La Fete de Marquette is an annual summer festival in Madison, Wisconsin.
History
The French-themed festival began in 2006. It is currently held at McPike Park on the east-side of Madison. [1] [2] The festival was canceled in 2020 and 2021, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. [3]
Events
The four-day festival features local and national musical acts, as well as restaurant and craft beer offerings. [4]
Music
While many of the "Fete's" featured musicians are French-influenced, Musique Èlectronique, the festival's electronic music stage, has hosted numerous renowned DJs from across the world. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]
Notable past acts
- Kid Koala
- Kevin Saunderson
- Sonny Landreth
- Dumpstaphunk
- Dengue Fever
- Charanjit Singh
- Octo Octa
- Big Sam
- Sunny Jain
- Ten Strings and a Goat Skin
Attendance
Over 40,000 were expected for the 2018 gathering, up from 30,000 in 2013. [10]
Charity
Proceeds from the free-to-attend event go to the local Wil-Mar Neighborhood Community Center. [11] Since its inception in 2006, the festival has raised over $1.2 million for various neighborhood social programs. [12]
See also
- Art Fair on the Square
- Mifflin Street Block Party
- State Street Halloween Party
- Great Midwest Marijuana Harvest Festival
- Brat Fest
References
- ^ "La Fête de Marquette brings French and Cajun acts to a grassier version of Central Park". Isthmus. July 8, 2014.
- ^ "NEA, NEH have poured millions into Wisconsin". Milwaukee Record. 2017-01-23. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
- ^ Viviani, Nick. "Fete de Marquette canceled for second straight year". Retrieved 2021-08-01.
- ^ Joyce, Jason. "Organizers pull back on plans for early-June festival at Williamson/Baldwin intersection". madison.com. The Capital Times. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
- ^ "Why La Fete De Marquette's electronic music stage matters". Tone Madison. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
- ^ Lorenzsonn, E. "5 musical artists to check out at La Fete de Marquette". madison.com. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
- ^ "Derrick Carter to headline Fete De Marquette's electronic stage". Tone Madison. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
- ^ "La Fête de Marquette and Musique Electronique - WORT 89.9 FM". WORT 89.9 FM. 2013-07-01. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
- ^ Lorenzsonn, E. "6 artists to see at La Fete de Marquette". madison.com. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
- ^ "Does Madison have festival fatigue?". The Capital Times. April 25, 2018.
- ^ Slater, D.J. "Festival on Isthmus With French Flavor La Fete de Marquette Will Take Place on July 15 and 16". madison.com. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
- ^ "Fete de Marquette". Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center. Retrieved 2020-08-04.