Maxwell Street Days

State Street's Summer Sidewalk Sale
Always the 3rd weekend in July.
State Street, Madison, WI
Rain or Shine

July 17-20, 2025

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.

2025 Event Information

Thursday, July 17, 9am-6pm
Friday, July 18, 9am-6pm
Saturday, July 19, 9am-6pm
Sunday, July 20, 10am-5pm

Entertainment

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2025 Maxwell Street Days Participating Businesses

As of 5/29/25

Anthology - 230 State St. Stop 1
Azara Hookah - 429 State St.
B-Side Records - 514 State St.
Cask & Ale - 212 State St.
Double Tap - 347 State St.
Fair Trade Coffee House - 418 State St.
Fontana Sports - 216 N. Henry St.
Four Star Vido - 459 W. Gilman St.
Freedom Skate Shop - 512 State St.
Goodman's Jewelers - 220 State St.
Himalchuli - 318 State St.
Ian's Pizza on State - 100 State St.
Kilwins Madison - 208 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.
Michelangelo's Coffee House - 114 State St.
Mochi - 631 State St.
Okashi - 542 State St.
Parthenon Gyros - 316 State St.
Paul's Club - 204 State St.
Pricked Piercing - 521 State St.
Puffin Pass - 511 State St.
Rethreads Madison - 410 State St.
Roxxy - 327 W. Gorham St.
SEE Eyewear - 437 State St.
Singlestitch Madison - 124 State St.
Studs - 629 State St.
The Stuffed Olive
Tropic Jewel - 449 State St.
University Book Store - 711 State St.
Wisconsin Design Team - 417 State St.
Zodica Perfumery - 133 W. Johnson St.

Maxwell Street Days Vendor & Activity Map
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About Maxwell Street Days

For 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. See more details on the application.