Whenever I talk about Madison to someone out of town, they always say \"I hear there is a great Farmer's Market\"\n\nRight they are.  There are few like it.\n\nTake the entire Capital square, and line it with local vendors.  It's quite the experience.\n\nHere's what to expect:  Fresh produce, meats, breads, cheeses, flowers, and more all produced within a short drive of Madison.  You'll also get samples of many of those items.  \n\nYou are going to pay a lot more for stuff than what you'd pay the grocery store, but the point here is not to save money.  It's to contribute to sustainable farm-to-fork production.  You're typically getting organic, free range, well-cared for food.   You'll find many items far tastier than what you'd find at the store as well.\n\nPro tip:  Get there before 9AM or else you'll face massive crowds.  Also, leave the dogs at home, as they are not allowed.