We love farmers, we love food, and we love fun. It’s a no brainer we’d add a little *spice* to our season with monthly special event days!
In June, join us for our annual day celebrating French heritage with music, education, children’s activities, and French cuisine!
French Heritage Day is June 30, 2024 at the Winooski Farmers Market (20 Winooski Falls Way) from 10am-2pm.
10:00-12:00 — The Champlain Shoregasm
12:00-2:00 — Déjà-Nous
11:30-12:30 — Tourtière and French Bread Contest
10:00-2:00 — Plein Air Painting
10:00-2:00 — Pétanque Playing
10:00-2:00 — Heritage Winooski Mill and Winooski Historical Society Museums Open
Paisley Scoops
Heart & Hearth Homestead
Amy’s French Macarons
Ann Whiting French Canadian Step Dancing/Cover Band
We are excited to hold our annual Tourtière baking contest! This year, we are adding a second category — French Bread! Please drop off your entry at the Judge’s tent between 11:30-11:55am on the day of the festival. Entries will not be accepted before 11:30am. Judging will begin at 12pm!
Judges: Chef Herve Mahe of Bistro de Margot, Representative from Alliances Françaises of the Lake Champlain Region, TBA
NO restrictions on ingredients or size.
NO cost to enter.
NO pre-registration.
YES cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category!
YES entries should be homemade and freshly baked!
YES bring your entry in a food-safe container!
1st Tourtière: $100 + Commemorative Pie Server
2nd Tourtière: $75
3rd Tourtière: $50
1st French Bread: $75
2nd French Bread: $50
3rd French Bread: $25