The Montana Department of Agriculture is proud to participate in and host Made in Montana Events, in which Montana agricultural producers are connected with Montana gift stores, grocery stores, chefs, restaurants*, and distributors in order to increase the presence of Montana agricultural products available in Montana stores and on Montana menus.  Partnering with the Montana Department of Commerce (Made in Montana program), the Department will also host regional and national events.

Scheduled Events

Made in Montana pavilion at the Billings Market Association show

January 31–February 3, Billings

The Made in Montana program at the Montana Department of Commerce is offering an opportunity for members who have previously attended the Made in Montana Marketplace to try out the Billings Market at a minimal cost.  The Made in Montana Program has purchased booth space for this show and the Billings Market Association is allowing us to invite up to six (6) Montana companies to share that space to “test” the market.  Each company will have a 4’ table for exhibiting their product in the shared booth space at a cost of $65. The Billings Market is considered a “regional market” and draws buyers from stores from the Dakotas, Wyoming, Idaho, and Colorado. It last for 4 days and only sells to wholesale buyers (typically gift and convenience stores). For more information about the Billings Market go to: http://www.billingsmarketassoc.com/. To register, or for more information, contact us at MadeInMontana@mt.gov or, 406-841-2757. 

Made in Montana pavilion at the Natural Products Expo West

March 8-10, Anaheim, California

The Montana Department of Commerce and the Montana Department of Agriculture will host a Made in Montana pavilion at the Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) 2013. The only cost to participants will be that of shipping product through our consolidator to the show and back (if necessary), as well as travel and accommodations. This pavilion is funded through a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) State Trade and Export Promotions (STEP) Program and the Montana Department of Commerce. Because our pavilion at this show is funded by Federal and State dollars from a program specific to exporting, we are inviting only those companies who are ready, willing, and able to seek export markets. For more information, click here.

Montana Agriculture Showcase in the Capitol

March 20-21, Helena

The Montana Department of Agriculture will host a Montana Agriculture Showcase in the Capitol rotunda during the Montana legislative session in Helena. This showcase, offered at no cost, is an opportunity for companies to share their company's story with legislators. The intent is to provide Montana's legislators with an opportunity to learn more about the diversity of manufactured and value-added products in our state and their impact on Montana’s agricultural industry.  For more information, contact Angelyn DeYoung, 406-444-5424, adeyoung@mt.gov.

Made in Montana Market Place

March 22-23, Great Falls

The Montana Department of Agriculture and Montana Department of Commerce (Made in Montana program) are sponsors of the Made in Montana Market Place in Great Falls.  Companies registered with the Made in Montana program have individual booths and promote their products to Montana and regional gift stores.  For registration information, visit: http://www.madeinmontanamarketplace.com/.  To learn more about the Made in Montana program, visit: http://madeinmontanausa.com/. 

Made in Montana pavilion at Sysco Montana Spring Trade Show

April 10, Billings

(Tentative, pending Sysco approval) The Montana Department of Agriculture and Montana Department of Commerce will host a Made in Montana pavilion at the Sysco Spring Trade Show in Billings, April 10.  Montana companies will promote their products to regional restaurants. For more information, contact Angelyn DeYoung, 406-444-5424, adeyoung@mt.gov.

Made in Montana pavilion at Food Services of America Spring Trade Show

May 15, Billings

(Tentative, pending FSA approval) The Montana Department of Agriculture and Montana Department of Commerce will host a Made in Montana pavilion at the Food Services of America Spring Trade Show in Billings, May 15.  Montana companies will promote their products to regional restaurants. For more information, contact Angelyn DeYoung, 406-444-5424, adeyoung@mt.gov.

Made in Montana pavilion at Associated Food Stores show

June 19-21, Salt Lake City

The Montana Department of Agriculture and Montana Department of Commerce will host a Made in Montana pavilion at the Associated Food Stores Trade Show in Billings, May 15.  Montana companies will promote their products to regional independent grocery stores. For more information, contact Angelyn DeYoung, 406-444-5424, adeyoung@mt.gov.

Made in Montana pavilion at the Billings Market Association show

September 20-22, Billings

The Made in Montana program at the Montana Department of Commerce is offering an opportunity for members who have previously attended the Made in Montana Marketplace to try out the Billings Market at a minimal cost.  The Made in Montana Program has purchased booth space for this show and the Billings Market Association is allowing us to invite up to six (6) Montana companies to share that space to “test” the market.  Each company will have a 4’ table for exhibiting their product in the shared booth space at a cost of $65. The Billings Market is considered a “regional market” and draws buyers from stores from the Dakotas, Wyoming, Idaho, and Colorado. It last for 4 days and only sells to wholesale buyers (typically gift and convenience stores). For more information about the Billings Market go to: http://www.billingsmarketassoc.com/. To register, or for more information, contact us at MadeInMontana@mt.gov or, 406-841-2757.

Made in Montana pavilion at the Natural Products Expo East

September 26-28, Baltimore, Maryland

The Montana Department of Commerce and the Montana Department of Agriculture will host a Made in Montana pavilion at the Natural Products Expo East (NPEE) 2013. The only cost to participants will be a $500 participation fee and the cost of shipping product through our consolidator to the show and back (if necessary), as well as travel and accommodations. This pavilion is funded through the Montana Department of Agriculture and Montana Department of Commerce. For more information, contact our Marketing Officer (see below).