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Affordable Car Rentals Milwaukee and Dane County Farmers Market

Fresh fruits and vegetables make for a tasty vacation in Madison Wisconsin, so what are you waiting for? Grab your salad spinner and potato peeler - we're going to the Dane County Farmers' Market! The Dane County Famers' Market on the Square is the largest produce only famers' market in the country, providing customers of Mayfair Affordable Car Rentals Milwaukee with great eats and fair prices. The season's best bounty of vegetables is displayed prominently at each vendor, while colourful fruits are always in sight. So, instead of hitting the drive through on your upcoming affordable car rentals Milwaukee vacation, stop by the Dane County Farmers' Market during and grab a healthy snack for you and your travel crew.

Get your fill of more than just fresh fruits

If you're lucky enough to visit the Dane County Farmers' Market on a Saturday during your upcoming affordable car rentals Milwaukee vacation, you're in for a surprise. That's because Saturday's play host to four different events. First and foremost there's the Dane County Farmers' Market with its locally grown goodies. Next, there are the arts and crafts vendors located across the street. Here you'll find tons of unique souvenirs and collectibles. Look a little further and you'll find the market's third attraction - street musicians and performers. Customers of Mayfair Affordable Car Rentals Milwaukee will find these friendly entertainers wandering throughout the market. Finally, you'll also enjoy access to non-profit, political and public information at the market, thanks to a collection of information booths at the market's interior. These four attractions make for a well-rounded outing, so don't forget to visit each one.

Get to the market

Customers of Mayfair Affordable Car Rentals Milwaukee will find the Dane County Farmers Market located on the tree-lined grounds surrounding the State Capitol Building. This downtown area is also known as "the square." If you're driving to the market from the north, Mayfair Affordable Car Rentals Milwaukee recommends exiting Interstate 90/94 on to Highway 151. This will become Washington Avenue in Madison. Washington will lead you straight into the downtown core. If you're coming from the South, it's best to exit Highway 12/18 onto Park Street going north. This will intersect with Washington Avenue, which leads you straight downtown. Parking is available for approximately $3 at local city lots.

Exciting events are fun for everyone

A number of fun annual events correspond with the Dane County Farmers' Market, making the square an extra special place to visit. These events often include everything from live music to free food, so don't miss your chance to check them out. Favourites of Mayfair Affordable Car Rentals Milwaukee include the Food for Thought Festival in September and the Used Cookbook Sale at the Senior Center.

Year round hours

The Dane County Farmers' Market is open year round, rain or shine. The hours are as follows:

Summer: April through November

• Wednesdays from 8:30am to 2pm on the 200 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
• Saturdays from 6am to 2pm around Capitol Square

Early winter: November and December

• Saturday from 7:30am to noon inside the Monona Terrace at 1 John Nolen Drive

Late winter: January through April

• Saturday from 8am to noon inside the Madison Senior Center at 330 West Mifflin Street