Celebrate National Farmers Market Week August 2-8

National Farmers Market Week is August 2-8, 2026. As the Farmers Market Coalition explains, “This annual celebration highlights the vital role farmers markets play in our nation’s food system. With fun events, programs, contests, activities, and more, the week helps to boost market attendance and visibility as well as showcase the value markets bring to their communities.” The week’s special events make this a great time to show your support for your local farmers market with a visit and some purchases. If you are a producer interested in starting or expanding a farmers market, the Montana Farmers Market Network has an online toolkit of resources that can help with topics like organizing a market, vendor training, food safety, market promotion and food assistance programs.