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Marquette Waterfront Festival
Madison, WI · Festival
- When
- June 12–13, 2027
- Where
- Yahara Place Park, 2025 Yahara Pl · Madison · WI
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
The Marquette Waterfront Festival is an annual two-day music and community festival held at Yahara Place Park on the shore of the Yahara River, organized by the Marquette Neighborhood Association as a fundraiser. The 2026 edition mixes local and national touring acts across two stages along with food vendors, sports and kids' activities. It falls on the same weekend as the Fools' Flotilla boat parade.
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- Marquette Waterfront Festivalsame spot
The Marquette Waterfront Festival is an annual two-day music and community festival held at Yahara Place Park on the shore of the Yahara River, organized by the Marquette Neighborhood Association as a fundraiser.
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