How A Small Parish Social Turned Into One Of The Most Popular Foodie Festivals In Indianapolis

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Jill Ditmire

St. Joan of Arc Church's French Market has grown to be one of the most anticipated foodie festivals in Indianapolis.
*Courtesy St. Joan of Arc Church French Market via Facebook*

A wide variety of French food, art and music will tempt visitors to the 29th annual St. Joan of Arc Church French Market this weekend. Recent renovations on the nearly 100-year-old building will also be unveiled.

WFYI’s Jill Ditmire spoke with committee member Greg Bedan about the event and asked him how a small parish social turned into one of the most anticipated foodie festivals in the city.

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