JOIN US FOR TASTE OF MADISON

August 30: 2pm-9pm
August 31: 11am-7pm
Capitol Square, Madison, WI

Join us Labor Day weekend, August 30-31, 2025 in downtown Madison as we celebrate the largest picnic on Capitol Square. Taste of Madison is an admission FREE non-profit event that features 80+ food vendors, a variety of beverage options, and live music entertainment all day. Plus, did we mention the event is free to attend!

Registration for returning restaurants begins February 10th. Applications for new restaurants can be submitted March 1. Please email Bonnie Oleson for info.

The Taste of Madison is owned by Madison Festivals, Inc, a registered 501c3, and the success of the event relies on the help of great volunteers. Over 30 area volunteer groups work together to make the Taste a success. Madison Festivals is honored to donate $90,000+ annually to these local non-profit and charitable organizations. When you support the Taste of Madison, you help our community thrive!

Fun for you, good for Madison!