Just in case you may have missed the memo, but summer is gone and we've jumped right into an early winter-type setting.  Not that I think the white stuff still on my front lawn is sticking around, I know how the weather works in Montana.

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But it does help to have a little bit of that snow on the ground since around every corner of nearly every store in Great Falls is a display of something to do with Christmas already.  So yeah, the holidays are here everyone.  Have you considered a Made in Montana gift for under the tree for family and friends?

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Made in Montana Show Announces 2027 Dates for Vendors and the Public

The Made in Montana program through the State Department of Commerce is designed to assist "Montana businesses in developing and marketing their products both in and out of the state" according to their website.

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The MDOC also features an annual show each year which showcases vendors from across the state.  The Made in Montana Show is set for April 16-17, 2027, at the Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds in Helena, Montana.

What to Expect and How to Sign Up for Annual Made in Montana Show for 2027

The show allows vendors to present handmade gifts in two separate ways during the two-day event:

  • Friday, April 16, 2027, is reserved for wholesale buyers. The exhibit floor is open for buyers from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 17, 2027, is open to the public. Shop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the latest in Made in Montana food, home, gifts and more. Admission and parking are free.

The Montana Department of Commerce is encouraging potential vendors for the show to sign up now.  Registration will close on October 31, 2026.  Applications will be reviewed by a committee, and selected exhibitors will be notified after Nov. 20, 2026.

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