French Heritage Day
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| A Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Signature Event! |
Recognized as a 2009 Top Event by Yankee Magazine |
Vergennes City Park & Vergennes Opera House
Friday, July 17, 2009
“Veillée” (evening) in the Vergennes Opera House! Come and enjoy a traditional French Canadian supper from 6 -7 pm, then enjoy an evening of Quebecois music, including song and dance with instruction. Whether you’re French or not, sit and watch or join in the fun, you’re sure to have a “veillée” to remember! Purchase your tickets early; this will be an early sell-out!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Don’t miss this free, educational fun-filled family day! Franco-American music, French Canadian fiddling, learn French response songs, step-dancing, clogging, re-enactors, French food, antique vehicles and engines, traditional craft demonstrations, fencing demonstrations, exhibits, hands-on fun such as churning ice cream, pumping water, old time games, horse and carriage rides, French Canadian Genealogical Society will help you trace your roots, children’s educational activities, farmer’s market, Bastille Day Waiter’s Race, narrated English and French historical walking tours, boat cruises on Otter Creek (802-897-5331 www.carilloncruises.com). The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s Lois McClure will be at the Vergennes Docks at Falls Park from July16-19 and open for public boarding 10 am-6 pm. French mass at St. Peter’s Catholic Church plus performances in the Opera House! Sponsored by the Vergennes Chamber of Commerce and the City of Vergennes.
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For more information, contact 802-388-7951 or 800-733-8376
