Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Bozeman, Montana

Gallatin County state fair with livestock, 4-H, open-class competition, rides, nightly entertainment, and commercial vendors.

Held in downtown Bozeman each December, the Christmas Stroll has run for 46 years and draws around 6,000 locals and visitors. Main Street fills with food vendors offering festive fare; all food vendor booths are either hosted by nonprofit organizations or donate a portion of proceeds to one. Non-profit organizations are invited to participate as "Non-Profit Activity Vendors." The event is free to attend and features a parade, Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, and community shopping opportunities along Main Street.

Independent film festival with screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and industry panels.

In its 54th year, Gallatin Valley Farmers' Market in Bozeman supports local farmers, artisans, and home-based food producers selling fresh produce, handmade crafts, and homemade foods. The market is run by Career Transitions, Inc., a nonprofit strengthening community self-sufficiency. Vendors report a genuinely supportive peer community and direct customer relationships that sustain small businesses—weekly payment options available.

In its 54th year, Gallatin Valley Farmers' Market in Bozeman brings together local farmers, produce growers, bakers, meat and dairy vendors, florists, and artisans selling handmade crafts. The market runs Saturdays May through October and is known for a collaborative vendor community—sellers routinely direct customers to other vendors' booths and champion each other's work. A program of Career Transitions, Inc., the market explicitly supports home-based businesses and small farms that don't sell through retail channels. Expect an established, loyal customer base and a genuine sense of connection between vendors and shoppers.

Missoula Summer MADEfair brings together 190+ local and regional artists, nonprofits, and food vendors at Caras Park on a Sunday in June. Open-air setting with river views — a solid crowd of shoppers intentionally seeking handmade goods and supporting makers directly.

Headwaters Country Jam, first launched in 2008, is Montana's biggest annual country music festival. The festival is held at The Bridge, a 159-acre venue near Three Forks with 20+ bands on two stages surrounded by Montana's landscape. In addition to the music lineup, attendees enjoy horseshoe tournaments, dance competitions, and mechanical bull riding, with food and merchandise vendors in attendance. The festival takes place where the Gallatin, Madison, and Jefferson rivers meet to form the Missouri, and draws thousands of fans to celebrate country music, local food, and dancing under the open sky.

Beloved 3-day arts and music festival with national acts on 4 stages, juried fine art, craft brew garden, parade, and children's activities.