Enjoy A Taste of France at Lycée Français de Chicago’s Annual Fall French Market
What: Experience the tastes, sounds, art and antiques of a traditional French marketplace at
the annual Lycée Français de Chicago (French International School) Annual Fall French
Market. Event includes shopping with more than 60 vendors, culinary demonstrations
from top Chicago chefs, a French Bistro and a Children’s Pavilion (with supervised activities
to keep kids ages 3 and up occupied while parents shop).
Market showcase features collectibles, jewelry, artwork, antiques, home décor,
housewares, cheese, pastries and confections.
Children’s activities include French musical games, dancing, magic, face painting and balloon
art.
When:
Cocktail Party Preview: Friday, October 16 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.(Adults only event)
Tickets: $30 in advance $40 at the door
Market: Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, October 18 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Market admission: $5 for adults, free admission for children
Chef Demos: Saturday:
12 p.m. Meg Galus, Pastry Chef TRU
1 p.m. Martial Noguier, Executive Chef SOFITEL, CAFE DES ARCHITECTES
2 p.m. Charlie Socher, Chef Owner CAFE MATOU
Sunday:
1 p.m. Troy Graves, EVE & Talullah
2 p.m. Monique Deschaines, AL DENTE
Children’s Pavilion: Shop without the kids. Supervised activities at the Children’s Pavilion for
ages 3 and up
Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, October 18 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Pavilion admission: $10 per child or $15 per family with a recommended maximum of two
hours
Where: Lycée Français de Chicago, 613 W. Bittersweet Place, Chicago. Enter
from Irving Park Road at Marine Drive. Bus 135, 136, 144, 145, 146,
148, 80, X80
Why: Proceeds from the event will benefit Lycée Français in its mission to
provide a dual-language education focused on academic excellence.
More: Find complete event schedule and vendor list at
http://www.lyceechicago.org