Dane Buy Local

Mad Gluten Free Fest is BACK for its third year!

Mad Gluten Free Festival returns on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 3–6PM at Breese Stevens Field in Madison for an afternoon of amazing local gluten free food and good company — and best of all, admission is FREE!

Bring your blanket, grab a table, and enjoy delicious GF eats while connecting with your fellow gluten free community. We'll also have kids' crafts and activities, making it the perfect family outing!

🌟 Want the VIP experience? Snag a VIP Hour ticket ($20) for 2–3PM to get early access and extra special treats before the doors open to the public!

Everyone is welcome — whether you've been eating gluten free for years or are just GF-curious. Come celebrate good food and great community with us!

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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who tuned in to the Dane Buy Local Access Hour on WORT FM 89.9! We loved sharing the stories, needs, and impacts of our incredible locally owned businesses and organizations with you. If you missed it, take a listen!

https://danebuylocal.com/access-hour-with-dane-buy-local-and-wort-89-9-fm/

Special thanks to our guests Delta Beer Lab, Community Living Alliance, and DBL Board Chair & Intentional Purpose Events Manager Zoe Schuler for joining us and making the show so meaningful.

And a reminder — WORT's Summer Pledge Drive is still going! If community-powered radio matters to you, please consider making a pledge at wortfm.org/donate or call 608-256-2001. Every contribution keeps voices like ours on the air.

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🧀 National Cheese Day is Tomorrow🧀

Nobody celebrates cheese like Wisconsin! This June 4th, buy local and visit our amazing "cheesy" members who sell some of the finest cheese in the state.

Shop local, taste the difference, and support local businesses that make Dane County proud!

👉 Visit our member directory for cheesy members near you! https://danebuylocal.com/member-directory/ #!directory/map/tag=cheese

Shop for a cause this June!

Our DBL member Kylee's Gift Cottage has launched the Kylee's Hearts & Paws Fundraiser benefiting fellow DBL member Dane County Humane Society.

This June, purchase a special $15 bracelet in-store and 100% of proceeds go directly to shelter animals in need.

The fundraiser honors Kylee, the beloved Chihuahua who inspired shop owners Colin and Michael's passion for helping animals find their forever homes.

📍 6711 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave, Middleton
🔗 kyleesgiftcottage.com

🌈 June is Pride Month — and we're celebrating all month long!

We're proud to support our LGBTQ+ business community and the incredible entrepreneurs who make our network stronger.

Looking to connect with or support LGBTQ+-owned businesses? Browse our Member Directory to find businesses who identify as LGBTQ+: https://danebuylocal.com/member-directory/ #!directory/map/lbl=&61cf5901ca2fee150509197a

This June, the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce has some amazing events you won't want to miss:

📅 Webinar: Introducing NGLCC Allied SME Certification June 23rd — Learn about a powerful new certification for small and medium enterprises. 🔗 https://danebuylocal.com/event/introducing-nglcc-allied-sme-certification-webinar-wi-lgbt-chamber-of-commerce/

📅 2026 LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur Bootcamp June 25th & 26th — Two days of connection, learning, and empowerment for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. 🔗 https://wislgbtchamber.com/lgbtq-entrepreneur-bootcamp/

Let's show up, celebrate, and grow together this Pride Month.

🎙️ Tune in to WORT FM 89.9 FM on Monday, June 1 from 7:00–8:00 PM as Dane Buy Local takes over the Access Hour!

Join us as we share the stories, needs, and impacts of locally owned businesses and organizations in our community. Special guests include Delta Beer Lab and Community Living Alliance.

This special broadcast is part of WORT's Summer Pledge Drive (May 30–June 7), so be sure to listen—and consider making a pledge to support community-powered radio!

608-256-2001 to pledge or go to wortfm.org/donate

Madison, your community radio needs you!

WORT 89.9 FM's Summer Pledge Drive kicks off May 30th through June 7th — and this year, it matters more than ever.

With federal funding cuts hitting community media hard, WORT is counting on the people who love it most: you, their neighbors and fans.

Hundreds of volunteers walk through those doors every week, powering most of the on-air programming with the knowledge, passion, and creativity you won't find anywhere else on the dial.

But volunteers alone can't keep the lights on. WORT needs your financial support to survive.

As a proud Dane Buy Local member, WORT FM embodies exactly what it means to support local businesses and keep our community's character alive. When you pledge to WORT, you're investing in Madison — plain and simple.

✅ WORT is a 501(c)3 nonprofit — all donations are 100% tax deductible.

📞 Call to pledge: (608) 256-2001
💻 Donate online: wortfm.org/donate

Don't let federal budget cuts silence a Madison treasure. Pledge today. Support local. Support WORT.

Welcome to our newest Dane Buy Local members!

Show these amazing businesses some love — visit their websites, spread the word, and support local businesses that pour their hearts into what they do.
Every dollar spent locally makes a difference. Let's keep Dane County thriving together!

🏡 TR McKenzie, Inc
We're a family-owned property management company with 30+ years of experience. From renting to buying to building, we do it all — but what really sets us apart is our community-first approach and our exclusive Home Buyer Program that helps renters transition to homeownership. Madison is our hometown, and we love taking care of it. https://www.trmckenzie.com/

🌿 Friends of San Damiano San Damiano Monona
We're a nonprofit on a mission to transform this special lakeside space into a public destination for everyone. Whether you're looking for recreation, peaceful reflection, or a connection to nature and history — this place is for you.
We believe people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds deserve a beautiful space to call their own. https://www.sandamianomonona.org/

🔨 WESTRING CONSTRUCTION, LLC
We're a Madison-based remodeling company that works up, out, and down — kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, accessible design, and historic restoration. Whatever your vision, we'll help make it a reality.
Proud to serve Madison and Dane County for over years. https://www.westringconstruction.com/

✨ TSE Xperience
We help growing brands get seen, trusted, and talked about. From SEO and digital strategy to influencer partnerships and experiential campaigns, we build authentic connections that create real momentum — online and in the real world.
Your story deserves to be heard. Let's tell it. https://www.shlyxpe.com/

Become a Loop the Lake Sponsor

On Saturday, June 20, the 14th annual Loop the Lake Bike Ride will bring hundreds of riders together to celebrate the lakes, neighborhoods, and community spirit of Madison and Monona.

Dane Buy Local Member Clean Lakes Alliance is inviting local businesses to partner with them as sponsors and help make this popular community event a success! Presented by DBL Member Lake Ridge Financial.

https://www.cleanlakesalliance.org/loop-the-lake/

Big Love for Our Renewing Members! 🎉

We are beyond grateful for the incredible members who have renewed — you are the heartbeat of our local business community, and we couldn't do this without you!

🛍️ Ready to give back? Here's how YOU can make a difference:

✅ Buy local first — always.
✅ Shop local before clicking "add to cart" online.
✅ Support local businesses by walking through their doors.

Every dollar spent locally stays in our community and fuels the businesses that make our neighborhood one of a kind. So get out there, explore, and show our members some love!

👉 Tag a local business you love in the comments below!