National Farmers Market Week
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Stunningly colorful fresh cauliflower heads from County Line Plants & Produce
National Farmers Market Week
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We're excited to celebrate National Farmers Market Week with everyone this weekend with a packed lineup of 45 vendors, our peak so far this season.
Back in action this August, we've welcomed Atoms to Apples & Ten Eyck Orchard, with some great early season apples (pictured). This Saturday we'll be ramping up for the return of Pleasant Springs Orchard as well with some fresh melons.
New to the market this year, Gram & Gramp's Ever-bearing Strawberries have joined us with yummy ripe ever-bearing strawberries (pictured), a treat that can be enjoyed later in the summer than the typical June crop.
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Don's Produce will return this Saturday as well, with a great selection of fresh tomatoes in seemingly every color and size available.
Another bright light this Saturday will be the return of Phil Friedl, our "Cactus Guy" with cacti and succulents, perfect for the home, office or as gifts to the plant lovers in your life.
For all you die hard bakery lovers, fear not as Madison Sourdough plans to return to market this Saturday after two weeks away, ready to satisfy all your croissant, baguette and miche needs.
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While we're still several weeks away from their cute pumpkin bouquets, Country Bloomer's Greenhouse has been delighting with their artfully arranged flowers, including beautiful lisianthus (pictured).
So join us Saturday to load up on all your favorites, try something new, catch up with your farmers and peruse the new "Dane County Farmers' Market Cookbook: Local Foods, Global Flavors" now available for purchase at the Info Tent. Get inspired to whip up something special to celebrate this year's National Farmers Market Week. All the recipes are built around market finds and sourced from the great vendors who make the Madison farmers market scene a national treasure.
See you at the market!
Ben Zimmerman
Market Manager
As a reminder to everyone, dogs are prohibited within the market area, though we welcome service animals at all times.
Dane County Farmers' Market Cookbooks Now for Sale!
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We are very happy to announce the brand new "The Dane County Farmers’ Market Cookbook: Local Foods, Global Flavors" by amazing food writer Terese Allen will now be available for purchase at the Info Tent.
The book is bursting with great stories and recipes built around the unique and vibrant farmers market scene Madison has to offer. Find new and delicious ways to utilize your market finds, while supporting the market.
Copies will be available this Saturday at the Info Tent. The books sells for $35 and can be purchased with cash, check or Venmo.
You may also preorder a copy by emailing us at: manager.wcm@gmail.com
Vendor Notices - August 12
ParKelm Farm will be absent this Saturday, August 12th. They will return the following week.
Daily Vendors:
Atoms to Apples
Alice Good Coffee
Country Bloomer's Greenhouse
Gram & Gramp's Ever-bearing Strawberries
Phil Friedl (The Cactus Guy)
Steppin' Out Foods
Steppin' Out Foods will be leaving the market at 11:30am on August 5th & 12th as they make their way to the Wisconsin State Fair, so be sure to stop by early these weeks to load up on crunchy pickled asparagus, yummy jams and more.
Chris & Lori's Bakehouse will finish vending for the 2023 on August 26th and will not return for the 2024 season as they work on restructuring their business. They hope to return to the market the following season. In the meantime you can stockpile and freeze their scones, which hold up great in the deep freeze.
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Delicious, local, pasture-raised beef; you can't go wrong with the great selection from Highland Spring Farm
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North, south, east or west; it's a breeze to get to our new market location
with easy access off of both Whitney Way and Mineral Point Road.
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Our many thanks to Snaggle Tooth Arts of Wayward Tattoo for the market rabbit graphic!
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