Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square
Farmers market in Madison, Wisconsin
Visiting Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square
- Address
- 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI
- Hours
- Saturday 6:15am–1:45pm
Markets are seasonal — always confirm before a long drive.
- Season
- 04/12/2025 to 11/08/2025As last published by the market for 2025 — this season's dates may differ.
- Vendors
- 130 reported by the market
- Finding it
- The Saturday Dane County Farmers’ Market is conveniently located on the tree-lined grounds surrounding the Wisconsin State Capitol building — otherwise known as “the Square” — in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. As a producer-only farmers’ market, our vendors are limited by their production and harvest yields. This means that they may sell out before the close of Market. Please visit the Market early for the best experience. Grab your family, friends, and your reusable shopping bags and enjoy a Madison tradition!
- Set-up
- Federal/state government building grounds
- Website
- dcfm.org
- Phone
- +1 608-455-1999
Paying at this market
SNAP / EBT is accepted. The market accepts EBT at a central location
Nutrition programs
- WIC Farmers Market
- Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
- Accept EBT at a central location
Payment accepted
- Cash
- Commerical Checks/Accounts
- Debit card/Credit card
Payment and benefit details come from the market's own USDA listing and can change season to season.
How the food here is grown
Growing practices reported by vendors at Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square:
- Organic (USDA Certified)
- Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic
- Certified "Naturally Grown"
- Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)-Certified
- No antibiotics
- Non-GMO
- No hormones
- No pesticides
- Grass Fed
- Pasture-raised/free-range animals
- Humane treatment of animals
- Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc.
"Organic (USDA Certified)" means at least one vendor holds certification — it does not certify the market itself.
What's sold at Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square
Product categories the market reported to the USDA across its 130 vendors. Individual stalls vary week to week with what is in season.
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Baked goods
- Bedding plants
- Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
- Coffee/tea
- Cut flowers
- Dairy products.
- Dry beans
- Eggs
- Fish/seafood
- Fresh/dried herbs
- Honey
- Juices/non-alcoholic ciders
- Maple products
- Mushrooms
- Nursery stock (trees)
- Nuts
- Pet food
- Poultry/fowl meat and products
- Prepared foods
- Red/other non-poultry meat and products
- Soap/body care products
- Tofu/non-animal protein
- Wild harvested forest products
About this market
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 220 vendors throughout the year. Over 130 members attend every Saturday. All of the items for sale are grown, raised, and produced in Wisconsin by the person behind the stand.
Questions about Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square
- Where is Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square?
- Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square is at 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI. The Saturday Dane County Farmers’ Market is conveniently located on the tree-lined grounds surrounding the Wisconsin State Capitol building — otherwise known as “the Square” — in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. As a producer-only farmers’ market, our vendors are limited by their production and harvest yields. This means that they may sell out before the close of Market. Please visit the Market early for the best experience. Grab your family, friends, and your reusable shopping bags and enjoy a Madison tradition!
- Does Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square accept SNAP or EBT?
- Yes. The USDA listing for Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square records SNAP/EBT acceptance — accept ebt at a central location. Confirm with the market before you shop, as programs change between seasons.
- When is Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square open?
- Saturday 6:15am–1:45pm. The market runs 04/12/2025 to 11/08/2025. Farmers markets are seasonal, so check before travelling.
- What can you buy at Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square?
- Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square reports 25 product categories to the USDA: Fresh fruits, Fresh vegetables, Baked goods, Bedding plants, Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, Coffee/tea, Cut flowers, Dairy products., Dry beans, Eggs, Fish/seafood, Fresh/dried herbs, Honey, Juices/non-alcoholic ciders, Maple products, Mushrooms, Nursery stock (trees), Nuts, Pet food, Poultry/fowl meat and products, Prepared foods, Red/other non-poultry meat and products, Soap/body care products, Tofu/non-animal protein, Wild harvested forest products. It lists 130 vendors.
- Does Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square have organic produce?
- Vendors at Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square report: Organic (USDA Certified), Non-Certified, but Practicing Organic, Certified "Naturally Grown", Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)-Certified, No antibiotics, Non-GMO, No hormones, No pesticides, Grass Fed, Pasture-raised/free-range animals, Humane treatment of animals, Fair labor practices, living wage, fair trade, etc.. Certification applies to individual vendors, not to the market as a whole.
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Farmers Market Atlas lists Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square from the market's own entry in the public USDA directory. We are not affiliated with the market. Details change — confirm hours and payment options with the market itself.