I love farmer's markets in general, but Dane County Farmer's Market has taken it to another level. Imagine how beautiful the square is surrounding the State Capitol. Then add a bunch of tents with awesome goods all around it, and you've got a recipe for success.
We started our trip to the Farmer's Market with a spicy cheesy bread from Stella's so that we could nibble on it as we walked around the square. That plus all the samples of cheese becomes a pretty satisfying brunch for the day. To make sure had some veggies in us, we bought some sweet snap peas to snack on as we walked.
Highlights
- Stella's hot cheesy bread: a massive sweet challah bread with red chilli pepper flakes on the top and warm soft cheese in the middle. Get them while they're hot if you can!
- Cheese samples galore!
- Fresh produce: lots of tomatoes, onions, lettuce, etc
- The Herb market has shelves of various types of basil, rosemary, thyme, dill, etc
- Fresh kettle corn made in front of your eyes
- Small desert plants for your office (requires very little care)
- Beautiful flower arrangements from local florists
- A Gluten free bakery called Silly Yak Bakery (Celiac disease)
- The cute boutique booths across from the square. Especially Spoon Rings!! (make finger rings out of antique spoons)
- Watching people do yoga in the grass
- Being able to go visit the inside and top of the Capitol
Hours
Saturdays Jan thru Mid-April: 8am-noon
Saturdays Mid-April thru Nov: 6am-2pm
Wednesdays Mid-April thru Nov: 8:30am-2pm
Saturdays Nov thru Mid December: 7:30am-noon
Tip: Move in a counterclockwise direction to go with the flow