Timeline For Opening Update – Early 2026


We know how excited the community is for the Madison Public Market and we share that excitement! While we had hoped to be open sooner, the reality is that we’re facing some necessary delays related to lease finalization and building improvements required to meet public health standards for food vendors.
These construction setbacks were not part of our original roadmap, but we’re working closely with the City of Madison to ensure that the Market opens safely, sustainably, and ready to support our amazing group of local entrepreneurs.
We’re now aiming for tenant construction to begin in fall 2025, with the grand opening of the Market in early 2026. In the meantime, we’ll continue to support our vendors and look for opportunities, like food tastings and pop-ups, to introduce them to you before doors officially open.
This project is about more than a building, it’s about creating opportunity, connection, and a home for Madison’s diverse cultures, crafts, and cuisines. Thank you for your continued support, understanding, and excitement.
Stay tuned,
The Madison Public Market Foundation

“Boardman Clark provided a lead gift to the Public Market because it resonates with many of our firm’s values, including the commitment to sustainability and social equity, and because it creates an opportunity to partner with the City and drive economic development, with a focus on entrepreneurs from diverse and underrepresented communities.” - Richard Heinemann, Boardman Clark

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