Fête en Blanc Salem
Saturday July 26, 2025
Rain Date: Sunday July 27
Concept
Fête en Blanc Salem is a free communal event inspired by the Paris and worldwide diner en blanc tradition that draws thousands of people every year. Attendees sign-up in advance to participate in a large communal pop-up dinner to be held in a public space in Salem. At noon on the day of the event, registrants will receive an email telling them where everyone will meet that evening. At 5:00 and no earlier, diners arrive with the full complement of items needed for an elegant outdoor meal (tables, chairs, food, candles, hats, etc). Drinks and sharing of hors d’oevres until 6:30 and then the meal begins. At the strike of 7:45, cleanup begins and everything is taken away without a trace of having been there. People enjoy competing for the prettiest table, the nicest flowers, even the most creative white attire.
No early birds! Please arrive at 5:00pm, and no earlier
Wear white from head to toe — creativity encouraged!
Bring everything you require for an elegant picnic, including:
A small portable table and chairs to accommodate your group
A white tablecloth (can even be a bedsheet!)
Plates, silverware, and glassware (please think green and avoid disposable items!)
Something to eat! You’ll no doubt end up sharing, but plan to be
self-sufficientBeverages of your choice
Candelabra, flowers, hats, and bells are encouraged
Carry-in, carry-out. Leave no trace.
Please Note
Restroom facilities will be provided
Parking will be conveniently located
Expectations of Participants
RSVP
This year we are focusing on access to fresh, healthy food for all by supporting The Salem Pantry. Fête en Blanc Salem is a free event, so to help us reach our goal of $5,000, please consider making a donation at salempantry.org.
Host Committee
Chair: Michael Selbst
Amy Brooks
Jane Carroll
Micah Hapworth
Glenn Kennedy
Milo Martinez
Brooklyn Brown Northrup
Jillian Perry
Nick Perry
Karen Scalia
Rochelle Sport
Rosario Ubiera-Minaya
Bradley Williams