresh sourdough bread
☐ Montana-grown flowers
☐ Handmade pottery
☐ Huckleberry treats
☐ A weird vegetable we've never cooked before
☐ At least one thing we absolutely did not need but couldn't leave behind
Because that's really the magic of a Montana farmers market.
You show up for vegetables.
You leave with flowers, a candle, homemade salsa, three pastries, and plans to come back next week.
Happy market season, Montana. 🤠
Don't know what to wear? Don't worry. We have some cute style guides below to help you look like the coolest gal at the market!
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