MADISON, Wis. — Beginning on Saturday, January 4, 2025, and running each Saturday through April 5, 2025, the Dane County Farmers’ Market will host its weekly Late Winter Market at Garver Feed Mill, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Customers will find over 50 of their favorite Dane County Farmers’ Market (DCFM) members with products including a full array of seasonal Wisconsin fruits and vegetables, cheeses, honey and maple syrups, local meats, baked goods, and many specialty items.
New this year! The market has expanded this year featuring 10 more vendors each week compared to years past. The added space will give customers more options for locally grown winter produce and more room to move around.
Additionally, Green Box Compost will provide free food scraps compost drop-off at all Late Winter Markets. Bring your food scraps in your own container, drop them in the bin next to the Information Booth, then do your shopping for the week!
The DCFM offers SNAP/EBT services at every market. Please visit the Information Booth to use your Quest card and Foodshare with your local farmers. Also, the Dane County Farmers’ Market Cookbook: Local Foods, Global Flavors will be for sale to help market patrons brighten winter nights with delectable dishes. Find more information about the cookbook on our website.
Visit our website for directions, information on parking, accessibility and more. There are a limited number of parking spots at Garver Feed Mill. However, there are plenty of parking options only a 3-5 minute walk away. Please review your parking options before visiting the market so those with limited mobility or small children can park as close as possible to the building. The walk from these lots to Garver is shorter than a walk halfway around the Square! Garver is also conveniently located along the Capital City Trail bike path and is on several bus routes.
You can also check out our guide on ‘How to Have an Awesome Visit to Our Late Winter Market” for more details on what to expect and how to find the freshest Wisconsin grown goodness in the depths of winter.
The Dane County Farmers’ Market has been a Madison tradition since 1972. With more than 220 members, the DCFM provides the best of each season’s bounty. As the nation’s largest producer-only farmers’ market, everything for sale at the market has been grown, raised, and made by the member behind the stand. There is no resale permitted.
–Dane County Farmers’ Market