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

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

References

  1. "La Fête de Marquette brings French and Cajun acts to a grassier version of Central Park". Isthmus. July 8, 2014.
  2. "NEA, NEH have poured millions into Wisconsin". Milwaukee Record. 2017-01-23. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
  3. Viviani, Nick. "Fete de Marquette canceled for second straight year". Retrieved 2021-08-01.
  4. Joyce, Jason. "Organizers pull back on plans for early-June festival at Williamson/Baldwin intersection". madison.com. The Capital Times. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
  5. "Why La Fete De Marquette's electronic music stage matters". Tone Madison. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
  6. Lorenzsonn, E. "5 musical artists to check out at La Fete de Marquette". madison.com. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
  7. "Derrick Carter to headline Fete De Marquette's electronic stage". Tone Madison. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
  8. "La Fête de Marquette and Musique Electronique - WORT 89.9 FM". WORT 89.9 FM. 2013-07-01. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
  9. Lorenzsonn, E. "6 artists to see at La Fete de Marquette". madison.com. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
  10. "Does Madison have festival fatigue?". The Capital Times. April 25, 2018.
  11. 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.
  12. "Fete de Marquette". Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
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