Dane County Farmers' Market facts for kids
The Dane County Farmers' Market is a super popular place! It's known as America's biggest farmers' market where only the people who grow or make the products can sell them. This means you meet the actual farmers and artists!
You can find this amazing market in Madison, Wisconsin. It happens on Saturday mornings from April to November. The market wraps all the way around the Capitol Square. On Wednesday mornings, there's also a market on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
When it gets colder, the market moves indoors. From November to December, it's held at the Monona Terrace. Starting in January, it moves to the Garver Feed Mill in Monona until early April.
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What You Can Find
The market has about 275 different sellers throughout the year. These sellers are from Wisconsin. They offer all sorts of cool things.
Fresh Foods and More
- You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables.
- There are also beautiful flowers and plants.
- You can find meats, cheeses, and nuts.
- Many special food products are sold too.
- Sometimes, even food trucks and artists are there!
During the summer, about 150 sellers set up shop. They completely surround the state capitol building. It's a huge, lively event!
Why It's So Popular
The Dane County Farmers' Market is really well-known. It has won some big awards.
Top Market Rankings
- USA Today called it the best market in Wisconsin.
- It was also ranked fifth in the whole country by readers.
- Fox News said the market helps make Madison a top spot for people who love good food.
How It Started
The farmers' market has a cool history. It was created to bring people together.
Market Beginnings
The market began in 1972. Bill Dyke, who was the mayor of Madison, started it. He wanted to connect people from the city and the countryside.
Who Runs It Now
Today, the market is managed by a group called the Dane County Farmers' Market co-op. This group helps make sure the market runs smoothly.
