people crowded Capitol Square today for the 42nd annual Taste of Madison Festival organizers say the goal of the event is to bring people businesses and Charities together through food Beverages and entertainment this year had more than 90 different restaurants and organizers say that's the most the festival has ever had it's responsible for nearly $8 million of economic impact each year and we donate anywhere between 70 to $100,000 back to the charity groups that work this event if you stopped by today you might have seen some familiar faces including Amber Nogle Carly marata and Cameron hotman WK is a proud sponsor of this event and you still have time to check it out this weekend