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.
Join us as Madison's original outdoor music festival turns 60!
The 2025 Orton Park Festival 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!