La Fete de Marquette
50 S Baldwin St, Madison, WI, 53704
restaurant
Ownership
La Fete de Marquette is produced by and benefits the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, a local Madison nonprofit. The festival was founded by Bob Queen, a Madison resident, in 2006.
Local Sourcing
The festival features local food vendors and emphasizes regional/local partnerships. While some vendors and performers are national/international, local vendors and Madison-based artists are prominently featured.
Community Involvement
The festival is deeply embedded in the community with over $1.2 million raised since 2006 for Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center programs, presented by Willy Street Co-op, and held at a neighborhood park on Madison's east side.
Local Workforce
No specific workforce information available for the festival's paid staff or volunteers. The festival appears to be run by Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center staff and volunteers, but detailed labor practices are not publicly documented.
Revenue Retention
All proceeds from the free festival directly benefit the local Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center and its community programs, keeping revenue entirely within Madison.
Local Presence
No website available to analyze.