“La Fête Nationale” Bastille Day Grand French Wine Dinner Soirée & Waiters Race Experience

Join L’Auberge Chez François for their 8th annual action-packed Bastille celebratory soirée. Enjoy an afternoon and evening that promises to be packed with fun, merriment, music, and, of course, wine and cuisine. In honor of La Fête Nationale, dine on their outdoor covered terrace overlooking the gardens and grounds while enjoying a six-course menu de degustation created by Chef Jacques, paired with the fine French wines from Fredrick Wildman. The delectable dinner features just picked produce directly from their on-site gardens wines. Kick off the celebration by cheering on the L’Auberge Chez François’ Wait Staff competing in Bastille Day Waiters Race (inspired by the famous footrace in Paris) around the gardens and grounds. Enjoy a glass of bubbly while cheering on your favorite server, as they race with trays filled with glasses and champagne bottles in a pre-selected route for the coveted Bastille Day Trophy and prizes, and, of course, serious bragging rights. Victoria Pons Area Manager, Mid Atlantic Fine Wine Division, Frederick Wildman, will be in full costume as Marie Antoinette today and will kick off the race with the ancient art of sabering, along with Chef Jacques, Marie’s sidekick, but of course. A brief awards ceremony will follow. The entertaining Prince Havely will emcee the event and brief awards ceremony. In honor of La Fête, you will continue your lively soirée, and head to the tented garden terrace to sip and toast to the homeland’s independence and enjoy a six-course Bastille Day menu de degustation created by Chef Jacques. “Marie Antoinette” will present the paired Wildman Fine French wines, and the oh-so talented Prince Havely will lead in lively entertainment throughout the evening and lead you in the French National Anthem, singing along with our “French Connection” team members. $172, excluding tax and gratuity for a total of $220 per person. 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. For more information, please click here.