Welcome to the Clark Fork River Market

September 4th, 2010- On the east end we will have the Downtown Dance Collective performing tango dancing, starting at 10am.

--We accept Credit/ Debit/ EBT/ Cash.  Most produce vendors also accept WIC Program vouchers and Senior Nutrition Program vouchers.  We now also accept Missoula Downtown Association gift cards.

The 2010 market season is through October 23rd.

 Thanks for supporting Western Montana's farmers, ranchers, bakers, artisans, chefs, and musicians!  Questions? Comments? Contact Franco Salazar (Market Manager) at 406-396-0593 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Clark Fork River Market is located under the Higgins Bridge, in the Riverside Parking Lot, just east of Caras Park and the Wilma Building in downtown Missoula. Our hours are Saturdays, 8am until 1pm from the first Saturday in May through the fourth Saturday in October --  rain or shine!  Please click on our "locate us" icon at the top of this page for a map to our site.  There is ample FREE parking adjacent to the market at Caras Park and on the upper and lower levels of the Bank Street Parking Structure (at the Millennium Building).

The Clark Fork River Market provides a lively and scenic setting for buying locally-produced fruits and vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, organic dairy products, plants, flowers, fresh handcrafted pastas, baked goods, honey, salsa, jams and jellies, wool goods and other wares from area farmers, ranchers and chefs. Breakfast, lunch, espresso, coffee, tea and cold drinks are also available, along with plenty of seating for customers who want to relax and enjoy the festive market atmosphere.  Live music adds to the festivities from 10am to 12ish.

The week of September 4th, 2010 customers can expect these products and more from Western Montana farmers, ranchers, bakers and chefs during the market season: 

Produce: TOMATOES, corn, egg plant, hot peppers, sweet peppers, corn, cherry tomatoes, green beans, wax beans, arugula, green onions, garlic, fennel, beets, bok choy, carrots, radishes, spinach, crispy lettuce and salad mixes, bay leaf, thyme, sage, basil, dill, daikon radishes, kale, chard, cabbage, broccoli, summer squash, zucchini, onions, CHERRIES, HUCKLEBERRIES, and gathered mushrooms(including MOREL mushrooms).

Cut Flowers:  Locally grown, beautifully arranged cut flowers including cut lillies, iris, lavender, and a wide selection of dried flower arrangements. More coming soon!! 

 Plants and Seeds: A variety of vegetable starts, fruit plants, fruit tree saplings, tree saplings, bedding plants that include an array of flowers and ornamentals, native MT seeds, and a variety of native perenial starts. Our farmers love to share their advice to help make your gardening experience a fun and successful one.

Animal Proteins: frozen and fresh beef, bison, pork, chicken, emu, and seafood from Alaska. We also have jerky, bratwurst, sausages, hamburgers, and smoked meats.

Wool goods: Wool vendors from Western MT will offer their wool yarns, pillows, scarves, hand loomed rugs, felted wool hats and more.  

Baked Items:  Pies, cakes, quiches, amazingly decorated cookies, cupcakes, croissants, muffins, breads, maca balls, and MORE will be available from more than 11 local bakers. Vegan options available.  Gluten free products also available from several vendors.

Dairy: organic artisan cheese (including feta, swiss, cheddar, brie, curds) and butter.

Other Products: Spreads and dips, coffee, espresso, fresh roasted coffee beans, salsa, locally made cooking sauces and marinades, spices, hot prepared foods such as, egg sandwiches, waffles, tamales, asian cuisine, hamburgers, bratwurst, hot dogs, lemonade, BBQ, Argentinian empanadas, pitas, ice cream, and donuts.Also, dog biscuits, dog muffins, and dog treats.

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No cash? No problem! Thanks to Big Sky Commerce, CREDIT CARDS and EBT/SNAP cards ARE ACCEPTED - visit the market information booth for more information. Most vendors also accept checks. We also have an ATM available, next to our market information booth.

THANK YOU, MARKET CUSTOMERS --your patronage helps to strengthen our local economy, and is essential to the preservation of Montana's agricultural heritage.  

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Interested in becoming a vendor? There is still room!  Please click on the vendor icon above to learn about our rules and regulations and booth fees.  Email Franco Salazar at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   with any Questions.

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Are you a member of a nonprofit group looking to provide information to the Missoula community in a simple and effective manner?  Consider joining us for a Saturday or two - call 406-396-0593 for information.  We charge standard unreserved booth fees for nonprofit participation at the Market.


