The Peninsula French Fair- A day in France

Next Fair Saturday, March 24th in Palo Alto

2011-12-07T12:26:00.000-08:00

Bonjour,

Mark your calendars, the7th French Fair will be back in Palo Alto,
Saturday, March 24th, 2012.

A bientot!

Next Fair on April 2nd in Palo Alto

2011-03-06T15:23:00.000-08:00

Bonjour,

Mark your calendars, the 6th Peninsula French Fair
will take place for the first time in Palo Alto.

Saturday, April 2nd 2011
10 am to 6 pm
At the Lucie Stern Community Center 1305 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, Ca 94301.
Free Admission

You will have the opportunity to meet vendors, artists and services who will bring you a wide choice of unique products: antiques, hand made jewelry, original art, home decor, designer clothing and much more...
Want to find personalized organized trips to the South of France, French speaking summer camps for your children, translations services... this is the place to go.
And for a true taste of France let's not forget the crepes, delicatessen and tempting pastries.
This year we will have a separate room for artists with paintings, sculpture, pottery, photography and jewelry.

Program of the day

10:00 am Opening
11:30 am Fashion show for women & children with the creations from designers: Francoise Studio,
Ricochet, Voila Remy and jewelry by Tchoupuce et Elisabeth Michel-Meyrueix
2:00 pm Modern dance performance by Harmony Dance Center

Part of the proceeds of the Peninsula French Fair goes to a local non-profit
Partners for New Generations.

Payment cash or check only. No ATM on site.

No pictures of the products on sale at the Fair is allowed.

For more information,to become a sponsor or showcase at the Peninsula French Fair
please email : frenchfair@gmail.com

Next Fair on April 2nd in Palo Alto

2011-03-06T00:03:00.000-08:00

Bonjour,

Mark your calendars, the 6th Peninsula French Fair will take place for the first time in Palo Alto.

Saturday, April 2nd 2011

10 am to 6pm

At the Lucie Stern Community center 1305 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, Ca 94301.

Free Admission

Next Fair on April 24th in Saratoga

2010-02-19T09:04:00.000-08:00

Bonjour,

The 5th Peninsula French Fair is returning to Saratoga to offer an exciting experience filled with culture, music and French traditions.

Saturday, April 24th 2010

10 am to 6 pm

at the Joan Pisani Community Center

19655 Allendale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070

Free admission.

This year for the first time in addition to its usual French gourmet food, vendors and artists, the fair will also offer an educational forum of conferences. The leading subject will be French-American biculturalism in history, companies and our daily lives.

Program of the Day

10:00 am Opening

11:00 am Fashion Show

12:00 pm Modern dance performance by Harmony Dance Center

1:00 pm Official Inauguration

1:45 pm Conference by Dr Hilary Kaiser, historian, university professor and author

American soldiers in France during and after WWI and WWII fraternized with French women, many of these flirtations ended in bicultural engagements and marriages. Brought to the US by their husbands and fiances in the 1920s and 1940s, some 12,000 French women had to adapt to a new culture and life style. Like many of us when we move abroad , they faced issues of culture shock, language, stereotypes, French-American cultural differences and bicultural relationships.

Come hear Dr Kaiser talk about their experiences and how they managed.

2:30 pm Conference by Sylvia Kurpanek, intercultural coach

Particularly in Silicon Valley, many people work with co-workers, associates, and customer from different countries and backgrounds. Intercultural competence can help view differences as opportunities rather than difficulties. For this, getting an understanding on one's own culture and values, overcoming one's "fears" and insecurities, and learning to deal effectively with challenges in communication are important. Sylvia Kurpanek will talk about her experiences in helping clients attain intercultural competence using effective coaching techniques from Europe.

3:15 pm Stories for Children told in French by Les Petits Livres

4:00 pm Raffle by French American Kids

4:30 pm Singing performance by Dolce Voce Music Studio

5:00 pm Ballet performance by Cassand Ballet School & Company

Take part in our Raffle and win Prizes!

Support the French Fair! Get your ballon creation for $1 from 12 pm to 1 pm or buy French Fair tee-shirts.

Part of the proceeds of the French Fair goes to a local non-profit "Partners for New Generations".

Payment: cash and checks only. No ATM on site.

No picture of the products for sale at the fair is allowed.

For more information or to become a sponsor or showcase at the French Fair,

please email: frenchfair@gmail.com

Next Fair on November 14th in Saratoga

2009-09-11T08:20:00.000-07:00

Mark your calendar the 4th Peninsula French Fair will take place on

Saturday, November 14th 2009

10 am to 5 pm

at the Joan Pisani Community Center

19655 Allendale Ave. Saratoga, Ca 95070

Listen to stories told in French by les Petits Livres

10:30 to 11am for 18 months to 3 years

3 to 3:30 pm for 3 to 5 years old

Enjoy dance performances by Harmony Dance Studio

Three shows during the day: 11:30 am, 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm

A portion of the sales to benefit Partners for New Generations.

Free admission

Payment: Cash or checks only

For more information, please email: frenchfair@gmail.com .

Next Fair on April 25th in Saratoga

2009-03-13T14:44:00.000-07:00

Mark your calendar,
the next Peninsula French Fair will take place in Saratoga,
Saturday, April 25th 2009 10 am - 6pm.

This event will host a Children and Women Fashion
Show featuring designers from France and Belgium.
Two shows during the day: 11:30 am and 2pm.

We will also welcome Simon Dray and the French
Connection Trio for some very French live music!

Free Admission.
Payment: Cash or Checks only.
For more information, please email: frenchfair@gmail.com .

A new French Fair in April !

2009-01-21T10:23:00.000-08:00

Welcome/Bienvenue. Get ready for your French Shopping !

The third edition of the Peninsula French Fair will take place on Saturday April 25th 2009 in Saratoga.

This year's fair will be bigger and better than ever! We have a larger room, double the vendors, and a garden space for the food booths. This is a great opportunity to discover a wide range of original French products all in the same location!

Come shop and practice your French! Enjoy our authentic savory or sweet crepes, and viennoiseries!

Discover a wide variety of products that capture the essence of France. Choose from home decor, paintings, jewelry, antiques, clothing, children's toys, gourmet food and a selection of items from Provence.

Take part in our raffle and win prizes!

A percentage of all sales will benefit Partners for New Generation which provides mentors and tutors for at-risk kids in public schools.

The Peninsula French fair will be held at:

Saratoga Community Center
19655 Allendale Ave
Saratoga CA 95070
Saturday, April 25th, 2009
10 AM to 6 PM

Free admission.
Payment: cash and checks only.
For more information please email: frenchfair@gmail.com