BID Sponsored Events
Maxwell Street Days
Event Overview
Hot Deals During the Hot Days – Maxwell Street Days Summer Sidewalk Sale returns with the biggest and best shopping event of the year! 50 years of great bargains on clothing, jewelry, gifts, artwork, sporting goods, books and more, plus fabulous food from State Street and Capitol Square shops and restaurants.
“We always enjoy connecting with the community as we showcase our unique offerings at reduced prices for this outdoor annual event. It’s also a great way for us to highlight our historical downtown shopping district.” shared Amy Moore, owner of Little Luxuries.
The community is invited to enjoy deep discounts, expanded outdoor café dining experiences, live music, special activities and much more on State Street. State Street will be closed to all bike and bus traffic. This community event is hosted by the GSSBA.
About Maxwell Street Days
July 16-19, 2026
For more than 50 years, Maxwell Street Days has provided bargains, culinary delights and music for more than 30,000 annual attendees. This annual Summer Sidewalk Sale on State Street in downtown Madison, Wis., takes place the 3rd weekend in July. Why is there a “Maxwell Street Days” on State Street? Maxwell Street in Chicago, Ill., was home to a famed outdoor market and “urban bazaar” from 1871 to 1994. In 1975, Martin’s, a Madison, Wis., clothing store and tailor shop, founded an outdoor sidewalk sale to showcase the State Street shopping district, starting Madison’s very own “Maxwell Street Days” tradition.
Greater State Street Business Association
Greater State Street Business Association (GSSBA) membership is open to all businesses and property owners located on State Street, the Capitol Square, and one block off in either of these two areas. Businesses must be inline, storefront businesses to be GSSBA members and to participate in Maxwell Street Days.
Maxwell Street Days Application
You must be a member of the Greater State Street Business Association to participate. Membership is open to all businesses and property owners located on State Street, the Capitol Square and blocks that have frontage on these areas.
2026 Participating Vendors
07/14/2026
Anthology - 230 State St. Stop 1
Art Gecko - 510 State St.
August - 414 State St.
Azara Hookah - 429 State St.
B-Side Records - 514 State St.
Baked Wings and Things - 250 State St.
The Botanist Social - 206 State St.
Cask & Ale - 212 State St.
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream - 468 State St.
Fair Trade Coffee House - 418 State St.
Fontana Sports - 216 N. Henry St.
Four Star Video - 459 W. Gilman St.
Freedom Skate Shop - 512 State St.
Goodman's Jewelers - 220 State St.
Ian's Pizza - 100 State St.
Izakaya Kuroyama - 419 State St.
Izakaya Kuroyama - 419 State St.
Jazzman & Duet by Jazzman - 307-309 State St.
Kilwins Madison - 208 State St.
Knuckleheads Wellness & Vape - 520 State St.
Little Luxuries - 230 State St. Stop 2
Little Sweet - 313 State St.
Luchador Tequila & Taco Bar - 558 State St.
Mackesey's Irish Pub - 317 State St.
Madison Modern Market - 310 State St.
Metric Forrest Studio - 330 State St.
Michelangelo's Coffee House - 114 State St.
Mochi - 631 State St.
Okashi - 542 State St.
oLiv - 339 W. Gorham St.
Overture Center for the Arts - 201 State St.
The Park Hotel & The Post Restaurant - 22 S. Carroll St.
Parthenon Gyros - 316 State St.
Paul's Club - 204 State St.
Pink Heifer BBQ Saloon - 567 State St.
Pricked Piercing - 521 State St.
Princess of India Imports - 306 State St.
Puffin Pass - 511 State St.
Ragstock - 329 State St.
RAYGUN - 670 State St.
Singlestitch - 124 State St.
The Soap Opera - 319 State St.
Studs - 629 State St.
Sunshine Daydream - 619 State St.
Taste of Sichuan - 515 State St.
Turtle Island Dispensary - 444 State St.
The University Book Store - 711 State St.
Vintage on State - 517 State St.
Vintage Threads - 434 State St.
Whiskey Jacks Saloon - 522 State St.
Wisconsin Design Team - 417 State St.
Zodica Perfumery - 133 W. Johnson St.
Guest Vendors (100 Block of State St.)
As of 7/14/26