Bastille Day: French Fest
July 11th-13th, 2025
Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek North
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The French American Chamber of Commerce Rocky Mountain is thrilled to announce the return of Bastille Day: French Fest, taking place July 11–13, 2025, at Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek North—Denver’s most vibrant and walkable neighborhood. This free, family- and pet-friendly outdoor celebration highlights French culture and its global connections, bringing together the elegance, flavor and creativity of France with the diverse traditions of communities around the world. This year, guests can also enjoy specially curated, ticketed wine and culinary experiences produced in partnership with Vin Social.
Event Details
- Dates: July 11-13, 2025
- 7/11: 4pm to 10pm
- 7/12: 12pm to 10pm
- 7/13: 12pm to 7pm
- Location: Fillmore Plaza, Cherry Creek North, Denver
- Admission: Free and open to all
What to Expect
- French Market: Over three days, explore a vibrant market featuring local and international artisans offering gourmet foods, fashion, beauty products, artwork, and home décor bringing the spirit of a classic French market to life in Denver. Artists and musicians will bring a global french blend of creativity from live painting to music and dance. A family-friendly space with face painting, crafts, and games for children.
- Café de Paris: Located in the heart of Fillmore Plaza, Café de Paris offers a relaxing area where guests can enjoy French wine, Champagne, Beer and cocktails with a french twist all while people-watching, just like in Paris.
- Opening Ceremony with French Pop Band: Friday, July 11 | Market opens at 4 PM | Ceremony at 7 PM Kick off the weekend with high-energy French rock by La Jarry and welcome remarks from community leaders.
- Tastefully French: A VIP Champagne & Caviar Reception: Friday, July 11 | Market opens at 5 PM | An exclusive opening-night celebration hosted at the Roche Bobois showroom, featuring a curated Champagne tasting by Vin Social, caviar and gourmet bites by Altamira Foods, and live music. Guests enjoy access to the Festival Opening Ceremony and live concert immediately following.
- Drink Pink: Rosé Wine Pairing Experiences: Saturday and Sunday (various times) | Special ticketed experiences led by sommelier Sara Moll of Vin Social. Discover the many shades of our favorite summer rosé expertly paired with delicious small bites. Hosted under a tent in Fillmore Plaza, these seated tastings are designed to offer a moment of relaxed indulgence and transport guests to the South of France.
- A Midsummer Night in Bordeaux: Seated Wine Dinner: Saturday, July 12 | 7:00-9:00PM | A one-night-only, seated French wine dinner under the tent in Fillmore Plaza, featuring a multi-course seasonal menu by Three Tomatoes Catering, paired with a progressive Bordeaux wine tasting curated by sommelier Sara Moll of Vin Social.
- French Disco Block Party: Saturday, July 12 | 6:00 – 10:00 PM A dazzling dance party featuring DJ Boyhollow, spinning French Touch, House and Disco that transports you across the globe.
- Somm Slam Competition: Sunday, July 13 | 2:00 PM A dynamic wine industry competition produced by Vin Social, featuring sommeliers and wine professionals competing in blind tastings, theory challenges, and a food pairing finale — all in front of a live audience. VIP ticket holders participate in side-by-side tastings and help choose the winner.
- French Fashion Show | Presented by Fashion Denver: Sunday, July 13 | 4:30 PM, Fashion Denver brings the runway to the fête with our French Fashion Show at Bastille Day French Fest 2025! Join us for a stylish celebration of local designers and boutiques. From runway to rendezvous, experience Denver’s finest fashion with a chic French twist.
Bastille Day French Fest 2025 promises a dynamic blend of cultural exchange, culinary excellence and community celebration. With a curated mix of artisanal markets, live performances and elevated tasting experiences, the festival offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the richness of French culture and its global influences—all set against the backdrop of Cherry Creek North. For more information visit: https://www.rmfacc.org/bastille-day-2025
For more information or to schedule a meeting, please contact:
Sacha Francois
Executive Director
Phone: (720) 220-4152
Email: executive_director@rmfacc.org
Victor Ducoulombier
President
Phone: (720) 299-6241
Email: president@rmfacc.org