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. The festival was canceled in 2020 and 2021, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Events
The four-day festival features local and national musical acts, as well as restaurant and craft beer offerings.
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.
Notable past acts
Attendance
Over 40,000 were expected for the 2018 gathering, up from 30,000 in 2013.
Charity
Proceeds from the free-to-attend event go to the local Wil-Mar Neighborhood Community Center. Since its inception in 2006, the festival has raised over $1.2 million for various neighborhood social programs.