06/20/2026
Updates
Markets, Awards,
Lunch and Festivals, oh my!
There are lots of exciting things going on at the Grotto Meats retail shop this month. Awards have been received (see below!), farmers' markets have started, and meat production is in full swing!
See below for our farmers' market schedule this summer. In addition to stocking up on all the smoked sausages and sliced meats you crave, we will have ready-to-eat sandwiches you can grab for dinner every Tuesday and Wednesday at the markets.
Hot lunches at our retail location in Northeast Bozeman continue Tuesday through Friday, with Paninis reigning on Tuesday, and Pulled Pork Sandwiches being featured every Friday. Keep an eye on our Instagram page for up-to-date information on lunch specials throughout the week! All lunches are served up with local bread and house-made condiments.
In between farmers' markets and production hours, chefs Nic and Alex will travel to the Old Salt Festival this weekend where outdoor cooking is king. It is truly impressive to attend this festival and see a different way of cooking for a crowd.
The Details...
OLD SALT FESTIVAL 6/19-6/21
You will see the beautiful faces of Chef and Owner Nic and Chef Alex at the festival this weekend. They will lend a hand, teach, learn and connect! Interested? Read more about it....
Old Salt Co-op hosts this festival in Helmville, MT every year. What is it? It is a weekend of connection for "people who love the land." The weekend features cooking outdoors and sharing meals. Enjoy music for young and old, and various activities for kids as well. It is one-of-a-kind!
Kids 12 and under receive free admission to the festival but they ask that you select a kids ticket that corresponds with the day(s) you plan to attend so their team can accurately prepare food portions for the communal meals they do!
Read below from Old Salt Co-op:
It's more than a festival, they say, it's an "invitation to belong. This isn't just a weekend of music, food, and conversations. It's an invitation to be a part of a community that's learning what is means to be worth its salt, together. You'll experience the land where your food comes from, meet the people who care for it, and take part in conversations that connect culture, storytelling, craft, and community."
HOT LUNCH SPECIALS
As previously mentioned, you can now get lunch Tuesday through Friday and we believe Grotto Meats is the best spot in town to grab lunch. We keep the panini press hot and keep the inspiration flowing. Every Friday we have our very delicious, world's best (we believe!) pulled pork sandwiches with house-made apple & apple cider coleslaw, and house sauce. Served always on a local bun from On the Rise Bakery.
We are winners!!!
Check out big news about the Good Food Awards!
The Lamb and Pork with Mead and Honey Berries Dry-Cured Sausage just brought home a 2026 Good Food Award in the Charcuterie category.
We were honored to be chosen from a blind tasting of more than 1,200 entries.
Thanks for being part of our journey! We’re so excited to celebrate this win with our community. Check out all of the Good Food Awards Winners at the link below.
We hand-craft all of our meat products with precision, care, and intention. Visit our store and sample the wide variety of meats we have prepared with the mission of preserving and reflecting the beauty of Montana.
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