Wheaton French Market Goes Off Without a Hitch

From Downtown Wheaton

With the sun shining on a clear, crisp Saturday morning, the City of Wheaton Mayor Michael J. Gresk and French Market General Manager Leslie Cahill officially opened the French Market in Downtown Wheaton on April 20.  

Following the cutting of a red, white and blue ribbon with a nod to the official colors of France, Gresk and General Manager Leslie Cahill toasted the opening with flutes of French Champagne. 

The French Market, located at Liberty Drive and South Main Street, in Downtown Wheaton, takes place every Saturday throughout the summer and just recently announced plans to extend the market through Dec. 21, 2013.  Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday.

This year’s French Market features a wide variety of vendors offering everything from French table linens and fashion accessories to organic dairy products and delectable homemade pies.  You can also bring your kitchen knives and other utensils for sharpening by 13 and 14 year old brothers Joseph and Zachery Ladin, who started their sharpening business out of their home.  Market patrons are invited to try samples of old world artisans breads and locally produced flavored honeys while noshing on gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and authentic French crepes.