Madison Fair Trade Holiday Festival
Visitors can shop for holiday gifts from a wide array of vetted vendors offering ethically and humanely produced goods. Offerings include handcrafted jewelry, alpaca apparel, single-origin chocolates, specialty coffees, home decor, and woven accessories. The event takes place right next door to the Dane County Farmers Market.
What to Expect
Ethical holiday shopping featuring vetted fair-trade goods from worldwide artisans.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Madison
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Madison Fair Trade Holiday Festival
Food & Drink
Vendors offer coffee, tea, and bean-to-bar or single-origin chocolates for purchase.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Ethical holiday gift shoppers
Vibe
Values-led and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 8am-3pm.
Tips & Advice
- Pair your visit with the Dane County Farmers Market, which runs right next door to the festival at Monona Terrace that same day.
- Bring your whole gift list, because vendors carry jewelry, alpaca apparel, scarves, toys, home decor, coffee, tea and chocolate from artisans worldwide.
- Stop at Tabal Chocolate if anyone on your list needs vegan, dairy-free or soy-free treats, because its single-origin dark chocolate is all three.
- Expect a busy hall, because the festival and its farmers market neighbors welcome about 4,500 guests during the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of gifts can I find?
Vendors sell handcrafted jewelry, alpaca apparel and yarn, scarves and shawls, handbags, children's toys, home decor, woven accessories, coffee, tea, olive oil products and single-origin chocolate.
How do I know the products are ethically made?
Every vendor is checked to make sure its products are produced ethically and humanely.
Can I combine it with a trip to the farmers market?
Yes. The festival is at Monona Terrace, next door to the Dane County Farmers Market.
Are there vegan or dairy-free chocolates?
Yes. Tabal Chocolate's single-origin dark chocolate is vegan, dairy free and soy free.
Is there something for everyone on my list?
The organizers expect you'll find gifts for the whole family, from kids' doll clothes and toys to jewelry, apparel and home goods.
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