Farmers Markets Near Me

October · Montana

What's in season at Montana farmers markets in October

Final outdoor weeks. Markets close after first hard frost. Backed by USDA data on 36 Montana markets and the typical growing patterns for upper north & alaska.

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Montana signature this month

Bison + grass-fed beef

Direct-from-ranch sales common at MT markets.

Peak this October

These are at their absolute best right now — buy them in volume, eat them all week.

Bison + grass-fed beef apples pumpkins winter squash cider brussels sprouts cranberries wild rice

Also in season

Reliably available at most markets this month.

sweet potatoes cabbage kale leeks beets parsnips mushrooms

Ending — last weeks

Grab these before they're gone for the year.

tomatoes peppers eggplant sweet corn

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September in Montana

Was peak: tomatoes (early), apples, sweet corn, peppers…

Next month →

November in Montana

Coming into peak: storage apples, winter squash, pumpkins, cranberries

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Seasonal data is generalized to upper north & alaska. Local microclimates, hoop houses, and specific orchard varieties can shift these by 2-4 weeks. Always confirm with the specific market or vendor — and ask the farmer what just came in. Source: USDA cooperative extension calendars synthesized into 6 US climate zones.