Madison Public Market is a nonprofit working to build an inclusive local food economy where every entrepreneur has a path to success. Operated by the Madison Public Market Foundation in partnership with the City of Madison, the Market turns a former municipal building at First and East Johnson Streets into a year-round community hub. Our mission is to open doors for startup entrepreneurs, minority-owned businesses, and neighborhood food makers who have been shut out of traditional commercial space, and to make fresh, regionally grown, culturally diverse food accessible to our whole community.We do this by:

Lowering barriers to entry. Flexible temporary vending spaces and rotating pop-up markets let new entrepreneurs test ideas and build a customer base before committing to a lease.

Supporting small businesses. Our 28 permanent merchants, from prepared foods to handcrafted goods, are local businesses that benefit from shared infrastructure and nonprofit support.

Bringing people together. Our dedicated event space hosts community gatherings, and the Main Hall is a place for neighbors of every background to share food, art, and culture.

Every purchase, visit, and donation supports local entrepreneurs and strengthens food equity in Madison.