 



 
List of 2010 Vendors

Vegetable, Produce and/or Flower Vendors 

Tria Moua – flowers, garlic braids, morels and more – from Missoula

Highland Organics – fresh produce, bedding plants, eggs, berries, more – from Frenchtown area

Home Acres Orchard -- apricots, apples, pears and homemade jams -- sustainably grown in the Bitterroot Valley 

Yong Moua Farm Products – flowers, dried morel mushrooms, veggies, strawberries, huckleberries, plums – from Missoula

Chao Lo’s Produce – vegetables, bedding plants, flowers, strawberries, huckleberries, morels – from Missoula

Bitterroot Organics – organic produce, bedding plants, herbs, tomatoes, more – grown in the Bitterroot Valley

Pink Grizzly Nursery – bedding plants, hanging flower baskets and more – grown in Missoula

Say Khang --- Produce, huckleberries, strawberries, funnel cakes, juices and cold drinks – from Missoula

Grogan Homegrown – veggies, flowers, huckleberries, herbs, bedding plants more – from Frenchtown

Johnson’s Homegrown – bedding plants, veggies, berries, flowers – grown in Frenchtown area

Paradise Gardens – jams, herbs, flowers, vegetables, pumpkins, melons, peppers, bedding plants, lavender plants and flowers– from Paradise area

Forbidden Fruits Orchards – unsprayed peaches and cherries...also low sugar jams made from orchard fruits – from Paradise MT

Fields of Wrath – native plants, veggies, chilies, herbs, apple cider, native trees – grown in Stevensville

Mai Ly Vang & Family Produce – fresh flowers, vegetables, berries – grown in Missoula

Glacier View Acres Nursery and Produce – bedding plants, herbs, hydroponic tomatoes, more – from the Mission Valley

Lavender Lori – fresh and dried lavender bouquets, lavender products – grown in the Rattlesnake Valley in Missoula

Blue Willow Farm – dried and fresh flowers, handmade paper, more– from Stevensville area 

Rocking Rose Produce and Herbs – bedding plants, herbs, baked goods, veggies – from Stevensville

Loiselle’s Lilies – potted lilies, cut lilies and tulips, bulbs and lots of expert advice about lilies – Target Range area of Missoula

Garden City Nursery – bedding plants, native trees, native plants – from the Bitterroot Valley

Pao Moua and Ma Thao - produce, dried flowers, strawberries, more – from Missoula

Kathee Dunham of Sophie's Farm -- flowers, wool, indigo plants, apples -- from Arlee 

John Ehrdman -- flowers, native plants, trees, garlic, fruit from Arlee

Farmer Brown's - handmade soaps from farm ingredients, bedding plants, baked goods - from Ronan

Charlie Hopkins -- gathered mushrooms -- Missoula

Mai and Blong Vang -- fresh produce and huckleberries -- from Missoula

Tayer's Garden -- dahlias, produce, bedding plants -- from Missoula

John's Backyard Garden -- fresh produce -- from Missoula

Clark Fork Organics -- fresh produce and plant starts -- from Missoula

Smart Starts -- fresh produce and vegetable starts -- from Missoula

Xeng Moua -- fresh produce  -- from Missoula

Brian Wirak and Kaly Hess -- fresh produce

Bou Ma Moua -- fresh produce

Shing Thao and Chia Yong -- fresh produce

Haua Vang and Ka Bao Moua -- fresh produce

Cromwell Orchards -- cherries from the Flathead Valley

Dixon Melons -- melons from Dixon, MT

Webster Orchards -- cherries from the Flathead

Nash Family -- cherries from the Flathead

Catherine's Farm- Missoula, MT

Cowboy Cherries- cherries from the Flathead

Martel Family Orchards- cherries from the Flathead

Tony and Lisa Moua- fresh produce from Missoula, MT

Native Ideals -- seeds for plants native to the Western Montana region -- from Arlee --

Sal Culotta --  perenial nursery plants

 

 

                                           Meat/Fish/Poultry/Dairy Vendors 

Lifeline Dairy – cheeses (including feta cheese!), butter, organic pork and beef -- fresh and frozen

Superior Meats – poultry, jerky, summer sausages, BBQ sauce, more – from Superior MT

Farm-to-Market Pork – all cuts of pork, pepperoni sticks, and beef, too! – from the Flathead Valley

Taste of Alaska ---fresh and smoked salmon, halibut, scallops– caught by Missoulian Corey Boone

Page’s Bison – all cuts of natural hormone-free bison – from Hot Springs

Uncle Bill’s Sausages – hand-crafted, gourmet sausages – made in Missoula from conventional meat sources

Peter Bugoni- Italian inspired sausages and condiments from the Bitterroot valley

