July 11-12, 2009
Center House, Fisher Pavilion

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Commemorate France’s democratic beginnings at the Bastille Day Celebration. The festival marks the French national holiday in memory of the liberation of the infamous Bastille Prison and the start of the French Revolution. Enjoy picnics on the grass, French wine and pastries, cooking demonstrations, children’s games, music and more. Sip, eat and shop your way through French culture at this festival of gourmet delights and fun for the entire family. Presented by France Education Northwest under the auspices of the Consular Agency of France.

Did you know?

Juliette Binoche is a French film actress, born into a family of artists in 1964. Her father, Jean-Marie Binoche, was a director, actor and sculptor; and her mother Monique Stalens, a director and actress. Binoche’s early films firmly established her as a star of some acclaim and earned her a European Film Award for best actress and three César Award nominations. She is also an accomplished painter. The film "English Patient" was her greatest hit garnering nine Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Binoche. She was also nominated for Best Actress for the film "Chocolat." Binoche is involved in several charities; and is a godmother to nine Cambodian orphans. Seen as France’s most famous actress of international renown, Binoche still performs in small films and theater plays.

Thanks to our Bastille Day Celebration sponsors