Dane County Farmers' Market

The Dane County Farmers’ Market is the largest producer-only farmers’ market in the U.S. All items are produced locally by the vendor behind the table. No resale is allowed!

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  • Phone

    (608) 455-1999

  • Website

    dcfm.org

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    Farmers Market

Address

Capitol Square (at Mifflin, Main, Carroll, Pinckney) Madison , WI 53703 United States

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Chuck Ditzler

Try heirloom apples rarely found in stores at Weston's Antique Apples , a stand on Mifflin near State Street. Stop by each week to sample varieties harvested at different times in the season.

Todd Merchant

Great place to take the family for a couple of hours, get a little bit of exercise, enjoy the people, weather and overall atmosphere. ... And, of course, the spicy cheese bread from Stella's!

Dave Sawyer

Come and grab the freshest foods in all the land! And, while you're here, witness the marvel that is the counter clockwise crowd movement — an inexplicable phenomena that cannot be stopped!!

Alicia Busse

MUST have the spicy hot cheese bread at Stella's!! So much cheese and the bread is always fresh and warm!! You will push people over to get some. Go before 11 am to make sure you get some!

Stan Miller

Walk slowly and soak in all the good vibes. Fresh herbs , baked goods , and vibrant produce. Families, friends, youth and seniors. This is community at its best.

Megan Coon

Fresh cheese curds , variety fresh cheeses , beautiful flowers , spicy cheese bread , fresh veggies and fruit , and a lot of odds and ends

jena sebald

I look forward to this each year. Every thing is fresh and delicious. I recommend trying the homemade doughnuts and cheesey bread

Jason Konen

Best farmers market in the world. So many great things. Stop by Caracas Empanadas for some great food.

Amy Robertson

A great deal of variety from small farms . Opens at 7am. Crowds build around 8:30am.

Laura W

Saturdays; Apr 8 – Nov 11; 6:15 am – 1:45 pm; get the spicy cheese bread !

Wisconsin State Journal

DCFM is the country 's largest producer-only farmers' market . Peruse our interactive feature of the FM for local chef recipes using market goods, a share-a-recipe database, plus what's fresh when. Read more

Tanya Sparks

Amazing farmers market . Biggest one I have ever been to & they have everything. Highly recommended

Julie Champion

The earlier you go, the less crowded it will be. If you get tired of following the crowd, try walking on the Capitol lawn instead.

Gary Chomuk

Best farmers market I've ever seen. 4-6 city blocks of farmers selling product. Unlike our local "farmers " market , which is mostly people peddling crap.

Robert Moldenhauer

The is part farmers market part entertainment part meeting place. The other farmer's markets in town are cheaper, but they are just markets , this an event !

Sousofine

My first time in Madison, WI and it could be the last time. Beside that'll you here you have to check out this farmer market .

Mike Singleton

The fresh (is that the right word?) beef jerky is fantastic. I'd recommend spicy or peppered .

Ryan Packard

Oh Em gosh! A burger with the spicy cheese bread ! After the market , Try the Mad Sconnie Burger at AJ Bombers 2 blocks down State (Gorham & Henry)

Ana Torres

TRY THE EMPANADAS! (With the cilantro sause. Obviously.)

Ally M

A wonderful reason to wake up early on Saturdays. You HAVE to try Stella's spicy cheese bread !!!

Leia Ferrari

A must-try or buy is Brunkow Cheese (typically on either Main or Pinckney, with a red and white striped tent) - their sizzling cheese and squeaky curds top all other cheese vendors.

Charles Koch

Get there before 8 for the best produce selection and to beat the crowd. Walk counterclockwise.

Nate Moll

Arrive early if you can - many chefs from local restaurants load their wagons up with fresh produce in the early hours of the morning. They're fun to talk to!

Amanda Ciesielczyk

If you are in Madison between mid-May and late-September, go to the Dane County Farmers' Market! Right on the square. It is unbelievably gorgeous and has delicious, local food! Read more

Grace Kiesau

Be sure to pick up some spicy cheese bread from Stella's bakery . You will not regret it.

C

Stop by Stella's to get awesome pastries ! Great place to get flowers & fresh produce .

Allan White

Bathrooms inside #Wisconsin state #Capitol are clean safe luxury , besides we paid for them.

Melissa Wollering

Every Saturday between April and October you can enjoy freshly-prepared food, produce, meats and cheeses around the Capitol Square. Don't miss the man with the beehive hat selling honey , the asparagu

Deneen

Get here by 8, get your shopping done then plant yourself on the grass or Capitol steps to nosh & people watch .

Jingyan

Beef jerky , maple sucker and ground cherry are three things I always get.

Kevin Dulin

So many amazing products and samples. The Cheese Curds are a must.

Laurie G

Make sure to walk with the crowd, not against it. Otherwise you'll be pegged as a market newbie and will be judged.

Benny So

The SoHo food cart will be serving their specialty dumplings at the end of State St. by the square

Scott Glogovsky

Amazing bison burgers from Davals Bison Meats. If you cook them right, you will be back!

Kate Furman

Come early, it gets crowded later in the morning.

Ana Torres

Loved the sense of community and all the fresh produce .

Natasha W

Embrace the crowds. If you need to move fast go on the capitol lawn or onto the street. Near every corner is a bakery stand. The produce stands are clustered on Pinckney & Wash

Greg Alford

Very big market with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables .

Lori Grzenia

So much delicious produce to choose from.

Good Livin

The Dane County Farmers' Market moves into the senior center in January and dishes out a very tasty breakfast made with local ingredients . Also, there's live music .

Wesley Verhoeve

Veggies and cheese and meat gallore

Amanda

Public restrooms are available in the Veterans Museum on Mifflin and Carrol. Free admission .

Joanna Merrill

One of the best things about Madison in the summer.

Paul Schulz

Best Cheese Curds EVER

Bradd Piontek

Get here early to reduce the crowds

DK Gebler

If you're with kids, check out the climbing tree on the North side of the square. There's usually 5-6 kids hanging from the branches.

JH H-D

Try a little bit is everything!!!

Parvaneh Designs

Stop by the local craft vendors across the street from the farmers for some local, hand-made gems.

Derek VanRiper

Everything is awesome here!

Carrianne Basler

Hooks has the absolute best blue cheese at the market ! You even have multiple options.

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