MUSIC
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Milwaukee Hot Club
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Charles E. Fromage Rooftop Stage
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The Best Westerns
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Gigawatt West Stage
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Troubadours of Rhythm
7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Gigawatt West Stage
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Robin Pluer with Glen Ashe and Chris Hanson
8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Charles E. Fromage Rooftop Stage
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The Incomparable Hildegarde
presented by Jean Kaldunski at the Gigawatt West Stage
4:30 - 5:30
Events
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Eiffel Tower Model Contest Sponsored by A.W.E.
Our annual contest returns with Artists Working in Education at the helm! Bring your model from home - or NEW FOR 2025 -make it at the A.W.E. art station on grounds! Drop off any homemade towers with A.W.E. any time after 4:00. WInner will be announced after the fashion show.
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French Immersion School Choir
Our favorite young songsters are at it again! The choir will be singing at our opening ceremony beginning at 4:00 on the Charles E. Fromage Stage. Join them to kick off the festival!
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Spruced 57 Fashion Show
A Bastille Day West tradition, local models parade the latests looks right down West Vliet Street!
7:30 - 5700 Block Runway
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WI Bike Federation Escargot Races
How slow can you go?
8:30 - Check-in at the Recharge Parking Lot
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French Immersion School
Stop by our table and learn about the great things happening in our school. Pick up some tattoos, balloons and program Information.
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Plein Air Painting
Watch as local artists paint scenes from the festival right before your very eyes. A tradition made into an art form by the French Impressionists and carried on during our own little slice of France.
Throughout the grounds all evening!
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The Incomparable Hildegarde
Conceived, Written, Performed
by
Jean Kaldunski
4:30 - Gigawatt West Stage
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Rainbow Booksellers Treasure Hunt
What could be better than a tresure hunt right here at the festival? Want to know more? Stop in at Rainbow Booksellers for your official directions!
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Danceworks MKE
Milwaukee’s premiere dance group will be performing with the French Immersion School. Come and join them for a mini-dance lesson!
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Create Your Own French-Inspired Market Bouquet Experience
Let our friends from Aromatic Acres assist you in creating your one-of-a-kind bouquet de fleurs.
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Rita Jean Tarot Card Reader
Unlock the mysteries of your future! ✨ Join us for a captivating Tarot card reading to gain insights, explore possibilities, and connect with your inner wisdom.
Barbara Schlafke, Owner
FOOD & DRINK
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Neighborhood Draft
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Charles E. Fromage
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Amorphic Beer
a·mor·phic (ahh-moar-fik) adj.:
1. Having no definite form, shapeless
2. Beer without shape
3. Some of the best beer in Milwaukee!
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Milw. French Immersion Foundation
Crepe Creations
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Pete’s Pops
It’s entirely possible that we care more about popsicles than anyone else in the entire world.
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The Corn Man
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Greige's Patisserie
French Macarons
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Biersal Tavern
Enjoy the Bastille Day West libations featuring Chambord Liqueur. Très tasty!
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Empanadas and authentic cuisine from the Dominican Republic
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Vennture Brew Co.
Our friendly neighborhood brewery will be serving up cold ones.
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Lilly Bells Is Fine Dining
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Romero’s Taco Truck
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Festival Drinks
Wine
Cocktails
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O'Malley's European Foods
Specializing in Irish & British Foods
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Wy'East Pizza
Honoring age-old bread baking traditions to bring you a great pizza!
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Healthy. Plant Based. Soulful
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Cassie's Cakes MKE
Cakes, cookies, caupcakes and more to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Savage Support
Strawberry Lavender Lemonade
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Heirloom
FARM-TO-TABLE Deliciousness!
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Naya Fine Pastries
SHOPPING
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Rainbow Book Sellers
Children’s Books, Toys, Cards, and CANDY! Create memories that will last a lifetime at Rainbow Bookellers!
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Spruced 57
Upscale women’s consignment boutique on West Vliet Street. Enjoy the vibrant and relaxing shopping experience!
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Vista 59
Artisan boutique & gallery for an unforgettable shopping experience.
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Kelly's Greens
CBD Treats
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Bernice Designs
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Living Loaded
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Poptone Handmade Jewelry
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Abigail Hausman: Designer & Illustrator
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Lit MKE
Shining a light on your environmentally conscious lifestyle.
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Franciscan Peacmakers
Handcrafted Soaps, Bath Bombs and more!
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Folk, Fun and Whimsy
Whimsies created with vintage materials and a sense of humor.
Facebook Page
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Aromatic Acres
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The Sorceress Sister's Crystals
by Pamela Rollefson
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Red Bird Pottery
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James Steeno Gallery
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Surreal Sips
Lift Your Spirits
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Elegant Henna Tattoo
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Where Art and Fun Meet
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CHEZ GAUTIER
French Tablecloths
FAQs
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Non! This is a free street festival! Spend your money on food, drink and shopping. Don’t forget a t-shirt or other merch.
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There is parking on many of the side streets around the festival. We also suggest walking or riding your bike.
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We are connected by our love of Bastille Day and our love of community. Beyond that, nope.
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Friday, July 11th, One Day Only!!! 4:00PM - 10:00PM
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Yes! We love children and have a few things we think might be fun for the younger set.
A.W.E. will be joining us this year to assist with our Eiffel Tower Model Contest! Stop by their spot and show us your creative take on the French icon!
The Une Aire de Jeuxune - French for playground - will be full of fun with art, bubbles and chalk. Everyone is welcome to decorate the street.
Rainbow Booksellers is having a Treasure Hunt on the festuval grounds!Be sure to stop by the bookstore to get the first clues!
The French Immersion School Choir will be singing.
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Yes - you can purchase beer, wine, mocktails or cocktails from our vendors and stroll the festival with your lovely beverage.
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Of course! Walk them up and down the street like they just won best in show!
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Will there be food?
A: In short, yes.
Pete’s Pops
Charles E. Fromage
Neighborhood Draft
Cold Spoon Gelato
The Corn Man
Vennture Beer
French Immersion School’s Festival Crepes
O’Malley’s European Foods
And many more!
Platinum Sponsors
West Vliet St. Business Association
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