Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market

Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market centers its mission on helping local food growers succeed, and that focus shows up in a vendor roster that runs from produce and meat to ready-to-eat foods like egg rolls and crepes. Founded in 1985 by Montanans who wanted a place for Yellowstone County farmers and growers to display and sell their products, the market has deep roots in Billings and still includes some original vendors from decades ago. On summer and early-fall Saturdays, that long-running setup brings shoppers downtown to browse a sizable mix of growers, bakers, specialty food makers, and hot-food stands.

Why it matters locally

Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market was founded specifically to give Yellowstone County farmers and growers a place to display and sell what they produce. The market says it maintains a 50/50 ratio of growers to food vendors, with nearly all food grown within a 120-mile radius, which keeps the emphasis on regional production rather than resale. That local structure has been in place since 1985, and some original vendors are still participating, linking the current market to its earliest years. The organization also describes its mission as operating a farmers market that contributes to the success of local food growers. For Billings shoppers, that means a downtown market built around nearby farms, prepared-food businesses, and long-term vendor relationships.

What you'll find there

The vendor mix leans wide rather than narrow: fresh farm stands sit alongside breads, sweets, spice makers, ranch meats, seafood, and hot prepared foods sold by name-brand regulars on the market roster. With about 60 vendors claimed for the market, shoppers can build a full market bag or pick up breakfast and lunch from the same Saturday stop.

• -Pick up kettle corn from 4 Lazy J Kettle Corn.
• -Browse seasonings from 406 Spices.
• -Find fruit from Allocco’s Palisades Peaches.
• -Look for sweets from Beatriz Mexican Sweets & More.
• -Choose berries from Becky’s Berries.
• -Shop farm goods from Becky’s Busy Acre.
• -Get seafood from Alaskan Seafood Guys.
• -See produce from Blue Leaf Gardens.
• -Order prepared food from The Board Wok.
• -Add chocolates from Brockel’s Chocolates.
• -Buy meat from Coulee Creek Meats.
• -Grab crepes from Crepe Diem.
• -Start with coffee from Dalabou Coffee.
• -Pick up donuts from Dinky Donuts.
• -Find flowers from Duncan Ranch Colony Flower.
• -Take home galettes from Georgette’s Galettes.
• -Stock up on bread from Great Harvest Bread Co. and Jan’s Breads.
• -Try egg rolls from Khanthaly’s Eggrolls.
• -Choose microgreens from Martinsdale Colony Microgreens of Montana.
• -Bring home honey from Queen Bee Honey.
• -Buy beef from Seacross Ranch Beef.
• -Look for sweet corn from Speedy & Flo’s Sweet Corn.
• -Pick up tortillas from Trevino’s Tortillas.
• -Shop local food through Yellowstone Valley Food Hub.
• -Add pasta from Yellowstone Pasta Co..

The market runs every Saturday from July 18 through October 3, 2026, from 8am to 12pm, rain or shine, in downtown Billings at N Broadway and 2nd Ave N.

Know before you go

No dogs are allowed, so that is the first rule to plan around before heading downtown. The market is held at the intersection of N Broadway and 2nd Ave N in Downtown Billings, a central setup that places it in the middle of the city rather than at a park or fairground. It runs rain or shine on Saturday mornings during its July-to-October season, which makes weather part of the normal market routine rather than an exception. Restrooms are not available on site. Payment methods are clearly posted by the market, which helps when you are moving between produce stands, prepared-food vendors, and specialty sellers.