La Fete de Marquette
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]
Events
The four-day festival features local and national musical acts, as well as restaurant and craft beer offerings.[3]
Attendance
Over 40,000 were expected for the 2018 gathering, up from 30,000 in 2013.[9]
Charity
Proceeds from the free-to-attend event go to the local Wil-Mar Neighborhood Community Center.[10] Since its inception in 2006, the festival has raised over $1.2 million for various neighborhood social programs.[11]
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See also
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.
- |, Jason Joyce | The Capital Times. "Organizers pull back on plans for early-June festival at Williamson/Baldwin intersection". madison.com. Retrieved 2018-04-25.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- "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.
- 608-252-6120, D.J. SLATER dslater@madison.com. "FESTIVAL ON ISTHMUS WITH FRENCH FLAVOR LA FETE DE MARQUETTE WILL TAKE PLACE ON JULY 15 AND 16". madison.com. Retrieved 2018-04-25.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- "Fete de Marquette". Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
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