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!
Getting to the Saturday on the Square
Driving Directions
When you are a block or two from the Square you’ll be close by a number of municipal parking ramps. In addition there are private ramps in the vicinity as well. Ample street parking, most of which is metered, make it easy to park just a short distance from the market.
From the North
Exit Interstate 90/94 on to Highway 151, which becomes East Washington Ave. in Madison.
From the South
Coming from the South, exit Hwy 12/18 on to Park St. going north to W. Washington Ave. which leads to downtown.
From the East
Follow Highway 151, which becomes East Washington Ave. to the square.
From the West
Follow University Ave. headed east. It will turn into Campus Drive and then West Johnson Street. Stay on West Johnson Street until you cross State Street. Take the first right, which is Carroll Street and park in the State Street Capitol Garage.
Biking
Many dedicated paths and bike-friendly routes into downtown Madison make it easy to get to the Farmers’ Market. Bring your backpack, saddle bags, or bike trailer to carry the many fresh and wonderful products available at the Dane County Farmers’ Market on the Square. Ample bike parking is available around the Capitol Square–and it’s free.
Madison’s bike share program Madison BCycle offers another easy way to get to the market and skip the traffic, with over 40 stations in the downtown and surrounding areas. Learn more at https://madison.bcycle.com/.
Take the Bus to the Market
Madison Metro Transit provides bus service to and from the Capitol Square.
You can find more information by visiting https://www.cityofmadison.com/... You can enter the 'Dane County Farmers' Market' as your destination on the Google Transit Planner.
Parking
Most of the parking for Market is street parking or City-owned garages and lots. You can find more information, by visiting https://www.cityofmadison.com/...
Accessibility
The City of Madison has parking spots for Persons with Disabilities in all City lots and on the ground-level of City garages. Information on accessible parking can be found at http://www.cityofmadison.com/p...
Wheelchair-accessible entrances to the Wisconsin Capitol and located between the wings of the Capitol. There is elevator-access throughout the Capitol, with restrooms on many levels, including accessible stalls.
Pet Policy
Pets are not permitted at the Saturday Market, per Wisconsin Administrative Code 2.14(2). This is for public health and food safety reasons. Service animals are allowed.