Madison Farmer's Market
Apr. 19th, 2007 10:38 amFarmers' Market by the numbers
By Debra Carr-Elsing, The Capital Times, April 19, 2007
What is the best and worst thing about the Dane County Farmers' Market?
All the people.
That's how market-goers responded in a 2003 survey conducted by market organizers.
People also say they typically spend an hour at the Saturday outdoor markets and walk around the Capitol Square just once.
"We have great community support,'' says Larry Johnson, market manager. "It rained all day long one time when we counted people, and we still had more than 8,000 come out to the market.''
On sunny days, crowds easily can reach 20,000 or more.
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By Debra Carr-Elsing, The Capital Times, April 19, 2007
What is the best and worst thing about the Dane County Farmers' Market?
All the people.
That's how market-goers responded in a 2003 survey conducted by market organizers.
People also say they typically spend an hour at the Saturday outdoor markets and walk around the Capitol Square just once.
"We have great community support,'' says Larry Johnson, market manager. "It rained all day long one time when we counted people, and we still had more than 8,000 come out to the market.''
On sunny days, crowds easily can reach 20,000 or more.
( Read More )