Eken Park Fest 2025: The Best Little Fest in the Midwest!
Live music, food, family fun—and the neighborhood that makes it shine
If you’re on Madison’s East Side and looking to soak up some community vibes this summer, Eken Park Fest is your ticket—and it's literally a hop, skip, or stroll away for many locals.
What's the scoop?
- When & Where: Saturday, August 16, 11 AM–8 PM at Eken Park (2407 Coolidge St)
- Free admission, family-friendly and 100% run by neighborhood volunteers
- Live music lineup from noon through early evening: The Broken Boards, Cherry Toad, Seasaw, The Flavor That Kills, Radkey, and more.
- Food trucks + beer garden, raffle, kids’ parade, and games—perfect for all ages
- Listening Lawn hosted by Ella: bring your blanket, grab a seat, chill to the tunes
Why we love it up close in Eken Park...
This isn’t just another city festival—it’s our block party-sized celebration. The park’s cozy size means you can bounce from a taco truck craze to live tunes to face-painting for the kids, without losing your crew. And since it's walkable from the 2860 East Washington area? You’ll skip traffic and enjoy the walkable lifestyle that makes the Eken Park neighborhood such a gem.
Neighborhood spirit? Off the charts. Every face you see probably lives right here or within a few blocks, making it a favorite community gathering for apartments on Madison’s east side.
What to expect from the schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11 AM | Festival gates open |
| Noon-6:45PM | Bands from Broken Boards to Radkey |
| 4:15PM | Kids’ parade across the lawn |
| Afterneed | Food trucks, craft beer, raffle, games + sunshine |
Wrap‑Up & Invitation
Eken Park Fest is pure neighborhood joy: free, friendly, full of music, food, laughs, and sunshine. Whether you’re already calling Eken Park home—or still curious about apartment rentals in Madison Wisconsin—this fest is the perfect intro to what living here feels like.
Curious about the cozy walkable lifestyle near 2860 East Washington? Check out Ella and our Eken Park apartments Madison WI option.
Come join us August 16th—pack your reusable water bottle, bring a blanket or beach chair, and let's get on the lawn. Explore Eken Park, celebrate our East Side, and if you’re curious about making this your home base, we’ll be around. Learn more about Ella if you’d like.
