It’s the beginning of the outdoor Dane County Farmers’ Market and the fun has just begun. As a family friendly event, the farmers’ market is open year round from April 21 to Nov. 10 from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. This event is located on the Capitol Square and offers around 300 vendors along with a beautiful view of the Capitol itself. This farmers’ market is the largest that Wisconsin has to offer.

Not only do they sell fruits and veggies, they also offer a lot of beautiful hand crafted art, decorations, flowers, meats, cheese, baked goods, specialty goods and single serving food.

If you can’t make it to the Capitol Square on Saturdays this season, then the other farmers’ market location might come in handy. Located on the 200 block of Martin Luther King Blvd, it will be open April 25 to Nov. 14 on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

These events help give notice to all of the local farmers and vendors in Wisconsin. It gives them the opportunity to show off their hard work, and benefits your local city by purchasing from local vendors. Another benefit is that you’re more likely to enjoy your purchases of fruits and veggies, because they’re organic and fresh. Although the farmers market is for all ages, it is not for all species. Dogs are prohibited from the farmers’ market, except for service dogs.

The Dane County Farmers’ Market also gives people the opportunity to get involved with the community, and allows people to volunteer their time at either location. If you are interested in volunteering your time, please contact Ruth Miller, DCFM Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected].

If you wish to contact the Dane County Farmers’ Market managers, then please e-mail Larry Johnson at [email protected]. If you would like more information about the Dane County Farmers’ Market then please visit their main website at www.dcfm.org.