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Another Farmer’s Market

I love these clowns and they get a lot of attention from our friends of the childhood persuasion. This probably means something.
No gathering of farmers should be without an accordion player. Do our children know this? Are any of them learning how to play this awesome instrument?
This is a new version of the little… »

Farmer’s Market: Saturday morning in Billings

Here we are in downtown Billings on Saturday morning, the 1st day of August 2009

A number of Hutterite colonies bring their excess wares to Billings. In fact they seem to be competing against each other. It may be more than they raise for themselves. The Hutterites are fairly numerous on the ground in central Montana… »

One of the Unintended Consequences of Local Warming

Sometime last week both Maggie the Dog and I were startled while she was snoozing under the breakfast table and I was on my 2nd cup of coffee and 1st Sudoku puzzle. It sounded like a bird had run into one of our sunroom windows, which seems to happen a lot, summer or winter, though… »

10 Things to do in Billings When You’re Broke

The good folks at the 501blog have decided to compile a list of ten things to do in Billings when payday is next week. In other words, free!
I’ll keep updating as they’re posted.
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The Luckiest Day

8/8/8 is considered by the Chinese as the luckiest day of the century. Because of this many people have been planning for months the biggest event they have ever participated in.
That’s right, it’s time for MontanaFair!
The biggest fair in Montana begins today at 6:00 p.m. with Sneek-a-Peek night. I have plans to check things… »

Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market

Billings’ world famous farmers’ market will open downtown Saturday morning at 8:30.
Fresh produce from Yellowstone and surrounding counties, food vendors and street vendors and musicians will be out in full force every Saturday through October 4th.
Beginning next month the farmers market will also be open every Wednesday evening in downtown… »

Laurel Farmers’ Market

The Laurel Farmers’ Market will be held in Fireman’s Park from 4 p.m. until dark. If you have questions call… »

Huntley’s Farmers’ Market Opens Thursday

The farmers’ market in Huntley will be open on Thursdays starting July 17th to October 2nd from 4 p.m. To 7 p.m. in Osborn Park.
There will be fresh vegetables, honey, homemade baked goods, crafts, music and… »