MADISON, Wis. (April 29, 2024) –Spring is here and Hilldale’s farmers market is back!
The center’s annual farmers market kicks off May 4 and will continue every Wednesday and Saturday from 8:00am-1:00pm through October 26 in the lot behind L.L.Bean, off of Segoe Road. This year, Hilldale is excited to welcome several new vendors to the market, including Mai’s Freshly Picked (produce, cut flowers), Lily’s Magical Treats (cotton candy, snowcones), Sifted Cakery (cupcakes, cookies) and Todo Fresco (cold pressed juices).
They join dozens of additional vendors offering Wisconsin cheese, locally grown produce, meat and eggs, bakery items, plants, herbs, microgreens and more. The vendors vary from week to week throughout the season.
“Every year, our market gets better and better,” said Nanci Horn, general manager of Hilldale. “There’s plenty of parking, it’s very walkable, and well-behaved, leashed dogs are always welcome. We know people are going to love this year’s new additions, plus all the favorites that’ll be back too.”
Hilldale has long worked to build a pet-friendly reputation and is home to 34 stores and restaurants who happily welcome dogs. Shop for toys, collars, treats and more at L.L. Bean, Ace Hardwareand The University Book Store, find doggie beds at Twigs, and swing by Gigi’s Cupcakes for fresh-baked pup-friendly treats. Restaurants like bartaco, Café Hollander, Dumpling Haus, Great Dane, Blended, Forage Kitchen and Shake Shack, all welcome your four-legged friends on their patios.
Diners will find plenty of outdoor dining options at Hilldale this spring as well, with al fresco seating at Amara, bartaco, Forage Kitchen, Blended, Café Hollander, Dumpling Haus, Muramoto, Great Dane and Shake Shack.
