New Merchant Announcement: Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

The Madison Public Market is excited to announce another new business opening in the Market in 2026. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream| www.chocolateshoppeicecream.com Family-owned and Madison-made since the first scoop in 1962, Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream creates award-winning ice cream using local ingredients like Sassy Cow milk from nearby family farms. Rooted in the neighborhoods they […]

New Merchant Announcement: Melly Mell’s

The Madison Public Market is excited to announce another new business opening in the Market in 2026. Melly Mell’s | www.mellymells.com Melly Mell’s has been a Madison staple since 2010, first as a beloved restaurant and later as a go-to catering business for celebrations and special events across the city. Now coming full circle, Melly […]

New Merchant Announcement: The First 7 Market Merchants

The Madison Public Market announces seven new businesses opening in the Market in 2026. Cinn City Smash | www.cinncitysmash.com Cinn City Smash is a Madison-based company that serves smash burgers, churros, and fries that hit the sweet spot between indulgent and intentional. The team focuses on bold flavor, fast execution, and food that’s made with […]

Madison Public Market Provides Update on Market Opening Efforts for 2026

The Madison Public Market continues to make steady progress toward its anticipated opening in 2026, with merchant recruitment and space planning advancing alongside construction and tenant build-out preparation. As a mission-driven public market, the Market is focused on building a diverse, financially sustainable mix of merchants that reflects Madison’s food and artisan cultures and serves […]

Steve Sisson Joins the Madison Public Market Team

The Madison Public Market is excited to welcome Steve Sisson as the inaugural Executive Assistant of the Madison Public Market Foundation, who began his role on January 5, 2026. Raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Steve has been proud to call Madison home since he moved here in 2016. He has provided administrative assistance in […]

Momentum Builds as the Madison Public Market Prepares for a 2026 Opening

Merchant Buildout Construction is on the Horizon! Progress is happening behind the scenes as this long-awaited community destination comes to life. Currently, tenant build-outs are on the docket. Once construction schedules are finalized, the interior will start taking shape quickly. Previous posts have highlighted the public art that will fill the interior and exterior of […]

Art Installations Begin at Madison Public Market

Work is now underway to begin installing some of the first pieces of art at the Madison Public Market, which will serve as both a visual celebration and a bridge connecting visitors to the rich cultural tapestry of our city. When installations are complete, the Madison Public Market will showcase a vibrant collection of public […]

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 […]

Construction Update: May 20, 2025

Daniels Construction and the City of Madison continue to make progress on the Madison Public Market. With Phase 1 of construction nearly finished, Madison Public Market Foundation can commence with Phase 2 – creation of individual merchant stalls. Here are some photos from a May 15 tour. Our goal is to open on November 1, […]

Construction Update: March 2025

Due to construction delays, the Madison Public Market is expected to open in the fall of 2025. Progress is proceeding quickly and turnover of the building to the Madison Public Market Foundation is expected to occur in May. At this time, the Foundation can more effectively complete the buildout of the merchant-vendor spaces and install […]