La Fete de Marquette
Annual festival in Madison, Wisconsin
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La Fête 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 "Fête's" featured musicians are French-influenced, Musique Électronique, 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]