Eken Park Festival

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Bill Guetschow

The Periodicals

The Eken Park neighborhood began in the 1940s. It grew as soldiers returned from World War II, many of whom got jobs nearby at Oscar Mayer. Now it’s an up-and-coming neighborhood for young families, with a festival that has both kids activities and the coolest local bands: dancehall reggae from Jimmy Sugarcane People, loud electric covers from Low Czars (whose members include Isthmus calendar editor Bob Koch), Latin surfer-ska from Meskales, indie rock from Scorched Waves, and the pop/R&B/rock of The Periodicals. Food carts and beer, of course, too.

press release: The Eken Park Neighborhood Association is excited to announce the fifth installation of the popular Eken Park Festival! This year’s festival will be held on August 21 and will feature incredible musical talent from a wide range of genres, delicious local cuisine and beer, kids activities, and much more!

This family-friendly, community-oriented event will take place on the 700 block of Mayer Avenue located next to the Tip Top Tavern, Ogden's North Street Diner, and the North Street Cabaret—easily accessible via public transportation courtesy of the City of Madison Metro Transit (bus lines 4, 5, 10, 27, 29, 56, and 57) or by bicycle (the Starkweather Creek Bike Path or Demetral Field Trail).

All local band lineup:

Jimmy Sugarcane People, Caribbean flavored hip hop,

Madison favorites the Low Czars

Latinx based ska by Meskales, guaranteed to get the dance floor hopping

Scorched Waves, exciting new power pop with members just coming out of high school

Closing with stylish well crafted rock and roll from The Periodicals

We will have seven tap lines pouring a delicious assortment of great beers. Local food vendors, including Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream.A good collection of local artists and artisans from the area. We will have our very popular Kids' Section with appropriate activities, including the Grand Kid's Parade up and down the festival site.

We hope to see you at this year's festival as we celebrate all our community has to offer as one of Madison's most unique neighborhoods!

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