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

By Jill Ditmire
Published September 4, 2019 at 12:00 AM EDT
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
St. Joan of Arc Church's French Market has grown to be one of the most anticipated foodie festivals in Indianapolis.

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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Jill Ditmire
Jill Ditmire was no stranger to the broadcast world. Her face and voice were a daily part of the lives of viewers and listeners in the Midwest for 25 years. She was the local news anchor during "All Things Considered" and a contributor to "Morning Edition," "Sound Medicine," "Art of the Matter “Curious Mix” and "Wednesday Live at 5:44." Jill's broadcast experience included anchoring and reporting news at television stations in Indianapolis, Detroit and Lafayette, including WTTV, WRTV, WLFI, WJBK, WTHR, WISH and the Ford Motor Company News Network. She produced her own television series on Indiana Public Television for eight years called “The Good Life” which showcased independent chefs, restaurants and local wineries.
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