Mannix Brother's Ranch - grass finished beef from Helmville, MT 

Andy Maki of Maki Family Farm -- grain finished beef from the Bitterroot Valley

Wild Rose Emu Ranch -- emu meat from the Hamilton area -- 

Pure Montana Angus -- All natural grain finished pure bred Angus beef --  from Western MT

Three Pigs and a Red Bird- gourmet sausages made in Missoula

                                                                Egg Vendors

Triple H Farm – free range, pasture-fed duck and chicken eggs

Jerome Brenner – farm fresh chicken eggs 

Jeanna Piper -- fresh eggs from Florence

Rockin' Rose Ranch -- eggs and more from Stevensville

Farmer Browns -- organic eggs from the Mission Valley

Clark Fork Organics -- eggs from Missoula

 

Bakeries

Baker’s Dozen - breads, cookies, muffins, cinnamon rolls and more - from Missoula

Old World Bakery - croissants, tarts, upside down cakes, more -- from Missoula 

Chris Lafley -- muffins, gluten free products, cookies -- from Missoula

Bernice's Bakery -- a variety of breads, pasteries, and baked specialties

Sunflour Cookies - seasonally decorated sugar cookies

Peter The Pie Guy - local ingredient pies,"Betty Lou-Berry," huckleberry, strawberry-rhubarb, and peach- from Missoula

 Lil’ Orbits Donuts - made-to-order donuts, espressos, more - from Missoula

Indulge Bakery - innovative desserts and breads, including gluten free items -- from Missoula

J.C. Boyles -  english scones

Bitterroot Bakery - a variety of baked items from Missoula.  GLUTEN-FREE!

Farmers that also bring baked goods include: Glacier View Acres, Farmer Brown, and Rockin Rose...

Wool Vendors

Sugar Loaf Wool – several types of wool pillows, roving, yarn, toys, quilts, batting – from Hall, MT 

River Run Weaving – hand woven wool rugs, wool socks, scarves – from Huson, MT

 

Salsa

PLAYA -- salsa, fruit salsa

Tamale Del Sonora -- red and green salsa

 

Spreads, Spices, Sauces and Dips

Yum Rising --cream cheese and/or tofu-based spreads, sweet or savory - from Missoula

Riversong Gourmet -- spreads made with love-  proceeds shared with local nonprofits -- Stevensville

Thunderhead Gardens -- raspberry chipotle sauce from fresh, local ingredients -- from the Mission Valley

Mama's Pantry -- jams, preserves, jellys, syrups and conserves -- from Clinton

Montana Food Products -- BBQ sauces, marinades, spices fortified with Omega-3 - from Lolo, MT  

 

Hot Prepared Foods/Commercial Food Vendors

eMpanadas – several varieties of Argentina-style empanadas utilizing local ingredients; vegetarian

options available

Organic Sprouts -- egg sandwiches made to order with all local ingredients -- from Missoula

Wok-ee-Mountain -- freshly prepared Asian entrees -- from Lolo

Isla’s Lemonade – fresh-squeezed lemonade and cold drinks-- from Missoula

Yo Dawg Hot Dogs – hot dogs, funnel cakes, ice cream, drinks -- from Missoula

UpN'Smokin -- brats, tri-tip steak sandwich, brisquet, and turkey legs
 

Montana Food Products -- brats, burgers, hot dogs and more, plus sauces and spices for cooking at home -- from Lolo

Lil Orbits -- Doughnuts made on the spot, with coffee and hot chocolate -- Missoula

Iza Asian Restaurant -- asian cuisine made with local ingredients

MMm...Waffles -- gourmet waffles

PLAYA -- fresh salads with local ingredients (also sells salsa)

Tamale Del Sonora -- locally made tamales and tortillas

Captain Hook's Ice Cream Truck -- an assortment of cold treats from Missoula

 

 Coffee/Espresso/Tea/Smoothie Vendors

Charlie Coffee – small batch, fire-roasted coffee beans, drip coffee, hot chocolate, iced teas – from Missoula

Loose Caboose – espresso drinks, drip coffee, hot and iced teas, fruit smoothies, more  - from Missoula

Lil Orbits – espresso, chai, tea, fresh donuts, more – from Missoula

Black Coffee Roasters -- whole bean coffee sales

Bernice's Bakery -- coffee

 

Dog Treats

Bezoar's Buffalo Treats --  made from bison, Missoula, MT

Kronk's Kitchen -- homemade dog biscuits

 

 

Hygiene Products

Day Spa Body Basics -- locally made soaps, lotions, and other hygiene products

The Muddy Moose Bath Boutique -- locally made goat's milk soaps and beeswax lip balm and lotions

Grizzly Mountain Soaps -- Soaps made from local bison tallow