Madison Main Street To Take Over Madison Farmer's Market

This transition comes after a year-long conversation with the Market Advisory Committee. 

(Madison, Ind.) - The Madison Main Street Program has announced that it will be taking over the management of the Madison Farmer's Market beginning on May 1. 

This transition comes after a year-long conversation with the Market Advisory Committee. 

Main Street Executive Director Austin Sims said "Madison Main Street program is excited to begin managing the Farmers Market of Madison, Indiana. Many consistent shoppers at our downtown businesses, also frequent the Farmers Market each Saturday and we know this synergy will continue our mission to support local businesses, farmers, producers, and creators."

The Madison Farmer's Market is one of the oldest farmer's markets in the Hoosier state with its roots stretching to the city's founding in 1809. Many elements of the farmer's market will remain the same including the summer hours. The farmer's market will remain located at the Broadway Fountain every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon from April to October. 

"This transition is really good news: it's an indication that the market is growing. The vendors have been running the market for the last five or so years now, and we're excited to say that we've outgrown ourselves! We're excited that by bringing the market under Main Street, we can bring in some real expertise with marketing and publicity, grant writing, and just growing the number of customers and vendors to have lots of input and to serve on the market committee. it just feels like a natural and strong relationship," said Market Advisory Committee chair Liz Brownlee. 

Madison is one of the three original Main Street pilot communities in the United States, which started in 1977.