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Festival Fun & Street Entertainment

The French Festival in the village of Cape Vincent, Saturday July 13, 2024. © Kara Dry Photography LLC

🎭 Celebrating Music, Performers, and Play All Weekend Long

Experience the Heart of the French Festival

From lively street music and whimsical performers to hands-on fun in the Kids’ Zone and a marketplace run by young entrepreneurs, the French Festival in Cape Vincent offers unforgettable moments for guests of all ages. Join us for a weekend full of creativity, community, and celebration!

🎶 Music & Street Performers

Dates: July 12–13, 2025
Location: Throughout the Village of Cape Vincent

The French Festival invites musicians and street performers to share their talents with thousands of visitors who come to Cape Vincent from across the United States and Canada.

We welcome:

  • Musicians and bands (all genres)
  • Jugglers, dancers, mimes, puppeteers, magicians, and more

Performers are free to collect tips and may be included in festival schedules and promotional materials.

Interested in performing? Sign up here:
👉 https://form.jotform.com/251335506593155


🧒 Kids’ Zone

Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: Community House & Throughout the Village

The Kids’ Zone is packed with family-friendly fun and entertainment throughout the day.

At the Community House:
  • Carnival Games
  • Bounce House
  • Obstacle Course
  • Lucky Ring Ranch Petting Zoo – A donkey, a goat, llamas, alpacas, chickens
  • Book Reading by Local Author Cassidy Thomas – 10:00 AM
  • Reptiles Forever
    • Photo ops at the Kids’ Zone booth
    • Reptile Show at 12:00 PM
Around the Village:
  • Mum’s the Mime (11 AM – 6 PM)
    • Roaming performances and shows at 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM (Community House)
  • The Butler Did It Players
    • Fairytale characters Belle and Aurora (11 AM – 3 PM)
    • Special Kids’ Show at 11:00 AM in the Kids’ Zone

Scavenger Hunt: Begins at the Kids’ Zone ticket booth.


🛍️ “La Petite” French Festival – A Marketplace for Kid Entrepreneurs

Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Cape Vincent Village Green

Kids can become entrepreneurs by running their own small businesses at the French Festival!

Children may:

  • Sell handmade items (art, jewelry, crafts, etc.)
  • Offer experiences (painting, caricatures, games with prizes, etc.)

Participants are encouraged to decorate their booths and bring a table and tent (10×10 preferred). Tables may be provided upon request.

Sign up here to reserve a booth:
👉 https://form.jotform.com/251336123824148

Set-up time: 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Event hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Questions? Email: frenchfestival13618@gmail.com

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173 N James Street
P.O. Box 482 (for mail) Cape Vincent, NY 13618

Office Phone: (315) 654-2481 | TEXT: (315) 783-5591

Email: capevincentchamber@gmail.com

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October 13-May 14
Tuesday & Thursday: 9am-11am

May 15-October 12
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