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The French Fair - A day in France

The French Fair "A day in France", the largest event of its kind in the San Francisco Bay Area devoted to French culture, food and fashion.

Bigger than ever, with more than 50 exhibitors and 21 high-profile sponsors, the French Fair 2016 will take place on Friday, March 18th (3:30 pm- 6pm & 7 pm to 10:30 pm) children activities and Parisian Bistro Comedy & Music event only and then Saturday, March 19th (from 10 am to 6 pm) vendors, food & activities at the Lucie Stern Community Center in Palo Alto.

The French Fair organizers thank especially Calparrio Travel Services for their support this year.

Over 3,000 visitors are expected to attend and meet the many French gourmet food producers, artists, realtors, preschools, schools and services as well as discover a large selection of unique and traditional artisanal products (hand-made jewelry, original art, home decoration, Provence products, designer clothes for adults and children and much more).

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Activities at the French Fair 2016 on the Saturday include, a fashion show with the latest creations of talented local French designers, live French music, book reading sessions for kids, dances and an amazing gourmet food court.

On Friday, March 18th from 3:30 pm to 6 pm children workshops (advance registration required). From 7pm to 10:30 pm Parisian Bistro Comedy & Music event featuring French stand-up comedian Clara Bijl and live music with DJ Lambda. (advance tickets required).

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More information and links for tickets www.frenchfair.org

Mentor Tutor Connection, a Los Altos non-profit organization and co-organizer of the fair, will receive a portion of the proceeds.

This event is made possible with the help of our faithful sponsors: Calparrio Travel Services, Alliance Française of Silicon Valley, French American School of Silicon Valley, Jade Associates, International School of the Peninsula, XL Airways, Talk Radio 910, 101.3 Star Radio, French Morning, Catherine Hendricks Realtor, Club Med, French District, IProd Usa, Fabrique Delices, French American Chamber of Commerce, Sophie Ravel Realtor, France Today, Francis Rolland Realtor , Frenchery, My French Cellar...

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