Les Souvenirs

Les Souvenirs, a new French band, will be performing Euro-pop music with a fun and quirky attitude! Check out their Facebook here: Les Souvenirs

Francine Roche Trio

The Francine Roche Trio, a familiar face of live entertainment for our Bastille Day Celebration, is back with traditional guinguette music! This trio includes vocals by Francine Roche, Mark Stillman on accordion, and Jim Price on violin. Venez danser et profiter de notre guinguette !

course de garçons de café

This is a staple of Bastille Day celebrations all over France, la course de Garçons de Café! The rules are simple - you complete an obstacle course while you carry a platter loaded with items with one one hand and avoiding spilling or dropping anything. If something falls you start all over again!
8 teams can participate in this timed relay race. The 2 teams with the best times will face one another in the final race. Each team can count 4 members maximum. Be careful to keep your glasses full! Fun costumes are encouraged - this is a family friendly competition!
Everyone who participates will have the memory of a lifetime!

One person registers for the team and pays $40 to cover the entry fee for the whole team (4 participants). Notice: only sign up one time. Please make include your email address and phone number so we can inquire about your team's members and team's name.

Reach out to Madelein if you want to participate but don't have a full team of 4 at intern_eventplanning@afmsp.org.

Cooking Demo

Join the dynamic duo, Joe & Dotty Zahner, in the AFMSP teaching kitchen during Bastille Day for a delicious crêpe demo!

Crêpes are a dish made from unleavened batter or dough that is cooked on a frying pan or a griddle. Crêpes are usually one of two varieties: sweet crêpes (crêpes sucrées) or savory galettes (crêpes salées).

You'll learn tips and tricks to making the perfect crêpe for a summer brunch or dessert!

About Joe and Dotty

Chef Joe Zahner is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, California. Joe graduated in the Top ten percent of his class and was selected by his peers as the class valedictorian. Joe has over 40 years of experience in all areas of the food service industry.

Dotty Zahner has loved cooking since she was ten years old. Her love for food and cooking drove her to the California Culinary Academy. She did not expect to meet her husband, Joe Zahner, there, but it was a nice surprise.

Her greatest pleasure is sharing her craft with others. She has developed classes for students at Cooks of Crocus Hill. Her other greatest pleasure is using her skills to raise funds for various organizations, STEP in St Louis Park, and St. Thomas the Apostle in Minneapolis. She loves to collaborate with Joe to develop menus.

Meet Marie Antoinette!

Did you hear? Marie Antoinette herself will be joining us at the event. Come and say hi to her!

vintage Citroën car parade

Step back in time and admire these iconic French vehicles. Experience the charm of a vintage Citroën car parade! All Bastille Day Patrons have a ticket to ride in the parade!

Face Paint

Flags, baguettes, tour eiffel, and more! Our celebration of French Independence Day will include an expert in face painting or maquillage artistique. Kids, don’t miss it!

bouncy house

Storm La Bastille aka our traditional Bouncy Castle!

Games and Crafts

Fun games and crafts for kids!

Oh Crêpe!

Oh Crêpe! will be back this year serving their Authentic French Crêpes & Galettes, bringing a taste of French cuisine to our event. Check out their website here!

Nikkolette’s Macarons

We are thrilled to have Nikkolette's Macarons once again this year! Each macaron is handmade by Nikkolette. Treat yourself to the best with Nikkolette's Macarons, offering an authentic taste of French pastry perfection! To learn more, click here.

• Amis de la Biblothèque

• La Boutique

• French American Heritage Foundation

• L’Etoile du Nord French Immersion School

• Art Sabine

• MSP Film Society

• KFAI

• Nashipai

• Gallivant & Traipse

• Rocked by Waves

• Montplaisir Studios

• Melissa Sisk

• Notre École

• Mes Amis French School

• Sew Festive

$250

Cercle Bastille

This patron pack includes 1 VIP parking space, 2 drink tickets, 2 meal vouchers, 2 ice cream bars, a swag bag, and a ride for 2 in the Citroen car parade, (a $175 tax-deductible donation).

$500

Ami de la Francophonie

This patron pack includes 2 VIP parking spaces, 4 drink tickets, 4 meal vouchers, rides of 2 pairs in the car parade, 2 ice cream bars, a swag bag, and a reserved high-top at the Joly Center to enjoy an evening full of music and entertainment, (a $350 tax-deductible donation).

$1000

Patron de la Culture

This patron pack includes 3 VIP parking spaces, 6 drink tickets, 6 meal vouchers, rides of 3 pairs in the car parade, 2 ice cream bars, a swag bag, and a reserved high-top at the Joly Center to enjoy an evening full of music and entertainment, (an $850 tax-deductible donation).