Every year, for 22 years now, Georgetown’s streets are converted into an open-air market inspired by the streets of Paris for an entire weekend, with local businesses offering up to 75% off!
The incredible event, which started in 2003, brings the community together for a whimsical and fun celebration focusing on supporting local businesses while showing an appreciation for the French way of life.
What is the Georgetown French Market?
If you’re unfamiliar, this is your sign to go and check it out this year!
Georgetown French Market is a one-weekend celebration where the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. closes its streets and converts them into an open-air outdoor market, similar to what you see in Paris in the springtime!
You’ll be able to enjoy French culture, treats, and beverages while taking advantage of some incredible deals and discounts at local shops.
When and where is the Georgetown French Market?
The full weekend of festivities will start on Friday, April 25th, and run until Sunday, April 27th, and will feature a series of activities, deals, and events perfect for all audiences!
The event is along Wisconsin Avenue NW between O Street and Reservoir Road in Central Georgetown.
Schedule of events
The first day of the event, Friday, will be more about the local businesses and their unique deals and offerings, with no live music or performances slated for the day.
However, the weekend will be filled with live music and street performances, so don’t think for a second that this won’t be a great time!
Friday – 11 am – 5 pm:
- Participating local shops will all be open all day, but supplies may be limited at select businesses.
- Live entertainment is limited, as performances are mostly slated for Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday – 11 am – 5 pm:
- Live music begins at 11 am and will continue throughout the day at various locations until 4 pm.
- Participating local shops will all be open all day, but supplies may be limited at select businesses.
- Face Painting for kids will be open from noon to 2 pm at the back patio of Georgetown Neighborhood Library (3260 R St NW).
- Street performers from 12 pm to 3 pm – unicyclists, mimes, stilt-walkers, and more!
Sunday – 11 am – 5 pm:
- Live music once again begins at 11 am and will continue throughout the day at various locations until 3 pm.
- Participating local shops will all be open all day, but supplies may be limited at select businesses.
- Balloon twister, caricature artist, and outdoor patio games will be open from noon to 2 pm at the back patio of Georgetown Neighborhood Library (3260 R St NW).
- Street performers from 1 pm to 3 pm – unicyclist, mime, stilt-walkers, and more!
What deals are at this year’s Georgetown French Market?
This year, there are more participants than ever!
Below, you can see a preview of some of those participating shops and the types of deals or discounts they are offering during the French Market.
Deals on Food & Drink
- Bacchus Wine Cellar – 10% off all French Wine. A limited-edition canvas tote bag with six bottles of boutique wine for $60 (while supplies last). Tasting of four wines for $8.
- Herbivore Indian Cuisine
- Burg Carcuterie
- Cut D.C. by Wolfgang Puck
- DIG – 15% off walk-ins who mention they are from the French Market
- Manny & Olga’s Pizza
- Patisserie Poupon
- Maman – Limited-edition menu items. Free J’Aime Georgetown pin with any $20 order and tote bag with any $30 order (while supplies last).
- Spicez
- Tatte Bakery & Cafe
- The Fountain Inn
- 7th Street Burger
Deals on Art & Home Decor
- A MANO – Up to 75% off selected items. Crepes will be available for order (Friday and Saturday only).
- Ally Banks Interiors – 20-40% off selected items.
- Build Design Center – 10% off projects over $50,000 and other free offerings.
- Calloway Fine Arts & Consulting
- English Rose Garden
- Oliver Dunn – Up to 80% off select items.
- Pillar & Post – 10% off all items in the store. Special table with items for 50% off.
- Washington Printmakers Gallery – A free print is given with each purchase of $250+.
- Zoe Feldman Design – Up to 25% off select items.
Deals on Wellness, Beauty & Fashion
- Artita Gallery
- Ella-Rue – 50-75% off select items.
- Hitched – 20% off.
- Illusions of Georgetown – 10% coupon on your next haircut & 20% off select items.
- Jaryam – All items on sidewalk racks are 70% off.
- Lumen Salon
- Pretty Chic – Select jewelry is 50% off, plus specials on clothing.
- Niani Gallery
- O’arganic
- REDDz Trading – 15% off.
- Salon Georgetown – 20% off regular-priced items.
- The Phoenix – Up to 50% off clothing and home goods on the patio.
- Village Art and Craft (Indian Saree Shop) – Tunics starting at $19.99.
Is it kid-friendly?
100%! This event is perfect for kids of all ages, with live music, face painters, a mine, and plenty more performers for loads of entertainment.
Plus, several local spots will offer special deals on food and wine, so you can find something for everyone without overspending.
Is it free to attend?
Yup, the event itself is completely free to attend.
You don’t need to register in advance; show up when you feel like it!
That being said, it may get crowded if you come in the afternoon, so we suggest getting there on the early side just to be safe and avoid longer waits or big crowds.