Escargot, Wine, and Live Jazz: The 2026 Denver French Fest is Here

If you can’t afford a flight to Paris this weekend, we have the next best thing right in the heart of Denver.

The Denver French Fest (Denver’s official Bastille Day celebration) is taking over Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek North this weekend, July 10th-12th. This is not your average street fair. They are completely transforming the plaza into a high-end French Market complete with live jazz, incredible street food, and flowing wine.

And yes—Entry is 100% FREE.

What You Need to Know:

• 📅 Dates: Friday, July 10th – Sunday, July 12th, 2026

• 📍 Location: Fillmore Plaza (105 Fillmore St, Cherry Creek North, Denver)

• ⏰ Times: Friday (4 PM - 10 PM), Saturday (11 AM - 10 PM), Sunday (11 AM - 7 PM)

What to Expect When You Roll Up

The festival is split into a few core experiences. At the center of it all is the Café de Paris, a massive pop-up gathering space pouring French-inspired cocktails, Champagne, and Rosé.

While you grab a drink, you can hit the French Market—featuring over 30 local artisans, chefs, and makers. We are talking fresh crêpes, raclette, authentic macarons, and street food that will ruin standard festival food for you forever.

The Vibe & Music: The Main Stage is stacked all weekend. Friday night kicks off with New Orleans funk from Krewe De Groove, followed by the Louisa Amend Quartet bringing the absolute best of French-American Jazz. If you are bringing the family, hit up the Kids Corner on Saturday or Sunday for drop-in art, soccer, and French language challenges.

Pro Tip: They also have a massive French Fashion Show lined up, plus some exclusive VIP tasting events if you want to drop some cash on a high-end caviar or wine experience.

The Rockstar King Verdict

Cherry Creek North is already one of the best walkable neighborhoods in Denver, but when you add live jazz, crêpes, and a pop-up Champagne bar to the mix, it becomes the ultimate weekend move. Grab a date or round up your friends, and we will see you on the plaza.

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