Princeton's Francophone community is celebrated with an afternoon of music, dance, food and displays by local artists, artisans and vendors on Hinds Plaza. See full schedule below.
Princeton FrancoFest features traditional foods, creative workshops, cultural activities such as an art contest and an essay contest.
The exhibit “Regards francophones - Visions of Women” is on display on the second floor of the library.
Families and children will also enjoy games, such as the beloved "Pêche à la ligne," from 2 p.m. while prizes last. "Le Jeu de la boîte aux lettres" and other activities will also be featured.
Activities:
• Live singer : 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM The Hinds Plaza
• Vendors : 2:00 PM -6:00 PM The Hinds Plaza
• Mailbox game : 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM (and possibly 4:00 PM – 4:30
PM) The Hinds Plaza
• French vintage cars : 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Craft activity – "Garden Panel": 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM The Hinds
Plaza
• Artwork contest: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM STEAM Studio, 3rd Floor
• Essaie contest : 3:00 pm - 4:00 PM 2nd Floor Conference Room
• Duck fishing game: 2:00 PM until all prizes are gone. The Hinds
Plaza
Students from Princeton University’s French Theater Program, L’Avant-Scène, will present scenes from a play to entertain kids and adults.
From 2-5 p.m., there will be live music on Hinds Plaza.
Other scheduled activities include a wine tasting at local restaurant Kristine’s. Registration is required through the restaurant website.
At 6 p.m., to close the celebration, the Princeton French Film Festival will present the U.S. premiere of “Neon Dreaming” by Marie-Claire Marcotte, who will be in attendance for a Q&A, offering a cinematic journey into French-speaking Canada. Registration required.
Presented in partnership with Kristine’s restaurant, Princeton Accueil, Princeton French Film Festival, Konekte Princeton Haiti, Isabelle Delafosse, Denise Savary Derock, Tamara Gillon Photography with the support of local organizations dedicated to promoting Francophone culture and language.
If there is an accommodation that you need or would like so that you can fully enjoy library programs, please visit our Accommodations Request Form.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids | All Ages | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | World Language | Music & Performances | *Registration Requested |