# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Marquette Waterfront Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Marquette Waterfront Festival is the official curtain-raiser to the eastside’s glorious season of summer music festivals. The festival celebrates its 37th year, mixing hot local talent with national touring acts on two stages. 

Here's what's in store for this year's Waterfront...

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

Dandelion Dash 11:30 AM

MAIN STAGE
12:00 Louka & Co
1:30 David Hecht & The Who Dat
3:00 Elizabeth Moen
4:45 Bizhiki
6:30 Ratboys

COTTONWOOD STAGE
1:00 BingBong
2:30 Faux Fawn 
4:00 Stone Oak
5:30 Lost Lakes

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

River Alliance Fools' Flotilla 
Join or watch the zany boat parade taking off from the Tenney Park locks at 10:30 a.m. down the Yahara River toward the park. Register your boat in advance at wisconsinrivers.org for event details and weather updates. 

MAIN STAGE
11:30 River Rats
12:00 Supper Club
1:30 A Jazz Tribute to Sting
3:00 Spectaculous
4:45 Humbird
6:30 Adam Greuel & The Space Burritos

COTTONWOOD STAGE
1:00 Wild Violets
2:30 New Stellanovas
4:00 Dan Walkner Band
5:30 Willy Porter

As always, Marquette Waterfront Festival will feature a terrific array of vendors from local businesses, artists and restaurants, as well as craft beer and wine tents. Kids games, face painters and the Dandelion Dash (Saturday, 11:30 a.m.) return as well.

Marquette Waterfront Festival is hosted by Marquette Neighborhood Association, and remains free and fabulous thanks to its presenting sponsors:

Lauer Realty Group
Willy St. Co-op
Heartland Credit Union
Your Northside Neighbors Paul & Ellen 
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

And by support from our partners:
Elks Lodge 410
Solidarity Realty 
Tribe 9 Foods
Cargo Coffee
MGE
Klein's Floral 
Bin There Dump That
Prime Urban Properties
SMB Investments
Isthmus
WORT 
WVMO

And by our Neighbor Sponsors: 
A Place to Be
K Agnew
Anonymous
Molly Bandt & Bill Ramsey
Matt Banks & Simone Schweber
Shelley Blondeau
Bob & Lorie
Steve & Kit Cairns
Jay Campbell & Jennifer Ryan
Heather Clefisch & Nate Zolik
Diane Coccari & Ken Swift
Susan Curtis
Nora Cusack
Peg Davey
Mr. Bob Dobolina
Jim Feldman
The Ghoghawala Family
Beatrice Hadidian
Pat & Mike Harris
Ellen Henningsen & Jim Gentry
Steve Goldstein & Laura Heisler
Ben & Katie Mead Griffiths
Larry Jensen
Jessens
Mary Klehr & Allen Cross
Mike Kohn DVM
The Konyar Family
Anita Krasno & Dan Hobson
Lance Lattimer & Bradley Grochocinski
Addison & Lynn Lee
Stu Levitan
Jordy & Jessie Loeb
Longtime Neighbor
The D. Irving & Amy L. Mager Foundation
Eileen McGlynn & Bill Scanlon
JJ Menting
Jane & Duane Miller
Luke & Diane Milligan
Anne & Mike Moser
Brent Nicastro
Ed & Rachel Niles
Tracy & Juice Pajewski
Jen Perfetti
Petri & Luna
Pam Porter & Mare Chapman
Glenn Reinl & Sara Krebsbach
Jeannie Roberts & John Voegeli
Claire Rynders
Linda & Matt Sanders
The Solow/Day Family
Judith Strand
Eric & Sandi Statz
Margaret Thairu & Mike Zydowicz
Scott B Thornton
THUNDER CHICKEN
VanderVelde Family
Gary Waters & Rick Anderson
Jake Wicke
Nathan & Katie Winn

Thanks, all!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/madison/marquette-waterfront-festival-2026/200029199740615
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, kids, art, music-festivals, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4581

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Madison
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Yahara Place Park
- **lat**: 43.087584972382
- **long**: -89.351693655115
- **full address**: Yahara Place Park, 1840 Yahara Pl, Madison, WI 53704-5557, United States

## Event gallery

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## Comments

- [John Masino | 2026-04-15 18:53:55] Every year they will not hire my band (John Masino Band) to perform. Yes, we would fit the festival, as we play about 60 shows a year in Wisconsin. Many festivals. Always a return date!

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Marquette Waterfront Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Marquette Waterfront Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 14 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Yahara Place Park, 1840 Yahara Pl, Madison, WI 53704-5557, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Marquette Waterfront Festival 2026?
  - **A:** Marquette Waterfront Festival 2026 is organized by Marquette Waterfront Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Marquette Waterfront Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Madison, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 4,500+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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