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Farmers Markets Gear Up For Summer

Farmers and artisans set up shops in streets across the valley

By Justin Franz
Nancy Cronin helps a customer choose some produce from the Purple Frog Gardens booth during the Columbia Falls farmer's market. - Lido Vizzutti | Flathead Beacon

Summer is fast approaching and in Northwest Montana that means farmers market season is upon us. From Polson to Eureka and Libby to West Glacier, there are numerous weekly opportunities to shop for fresh and local produce. Here’s a rundown of the local markets this season.

Kalispell Farmers Market

Time: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from May to Oct. 14.

Venue: Flathead Valley Community College, 777 Grandview Drive

More Information: (406) 881-4078 or kalispellfarmersmarket.org

Whitefish Farmers Market

Time: Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. from May 30 to September 26 (Except July 4)

Venue: Depot Park, Central Avenue

More Information: (406) 407-5272 or whitefishfarmersmarket.org

Columbia Falls Farmers Market

Time: Mondays from 5 to 8 p.m. from May to Sept. 18

Venue: Marantette Park, 133 13th Street East

More Information: (406) 414-6758 or columbiafallsfarmersmarket.com

Columbia Falls Community Market

Time: Thursdays from 5 to 7:30 p.m. from May 18 to Sept. 21

Venue: O’Brien’s Liquor & Wine, 830 1st Avenue West

More Information: (406) 871-6440

Glacier Farmers Market

Time: Fridays 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. June to September

Venue: West Glacier Village

More Information: facebook.com/glacierfarmersmarket

Bigfork Farmers Market

Time: Wednesdays 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
from May to October

Venue: 8098 Highway 35

More Information: bigforkfarmersmarkets.com

Polson Farmers Market

Time: Fridays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May to October

Venue: Third Avenue West, Downtown Polson

More Information: polsonfarmersmarket.com

Eureka Farmers Market

Time: Wednesdays 4 to 7 p.m. May to September

Venue: 2 Dewey Drive

More Information: (406) 889-4636 or facebook.com/eurekafarmersmarket

Libby Farmers Market

Time: Thursdays 12 to 6 p.m. May to October

Venue: 905 West 9th Street

More Information: facebook.com/libbyfarmersmakert