Dane County Farmers' Market, Madison

Name: Dane County Farmers' Market
Address: Capitol Square, Madison, 53703, United States
Telephone: (608) 455-1999

#18 among attractions in Madison

Shopping, Farmer's market, Flea market, Market

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Facts and practical information

The Dane County Farmers' Market is America's largest producers-only farmers' market. It is held from April to November on Saturday mornings on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin and on Wednesday mornings on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. From November to December, it is held indoors at the Monona Terrace. Starting in January 2020, it is held at the Garver Feed Mill in Monona through early April, when the outdoor market starts. Throughout the year, a pool of about 275 vendors of agriculturally-related products from Wisconsin, including farmers, food trucks, artists, and more sell fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, meats, cheeses, nuts, and specialty products. During the summer, the market hosts 150 vendors who completely encircle the state capitol. USA Today listed it as the top-rated market in the state and it placed fifth for the country in a reader's poll. Fox News said the Farmers' Market was one of the reasons why Madison is a top foodie paradise. ()

Coordinates: 43°4'29"N, 89°23'10"W

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Capitol SquareIsthmus (Downtown Madison)Madison 53703 United States

Contact

(608) 455-1999

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Day trips

Dane County Farmers' Market – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wisconsin State Capitol, Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison Children's Museum.

~530 ftE
Palladian architecture, Museum, History museum
Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison
3 min walk • The Wisconsin State Capitol, a majestic building in Madison, Wisconsin, stands as a beacon of democracy and history. Erected on an isthmus between Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, this grand structure serves as both a working government facility and a cultural monument.
~1020 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison
5 min walk • Hans Christian Heg is a statue by Paul Fjelde that was cast in 1925 and installed at the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison, Wisconsin, United States in 1926. The bronze statue depicting the Union soldier and abolitionist Hans Christian Heg was torn down by rioters, decapitated and thrown into a lake in June 2020.
~720 ftW
Palladian architecture, Museum, Art gallery
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison
4 min walk • The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, formerly known as the Madison Art Center, is an independent, non-profit art museum located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. MMoCA is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting, and preserving modern and contemporary art.
~940 ftNE
Museum, Children's museum
Madison Children's Museum, Madison
5 min walk • The Madison Children's Museum is a museum for children in Madison, Wisconsin, that contains exhibits on the arts, sciences, history, culture, health, and civic engagement.
~150 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison
1 min walk • The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, located on Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, is dedicated to telling the stories of the veterans of the state of Wisconsin.
~700 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Orpheum Theatre, Madison
4 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a live performance and musical theater in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, located one block from the Wisconsin State Capitol.
~130 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Wisconsin Historical Museum, Madison
1 min walk • The Wisconsin Historical Museum is a museum located on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin. The museum, which features information about the history of Wisconsin, is operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society.
~540 ftSW
Theater, Art museum, Architecture
Overture Center for the Arts, Madison
3 min walk • Overture Center for the Arts is a performing arts center and art gallery in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The center opened on September 19, 2004, replacing the former Civic Center.
~1410 ftE
Palladian architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Majestic Theatre, Madison
7 min walk • The Majestic Theatre is a 600-capacity live music venue in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. Opened in 1906, it is Madison's oldest theater, changing ownership many times and adapting to the many changes in the entertainment business throughout its history.
~1450 ftE
City hall
State Office Building, Madison
7 min walk • The State Office Building is a 13-story, 177-foot-tall high-rise building located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The building was built in three separate stages between 1931 and 1959, with the main section being completed in 1939. It is built in an art deco style, and it is the tallest office building in downtown Madison.
~1000 ftN
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Madison Masonic Temple, Madison
5 min walk • The Madison Masonic Temple is a masonic temple located in Madison, Wisconsin. Designed by Madison architects James R. and Edward J. Law in 1915 and redesigned after World War I in 1922, the temple was built during 1923 to 1925. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dane County Farmers' Market?

Nearby attractions include Wisconsin Historical Museum, Madison (1 min walk), State Street, Madison (1 min walk), Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison (1 min walk), Lamb Building, Madison (2 min walk).

How to get to Dane County Farmers' Market by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dane County Farmers' Market:

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W Mifflin & N Carroll • Lines: 12, 15, 4, 6, 70, 72, 8 (1 min walk)
State & W Dayton • Lines: 12, 15, 2, 4, 6, 7, 70, 72, 8, Monona Express (3 min walk)