Sydney’s longest-running French market celebrates its 20th anniversary on 15th November, turning Killarney Heights Public School into a French village from 9am to 4pm.
The FANS French Market brings together more than 60 boutique stalls, live music across two stages and a generous spread of French food. Entry is free, with a gold coin donation appreciated—leaving a little more in your pocket for pastries, cheese and something to take home.
Come hungry for raclette, crêpes and croissants
Food leads the way here, and the line-up gives you plenty of reasons to arrive hungry.
Start with a fresh croissant and a barista-made coffee, then browse stalls serving croque-monsieur, raclette, charcuterie, cheeses, saucissons and foie gras. Crêpes, waffles and pastries cover the sweeter side, while Orangina from France adds another French favourite to the menu.
With savoury and sweet stalls sharing the school grounds, you can build your own leisurely tasting tour.
Browse more than 60 stalls with a French flair
Between bites, explore boutique stalls selling fashion, accessories, homewares, art, handcrafted jewellery and gourmet food. Many of the products come directly from France or come from French artisans, giving the shopping a distinctly French flavour, too.
Moreover, with Christmas approaching, the handcrafted goods and gifts offer a chance to get started on your list without setting foot in a shopping centre.
Don’t overlook the second-hand French book stall. It brings together hundreds of French-language titles for children and adults, with plenty to browse between food stops.
Stay for live music and carnival rides
Live music will play throughout the day across two stages, giving you a soundtrack as you work your way through the food stalls and browse for French finds.
Younger visitors can try the carnival rides and traditional children’s games, so the day doesn’t have to revolve around the grown-ups’ shopping lists.
Behind the stalls, more than 300 volunteer parents, students and alumni help set up and run the day. The French-speaking Association of the North Shore, known as FANS, runs the market every November as its major fundraiser for the school’s French Bilingual Program.
The not-for-profit association has delivered the program at Killarney Heights Public School for more than 25 years. It teaches the NSW curriculum in English and French from Kindergarten to Year 6 and holds the Label FrancÉducation. Money raised through the market helps keep that bilingual education going.
So, alongside the anniversary celebrations, there’s a local purpose behind the day—one supported by the community that brings this French village to life each year.
Key details
When: Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 9am to 4pm.
Where: Killarney Heights Public School, 10 Tralee Avenue, Killarney Heights NSW 2087.
Entry: Free, with a gold coin donation appreciated.
Dogs: Not permitted on school grounds.
