Eken Park Festival

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Madison's east side is the capital of neighborhood festivals, but some have outgrown the “neighborhood” feel. Eken Park, the up-and-coming area originally built as World War II-era worker housing, is undergoing a renaissance and the fest has the true DIY vibe of the residents. There will be food and beer, kids activities, and music, sweet music. The November Criminals play “unironic polka hip-hop for the downtrodden and party-starved,” which is, well, relatable. Also on hand for the downtrodden will be Sexy Ester, Sean Michael Dargan Band, Supa! Friends and the Trapper Schoepp Band. Full schedule at facebook.com/ekenparkfest. The fest also could still use some more volunteers; sign up here.

press release: SAVE THE DATE! August 20!

The Eken Park Neighborhood Association is excited to announce the sixth installation of the Eken Park Festival! This year’s festival will be held on August 20 and will continue to 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 and 5) or by bicycle (the Starkweather Creek Bike Path or Demetral Field Trail).

Music Line-up:

11:00am City Sounds: string quartet from the Madison Music Makers Program accompanying morning yoga

12:15pm Trapper Schoepp Band: Milwaukee Americana folk-rock with a Bob Dylan co-write

2:00pm Supa Friends: we promise their hip-hop will make you scream "SOOOOOPAAAAH!"

4:00pm Sean Michael Dargan Band: pop-rock in two-toned saddle shoes and a bowtie

5:30pm November Criminals: unironic polka hip-hop for the downtrodden and party-starved

7:00pm Sexy Ester: an Eken Park Festival favorite from year 1 is back!

Kids activities all day

Food Carts and Local beer on tap

Check back for updates! https://www.facebook.com/events/954467655258448

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!

Volunteers are still needed! Sign up here.