Get ready to fill up your reusable shopping bags with fruits, veggies, and spicy cheese bread, Madisonians.
In the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 10 farmers’ markets in the 608 where you’ll find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
Northside Market
Northside Town Center Outdoor Market | Sundays, May-October | 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Location: Northside Town Center, 1865 Northport Dr.
- Features: Accepts Quest/FoodShare/SNAP benefit cards
- Parking: Free, on-site
Isthmus Markets
Saturday Market on the Square | Saturdays, April-November | 6:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
- Location: Capitol Square
- Features: The largest producers-only farmers’ market in the country
- Parking: Capitol Square North Garage or State Street Capitol Garage
Wednesday Market | Wednesdays, April-November | 8:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
- Location: 200 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
- Features: While more intimate than the Saturday Market, you will still find many of your favorite Dane County Farmers’ Market vendors.
- Parking: Wilson Street Garage
Eastside Market
Eastside Outdoors Market | Tuesdays, April-October | 4-7 p.m.
- Location: McPike Park, 202 S. Ingersoll St.
- Features: Organizers seek products that have been grown and processed in ways that protect and enhance air, water, soil, wildlife, and biodiversity.
- Parking: Street parking along Ingersoll and East Main Streets.
Southside Markets
Centro Hispano Market | Wednesdays, March-November | 4-7 p.m.
- Location: 810 W. Badger Rd.
- Features: Traditional Latin American food and beverage, crafts, and entertainment
- Parking: Street parking on W. Badger Road and Cypress Way.
Rimrock Road Market | Mondays, June-October | 2-6 p.m.
- Location: Novation Center, 2500 Rimrock Rd.
- Features: Sample fresh produce and enjoy local musicians
- Parking: Street and lot parking on Novation Parkway
Labor Temple Market | Sundays, April 30-Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Tuesdays, May 23-Oct. 24, 2-6 p.m. | Fridays, June 30-Oct. 27, 2-6 p.m.
- Location: Madison Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park St.
- Features: Diverse array of vendors offering seasonal produce and handmade home goods
- Parking: Free, on-site
Westside Markets
Hilldale Market | Wednesdays + Saturdays, May 6–October 28 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Location: Behind LL Bean, 702 N. Midvale Blvd.
- Features: Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome.
- Parking: Hilldale garage or lot
Monroe Street Market | Sundays, May-October | 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Location: Edgewood College/High School, 2219 Monroe St.
- Features: Just blocks from the Southwest Commuter Path, walking and biking to the market is easy.
- Parking: Free, on-site
Westside Community Market | Saturdays, April 15-November 4 | 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Location: 505 S. Rosa Road
- Features: The first vendor-run, producer-only market in Madison.
- Parking: East lot of MG&E Innovation Center
Going out of town but still want your market fix? Check out Wisconsin’s Farm Fresh Atlas to find a market near you, wherever that may be.
