Festivals

MARQUETTE WATERFRONT FESTIVAL – JUNE 14-15

The Marquette Waterfront Festival is the official curtain-raiser to the eastside’s glorious season of summer music festivals. The festival celebrates its 36th year in 2025 the weekend of June 14 and 15, mixing hot local talent with touring national acts on two stages.

As always, Marquette Waterfront Festival will feature two stages of music, a terrific array of vendors from local businesses, artists and restaurants, as well as craft beer and wine tents. Kids games, the Dandelion Dash (Saturday, 11:30 a.m.) will return as well. On Sunday morning, join or watch the River Alliance’s Fools’ Flotilla! The zany boat parade takes off from Tenney Park locks at 10:30 a.m. down the Yahara River toward the park.

Musicians interested in being considered for Waterfront 2025 can apply here.

Food vendors can apply here for Orton and/or Waterfront by February 28.
Non-food vendors can apply here for Orton and/or Waterfront  by March 31.

Follow the Marquette Waterfront Festival on Facebook for more updates.

ORTON PARK FESTIVAL – AUGUST 29-31

Join us as Madison's original outdoor music festival turns 60!

The 2025 Orton will kick off with Family Night on Friday, August 29, featuring activities for the kids, Forward! Marching Band and a mesmerizing performance by Cycropia Aerial Dance. Enjoy full days of music Saturday and Sunday along with the Vendor Village, community arts projects, BINGO tent, the Orton Auction, Who Takes the Cake? and more!

Musicians interested in being considered for Orton 2025 can apply here.

Food vendors can apply here for Orton and/or Waterfront by February 28.
Non-food vendors can apply here for Orton and/or Waterfront  by March 31.

Follow the Orton Park Festival on Facebook for more updates.