Call for Madison Public Market merchants continues as construction nears completion


Progress on the Madison Public Market continues at a rapid pace as the City of Madison and Daniels Construction are close to completing the massive overhaul of the former Fleet Service building at 202 N. First Street, Madison. The Market is expected to open to the public in July of this year. With that in mind, the Madison Public Market Foundation is again advising those interested in becoming merchants at the Market to express interest by completing the Merchant Interest Form on the Market’s website.

At this time, the application process, which requires the previous submission of the Merchant Interest Form, only applies to those merchants who seek a continual lease up to three years and will be open during the market’s core hours. At this time, core hours are Wednesday–Thursday: 10 AM–6 PM, Friday: 10 AM–8 PM, Saturday: 8 AM–6 PM, and Sunday: 9 AM–4 PM. (Closed Monday and Tuesday).

Construction photos from early February are shown below. The photos will give prospective merchants an idea of how many of the interior spaces are designed. Selected merchants will work with the Madison Public Market Foundation to build out their space specific to their operations. More to follow as construction progresses.

Construction Update – May 2024


According to the City of Madison Department of Engineering staff, renovations for the Madison Public Market are proceeding on time and without unexpected surprises. At this time, 99% of concrete work has been completed, which involved removing and replacing the cement floors throughout the 45,000 sq. ft. building. The floors needed to be removed to accommodate plumbing, sewer lines and other essential components. Daniels Construction has completed the elevator shaft (first floor to mezzanine), and the back lot is now ready for re-paving. We are still on track for an opening in early Summer, 2025.