This Saturday marks the beginning of the Dane County Farmers' Market Early Winter session. Held at Monona Terrace, this first market will be located in two rooms.

Unlike the summer market, non-food items are permitted at this market. Included are soaps, decorative gourds, wreaths, pine cone decorations and other gift items. With over 55 vendors scheduled at this first market, a partial list of available items includes:

Honey, cauliflower, broccoli, kohlrabi, cabbage, bread, pastries, beef, cheese, garlic, cookies, fruit cake, scones, popcorn, sweet potatoes, carrots, leeks, kale, Brussels sprouts, herbs, dried flowers, candy, cheese curds, ostrich meat, hickory nuts, walnuts, butternuts, lettuce, chicken, eggs, pork products, poinsettias and other potted plants, hot peppers, onions, potatoes, salad mix, spinach, lamb, duck, geese, turkey, rabbit, bison, shallots, rutabagas, celeraic, maple syrup, mushrooms, goat cheese, pears, berries, wool, sheepskins, sheep milk cheese, feta cheese, goat meat, chard, turnips, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, pine cone decorations, and more.

A parking ramp adjoins the facility so that parking is never a problem at the Monona Terrace market. Please do note that the hours of the market are from 7:30 a.m until Noon, shorter on both ends than the outdoor market.

The Friends of the DCFM information booth adjoins that of the DCFM, located outside the entrance to the market. EBT services are available at the Friends table. Friends also offers several gift items that are not available at the outdoor market.

Coffee and other beverages are available from Monona Terrace vendors. An ATM is available on the west end of the main level. If you have any questions about the Monona Terrace, there is an information booth on the main level. The DCFM information booth is located outside the entrance to the market.

 
See you at market!

Bill Lubing

 

We strive to keep this list as accurate as possible. We probably  missed an item or two that is at the market or listed an item as available when it is not. Chances are not all items mentioned or listed below will be at each market. If you'd like to check with your favorite vendor about product availability, go here, then do a search for contact information.

Flowers, apples, bread, and more. Squash, pumpkins, tomatoes, parsnips, arugula, spinach, cookies, hickory nuts, and cheese. The early season DCFM at Monona Terrace offers plenty to choose from, whether for the kitchen, bath, or table decoration.

Flower arrangements, fresh flowers, wreaths, decorated gourds, and holiday decorations are just some of the items you'll find to brighten up the house along with home made soap, candles, teas, and herbs.

Beef, pork, emu, lamb, bison, chicken, and trout is now joined by frozen duck and rabbit. Prepared foods include numerous tomato juices, soups, sauces, and salsas, along with plenty of jams, jellies, preserves, frozen corn, pasties, and chicken stock.

If you're looking for cheese, the numerous cheese makers at the market offer everything from a mild Gouda to a sassy bleu, with cheeses made from cow, goat, and sheep milk. Hook's cheese will be offering their 15 year cheddar along with other great selections. Mushrooms from several vendors can be sauteed with onions, garlic, and several shakeable chili pepper products.

Looking for a hearty whole wheat bread, fine Italian bakery, or the best cinnamon rolls around? You'll find them at the Early Season DCFM.

Over 55 vendors are scheduled for the first Monona Terrace DCFM. Due to possible light and even hard frosts some vendors may not be attending this market. If you're looking for a specific vendor, you can inquire at the Information Booth, located at the main entrance to the market.

One thing is certain. The great products, friendly conversation, and the festive atmosphere of the outdoor market continues unabated at the Monona Terrace DCFM!


To find a vendor or product you can: 1) check the DCFM website; 2) Ask at the DCFM Information Booth at the top of State Street; 3)  or take a leisurely stroll through the market.