The Dane County Farmers Market is ready to return to the Capitol Square. As the largest producer only farmers market in America, it will be celebrating its 51st year on the square.
Jamie Bugel, Market Manager for the Dane County Farmers Market, explains how the farmers market got started and what attendees can expect this year.
“The Dane County Farmers Market was founded in September of 1972 with just five farmers set up on the Capitol Square,” says Bugel. Now, with over 250 producers, it has grown to be a tradition in Madison.”
The Dane County Farmers Market returns to the Capitol Square Saturday, April 15 starting at 6:15 a.m. Bugel says vendors will be there until about 1:45 p.m., but if you’ve got something specific you’re shopping for – get there early, while supplies are available.
The Wednesday market will begin on April 19 and happens from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on the 200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Bugle adds, “We have a little over 200 vendors this year and you can expect that great variety that the Dane County Farmers Market has always had. We have a ton of vegetables and fruit, new meat vendors this year, as well as baked goods, cheese, and unique and value added products.”
For a little history on the market, as well as quick guidelines you should know as a shopper go to the Dane County Farmers Market website.
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