The 10th annual Lyc?e Fran?ais de Chicago Fall French Market

The three-day event will feature cooking demonstrations from Chicago-area chefs, specialty and artisan goods from more than 75 vendors, an anniversary cake cutting, and supervised activities for children.

The event kicks off with a special preview party on Friday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. Attendees will be among the first to browse the goods from participating vendors, while also enjoying appetizers, beverages and live music.

On Saturday and Sunday, November 8 and 9, top local chefs and proprietors from Bistrot Zinc, Chez Moi, Cook au Vin, The Chopping Block, Metropolis Coffee, Patisserie Coralie, Saveur Cuisine, Spacca Napoli Pizzeria, and Troquet River North will hold cooking demonstrations, featuring everything from pastries to gourmet French savories. Attendees will be able to browse a unique selection of goods from local vendors, including specialty foods, art, clothing, accessories, home decor, antiques, and more.

A supervised Children’s Pavilion for kids ages 3-8 years and an arts and crafts center for kids ages 9 years and up will keep the whole family entertained. Children’s Pavilion activities include soccer, yoga, karate, and theater and art workshops.

Proceeds raised through the Fall French Market are dedicated to supporting student programs and resources at the Lycée Français de Chicago, including financial aid and extracurricular opportunities.

The current chef demonstration schedule follows below.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8:

10:30 am: Tim Kirker, Bistrot Zinc

11:30 am: Shelley Young, The Chopping Block

12:30 pm: Shelley Young, The Chopping Block

1:30 pm: Tim Davison, Troquet River North

2:30 pm: Nathalie Ribon-Tourre, Saveur Cuisine

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9:

11:30 am: Justin Doggett, Metropolis Coffee

12:30 pm: Vincent Colombet, Cook au Vin

1:30 pm: Jonathan Goldsmith, Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

2:30 pm: Manuel Bouillet, Patisserie Coralie