U-Pick NearbyDane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square
Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square is a farmers market in Madison, WI, open on Saturdays (April to November). It sets up in a federal/state government building grounds.
| April to November | Saturday 6:15 AM – 1:45 PM |
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| Address | 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI 53703 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,… Directions |
| Vendors | About 130 |
| Food assistance | SNAP, WIC Farmers Market, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program |
| Payment | Cash, Commerical Checks/Accounts, Debit card/Credit card |
| Website | dcfm.org · Facebook |
Schedule and details as reported to the USDA Local Food Directories, last updated August 2025. Markets change days and seasons from year to year, so check their website or social media before you go. To report a change, use our suggestion form.
What vendors sell
- 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
Growing methods listed: 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..
About the 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.
Description from the market's USDA directory listing.
Bring these to the market
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Illustration Bodaon insulated grocery bags, XL (2-pack) Zip-top bags that keep cheese, meat and eggs cool on a hot Saturday morning. View on Amazon
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Pick your own near Madison
Want it even fresher? These farms let you pick it yourself:
- Eplegaarden Orchard Fitchburg, WI · 8 mi · Apples, Raspberries, Pumpkins
- Door Creek Orchard Cottage Grove, WI · 9 mi · Apples, Grapes
- Carandale Farm Oregon, WI · 11 mi · Strawberries, Raspberries, Grapes
- Appleberry Farm Cross Plains, WI · 12 mi · Apples, Blueberries, Pumpkins
- Mitchell Vineyard Oregon, WI · 12 mi · Grapes
More farmers markets nearby
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Sun 9 AM–1 PM · May–Oct
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Sun 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · May–Oct
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Sat 7 AM–12:30 PM · Apr–Nov
Frequently asked questions
When is Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square open?
April to November: Saturday 6:15 AM to 1:45 PM. This is the schedule the market reported to the USDA directory (last update August 2025).
Does Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square take SNAP/EBT?
Yes, the market lists SNAP and also WIC Farmers Market and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Ask at the market info booth how it works there.
What can you buy at Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square?
Vendors list fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, bedding plants, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, coffee/tea, cut flowers and dairy products and more. What is on the tables changes with the season.
Is there a U-pick farm near Dane County Farmers' Market - Saturday on the Square?
The closest farm we list is Eplegaarden Orchard in Fitchburg, about 8 miles away, with apples, raspberries and pumpkins.