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First riot at Freakfest
During the 2002 Freakfest there were massive riots that resulted in new laws and the city of Madison's involvement with the event. -
Glass Ban
Glass was banned on and around State Street by the city of Madison as a result of the 2002 riots. -
65,000 in attendance at Freakfest
A large crowd of 65,000 were at Freakfest in 2003. -
Sports Illustrated Freakfest Mention
Sports Illustrated mentioned Freakfest in their September issue and called it "anarchy." The city was upset because they were making an effort to tame the event. -
Pepper spray usage
In 2005, Madison Police attempted to take control of wild crowds by splitting them up with pepper spray usage. -
235 arrests
235 people were arrested and given citations during the 2006 Freakfest. -
200 arrests
200 people were arrested and given citations during the 2007 Freakfest. -
52 arrests
52 people were arrested and given citations during the 2009 Freakfest. -
44,000 at Freakfest
A smaller crowd of 44,000 were in attendance at Freakfest during 2009. -
43 arrests
43 people were arrested and given citations during Freakfest in 2010. -
35,000 in attendance at Freakfest
A smaller crowd of 35,000 were in attendance at Freakfest during 2010. -
30 arrests
30 people were arrested and given citations during Freakfest in 2011. -
25,000 in attendance at Freakfeset
The smallest crowd yet of 25,000 were in attendance at Freakfest in 2011.