Montana Food Show

Welcome to the Montana Food Show! Join us for our third annual food show September 27, 2019 at MSU’s Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, MT.

Early bird registration for vendors will open March 7th and run until regular registration begins May 16th.

Final deadline for vendor registration is July 24th.

Buyer registration will open June 3rd.

Let’s get more Montana foods on Montana plates!

In 2019 you can expect:

International trade groups from Canada and Mexico
Public will be allowed for the trade show

At the second annual Montana Food Show in 2018:

$9,933 in reported sales from the day of the show
64 Montana companies showcased
166 buyers from more than 55 companies
- Hotels & resorts
- Restaurants & bars
- Gift shops
- Catering services
- Distributors & wholesalers
- Grocery stores & markets

Wondering if this show is for you? Check out the list of last year’s vendors below, or click here for the 2018 Vendor List.

Click here for the 2019 Food Show Agreement & Rules and Regulations.

Interested in Being a 2019 Vendor?

The 2019 show will take place on September 27, 2019 at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on Montana State University’s campus in Bozeman, Montana. Last year we hosted 65 outstanding Montana vendors, and for 2019 we have 105 vendor booth spots available to Montana farmers, ranchers, and food/beverage companies. Each spot is 10 feet by 10 feet.

Sign up now for an early bird rate of $175/booth space by clicking the button below. Booth fees will increase to $225/booth space on May 16, 2019 – so sign up soon!

Click here to view the Floor Plan for the 2019 show..

Click Here for Vendor Registration

Learn more about the 2018 Food Show Vendors:

Marketing News

Now Hiring Chemist at the MSU Analytical Lab

Position Based in Bozeman

The Montana Department of Agriculture is currently hiring a Chemist based at the department Analytical Lab at MSU in Bozeman. Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2019. Visit the Employment page for more info and other job openings with the Montana Department of Agriculture.

The application deadline is March 22, 2019

USDA is Still Accepting Applications for a Trade Mission to Colombia, June 4-7

Are you looking for a thriving market to grow your food and agricultural exports?

Join the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on a trade mission to Bogota, June 4-7, 2019, and learn how the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA) is opening doors, creating new opportunities and helping U.S. ag exports flourish to record levels.

First Meeting Set for April 3rd in Helena

Helena, Mont. – After receiving significant interest from producers and stakeholders throughout the state, Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) Director Ben Thomas announced today that nine individuals have been appointed to the Montana Hemp Advisory Committee.

“We are grateful that so many folks were interested in serving on the Hemp Advisory Committee, and the selection process wasn’t easy,” said Director Thomas. “The appointees represent Montana hemp growers both large and small, and also reflect the diverse growing regions of Montana’s ag industry. I look forward to working with the committee to shape the future of Montana’s hemp industry.”

Click here to view photos from the 2018 Montana Food Show!

Marty Earnheart
Marketing Officer
Phone : (406) 444-2402
E-mail : MEarnheart@mt.gov
Fax : (406) 444-9442

Charsi Workman
Business Development Specialist
Phone : (406) 444-5425
E-mail : Charsi.Workman@mt.gov

Weston Merrill
Business Development Specialist
Phone : (406) 444-3407
E-mail : Weston.Merrill@mt.gov