Bastille Day in Audubon Park

Audubon Park puts on some great events so when I saw the Bastille Day event coming up I put it on the calendar. It was a pretty rainy day so I was worried, but I checked their Facebook page and saw that the event was still on so we headed out to Audubon Park.
The event this year was held at a church. There were a few vendors outside (mostly vintage stuff). There was a man with speakers set up but no music. They had croquet set up along one side of the building. The breezeway through the church had a guillotine set up for photos, pin the hat on napoleon, and some french art. On the other side of the building they had two food trucks set up with crepes and cupcakes.
Overall, a but underwhelming. I felt like I was missing things, but we walked all around and that seemed to be it. A map of event activities would have been helpful. They were supposed to be showing the movie Charade (one of my daughter’s favorites) but we saw no sign of that. There was supposed to be baguette fencing, didn’t see that either.
We spent about twenty minutes and left (we did play a game of croquet). I spent more time driving then we were actually there. So, a bit of a bummer. The event looks like it was fun in the past and has to potential to be really good. I will give it another try next year.

Audubon Park Garden District throws events all year and this is one of the larger ones and is becoming an annual treat! Yesterday I attended the 2^nd annual BASTILLE DAY where French wine, live entertainment and games took center stage.
The day’s festivities began with a performance by Cirque du Soleil’s musical director’s band, the Benoit Glazer Quintet. What a treat! This was inside Stardust coffee and everyone was just so intrigued with the beautiful music. I spent the first 3 hours in Stardust listening to some amazing local artists, it was nice.
After enjoying the lovely music I sucked it up that it was SO HOT outside and ventured out to see all the fun going throughout the streets. First stop, O’stromboli Italian Eatery for $ 2 pizza slices (i was craving one alllll day) and free cannolis! Why do I hear a story from Rose drafting in my head like I’m on the golden girls or something.
The next stop was a opp to try fencing set up in front of The R. Nichols Shop. I did not partake but I watched a little and headed into the shop for the first time, so cute! I love events like this that make you walk and explore amazing local streets.
We continued across the street and checked out the awesome homemade goodies of Bela Donna (
), KarieSue Creations (
), Clothes from Ensemble Pieces (
) and Other Peoples Property (
)!
There were so many goodies to peruse through and purchase =) Got me a new piece of hair jewelry from KarieSue! Gorgeous.
I also had to purchase some YUMMO Bee’s Knees Sweet Treats to satisfy my tastebuds! They were delicious as usual! Tried a new orange flavor with fresh, local honey and it was delightful! Possibly my new favorite! Their raspberry, blackberry and oreo cheesecake are a MUST though =)
Overall, the day was hot but so worth the sweat. So great to see what our neighborhood offers and hang out with a ton of great people! Fun Times!