The St. Joan of Arc FRENCH MARKET is a one-day, free-admission outdoor festival featuring authentic French dishes prepared on-site, French wine, live music all day, an artisan craft fair, a raffle, a children’s area and Mass said in the recently restored church at 5:30. 

This year, the FRENCH MARKET responsibly celebrates the 100^th anniversary of the canonization of Saint Joan of Arc and supports the St Joan of Arc traditional primary school and many other community projects. 

Featuring family entertainment and French cuisine, the 30^th annual French Market will be held from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 on the grounds of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 4217 Central Avenue in Indianapolis.
 
To relieve parking and traffic congestion, please consider alternative transportation like the Red Line bus to 42^nd and College, bicycle (we’ll have free secure bike parking at 42^nd and Park) or a ride-sharing service.
 
Featured bands this year include the Suzuki strings playing the American and French national anthems, Sylvan Archer’s new French band called the Aubergines, Groove Theory and Toy Factory.

Food offerings include Quiche, Escargot en Croute, Oysters, Mussels, Tarte Flambé Alsacian pizza, Boeuf Bourguignon, Crawfish Etouffee, Crab Cakes, Shrimp Bisque, Seafood Crepes, Pommes Frites and Ratatouille.  French Dip roast beef and Provencal chicken sandwiches and BBQ ribs will also be available.  And, of course, French wines by the glass or bottle.

Desserts include Beignets, Cheesecake, Cream Puffs, Chocolate Eclairs, brilliant Macarons and Madeleines.  A bake sale will add to the gourmet selections.

Dozens of artisans will sell artwork, jewelry, apparel and religious items from colorful tents along Park Avenue. 

The French Market Boutique will offer berets, French Market apparel and souvenirs.
Raffle prizes will include cash, a Euro-style scooter, 4 Colts tickets, bicycles and a hand-made quilt.  
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The family festival features French-themed children’s activities from noon until 5:00 p.m.

A 5:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated in the historic newly-restored Meridian-Kessler church constructed in 1929.  Church tours will be held at 1:30, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.
 
A truly classy event that’s open to all!   Please, no pets or firearms.

                       FRENCH MARKET TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS:

           LE BUS: TAKE A  RIDE ON THE RED LINE TO AND FROM FRENCH MARKET!!
Can you think of a better opportunity to try our new bus line than the French Market?  The 42nd and College station is only 2 blocks away!  No parking hassles.  No long walks in the heat.  And, best of all, no problem with the trip home after that extra glass or two of French wine.  Also, don't forget that the 19 Castleton bus line runs right past 42nd & Central.                      

                                         LE BICYCLETTE:   PARK IT FOR FREE!
The French Market is only 4 blocks from the Monon Trail along 42^nd Street.  Tthe PEDAL & PARK group will set up at 42^nd and Park Avenue to receive your bike, store it and guard it all day with French Foreign Legionnaires!  FOR FREE!                               

                                                          L’UBER ET LE LYFT 
The ride sharing services, Uber and Lyft, can drop and pick-up at the corner of 42^nd and Central.  Maybe the best option for our older Francophiles who may be feeling the accrued  effects of their Francophilia. They will deliver you right to the gates of the French Market.

Have a suggestion about this year’s French Market?  Here’s the place for it.  Email it to one or all of us at:
Co-Chairs                           Karen Blackwell Smith                   kbwellsm@earthlink.net
                                             Barb Cady Smith                              barbcady1961@gmail.com
Publicity                             Greg Bedan                                       gbedan@me.com
                                             Mark Herner                                     markherner@msn.com