Dream, discover, and celebrate the joy of Francophone heritage and culture at Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures on March 22 at the Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall.

Presented in partnership with France Education Northwest (FEN), this free annual festival celebrates the incredible diversity of French‑speaking cultures from around the world, allowing people to come together to share stories, creativity, and traditions across generations and communities here in Seattle.

This year, attendees can look forward to an immersive experience inspired by the theme ‘Rêverie’— unleashing our imagination towards creativity and innovation. There will be interactive activities for all ages, from breathtaking Tahitian dancing by Te Fare O Tamatoa, to global Francophone music by Bonnie Birch, Whozyamama Cajun & Zydeco Band, La Chorale Francophone, FASPS Rock Band, Kwetu African rhythms band, and school choirs.

In addition, there will also be a robotics challenge, a French spelling challenge, art exhibits, and panel discussions. And as always, there will be delicious cooking demos from Seattle-based French chefs and Francophone wine tastings.

Make sure to leave enough time to browse and shop merchandise and information booths! This year’s booths include French bakeries, print work and merchandise from Apple Cox Design, plus educational booths with vendors from architectural and interior design/French home furnishings firms, financial and tax services, French sleepaway camps, day camps, preschools, immersion academic schools, and more.

Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures is part of Seattle Center Festál, a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals. Learn more about Festál
(seattlecenter.com/festal).