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A Madison Tradition: The Season’s Best

The Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Square is a Saturday and Wednesday tradition in Madison, Wisconsin. You’ll find the season’s best bounty of vegetables, flowers, meats, cheeses, and specialty products from approximately 300 vendors throughout the year. Over 160 members attend every Saturday. All of the agriculturally-related items are produced in Wisconsin.

The Largest Producer-Only Farmers Market in the Country

The DCFM is reported to be the largest producer-only farmers’ market in the country. All items are produced by the members behind the tables. No re-sale allowed!

Quality Products from Caring Producers

Whether it be meats, flowers, cheese, bakery, or plants; the Dane County Farmers’ Market offers the highest quality our region offers. DCFM producers regularly receive national and international recognition for the quality of their products. Some say the soul of the local food movement was born at this market because of our “regulars”– quality-conscious chefs who come by to shop for their staple products. The average wait time before producers are invited to sell at the market is about five years. Not only is the DCFM where the best chefs want to buy, it’s where the best producers want to sell.

Easy to Get To

Both the Saturday and Wednesday summer market locations, as well as the Saturday winter market locations are easily accessible by bike, bus, or car.

Please Keep Pets at Home

Pets, except service animals, are not allowed on the Square during the Saturday Market per Capitol ground rules.

Four Events in One!

The Saturday scene on the Square is really four different events going on at once:

Farmers’ Market

The Dane County Farmers’ Market is the heart of the activities on the Square. Our members line the sidewalk of state capitol grounds. They sell agriculture-related, producer-only products from Wisconsin. 

Non-profit, Political, and Public Information

The interior of the State Capitol grounds is used for non-profit, political, and public information booths and for various organizations. All permits are handled through the Capitol Police.

Arts and Crafts Vendors

Across the street, arts & crafts vendors and concession stands are on city property. Permits for this market are handled through the City of Madison.

Street Musicians Add to the Fun

Many street musicians play across the four streets around the Square, adding to the festivities.

Enjoy The Dane County Farmers’ Market

We encourage all of our visitors to partake in the Market festivities as often as possible. We promise plenty of food, fun, and friendly vendors. Early arrivals get first choice of our fine selection.