August 21-22, 2026

Join us this August for our second annual European container sale at The Eliot Estate. Shop a curated collection of antiques sourced in France & Belgium by Beth of Olde Tyme Marketplace & Alyssa of Cottonwood Shanty. Escape to France for the day while shopping and wandering the lavender fields.

Container Date Disclaimer: In the event of a shipping delay of the container, a later date will be announced and your Friday Night Friday Night Soirée ticket will transfer to the alternative date.

Meet The Curators

Alyssa Eliot, Cottonwood Shanty

Beth Lewis, Olde Tyme Marketplace

Alyssa & Beth met back in 2016 during the Country Living Fair. They stayed in touch and in 2019, Alyssa had the opportunity to work with Beth with creating her online website. Through the development of Beth's website, they became closer friends. Both ladies share a love for old, chippy pieces and creating beautiful moments. In the spring of 2023, Alyssa talked Beth into joining her on a Provence tour for the following summer. The rest is history.

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Open Field Parking

Come prepared with your trailer for hauling!

Dress With Intention

Wear comfortable shoes for shopping, hauling and walking. Seasonally appropriate attire for in/out!

Rain Or Shine

We'll provide shade for the sun or rain, but the show will go on!

August 21, 2026

Friday Night Soirée

  • First exclusive access to the French container sale
  • A gifted French market tote bag ($75 value) with evening itinerary/sold stickers
  • Rose' Hour & Toasts by Beth & Alyssa
  • Complimentary charcuterie grazing board full of fresh fruits, cheeses, crackers, jams and honey inspired by our French travels
  • Arrival aperitif provided by Marando's Cafe
  • Delicious handmade macaroons by The Potter's House
  • Exclusive look at The Lavender Barn Guest House
  • Loading/porter services 
  • Wandering the French-inspired gardens/lavender fields at sunset

$145 per ticket (non-refundable)
AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE : May 24, 2026 @ 2:00pm EST

August 22, 2026

Le Marché Français

General Public Opening

  • Shop our French container sale
  • Drinks available by Marando's Cafe
  • Exclusive look at The Lavender Barn Guest House
  • Loading/porter services 
  • Wandering the French-inspired gardens/lavender fields at sunset

FREE ADMISSION
FREE ADMISSION

Le Marché Français- FAQ's
Where is the market located?

8080 Township Road, Lakeville (Big Prairie), Ohio, 44638
What are the hours for Saturday?

10am-4:00pm
Is there an admission fee?

Friday Night Soirée (August 21st) is a ticketed night for exclusive private shopping. Saturday, August 22nd is FREE admission!
How many Friday Night Soirée tickets are sold?

We limit the tickets for an intimate shopping experience for those who want an exclusive first pick shopping experience.
Does my significant other need a ticket for attending the Friday Night Soirée?

Everyone attending the Friday Night Soirée (August 21st) needs a ticket to attend.
What if there's a shipping container delay?

Delays are expected with shipping containers from Europe... anything could happen. This is why we choose to have an August sale to give our shippers, customs and travel times plenty of months to get to Ohio. If a delay happens, the market date will be moved and the Friday Night Soirée tickets will be transferred to the alternative date.
Will there be anything left for Saturday shoppers?

Absolutely! We filled an entire 40' shipping container therefor we will have plenty remaining for Saturday's shoppers!
Is there food or dinner options?

Both Friday night and Saturday's market will have handcrafted beverages available by Marando's Cafe. French-inspired crepes, jambon beurre (ham & butter) sandwiches, and water will be available by donation.
Is there shipping available?

You are welcome to arrange your own shipping services, or please come with an appropriate vehicle to haul your desired goods home.
Is the event kid friendly?

To preserve the intergrity of our curated French antiques and to ensure a relaxed shopping experience for all, this event will be adults only.
Is the lavender in bloom during the market?

Some varieties of lavender may be on their second flush of blooms but the fields are usually just a beautiful shade of green! If you wish to see our purple fields, come visit us during opening weekend June 19-21, 2026!
How is parking for the event?

We have an entire hay field for parking! Come prepared and bring a trailer for hauling your French antiques home.
I'm tax-exempt. Is that acceptable?

Of course! Please email your tax-exempt form to us BEFORE the market: theeliotestate@gmail.com
I can't make the market in August. Can I shop some other way?

Of course! We'll be debuting a small collection during our Suitcase Sale which takes place during the lavender fields opening weekend- June 19-21. We will also be putting the remaining French goods on The Eliot Estate website the evening of Sunday, August 23rd. Join our Instagram LIVE that day to watch what will be available after the sale.

Stay, Dine, & Shop.

Recommendations

* times from The Eliot Estate

Stay

Hotel Millersburg- Millersburg (21 minutes)

Comfort Inn & Suits- Millersburg & Berlin (23/31 minutes)

St. Paul Hotel- Wooster (24 minutes)

Inn at Honey Run- Millersburg (29 minutes)

Berlin Grande- Berlin (31 minutes)

Sleep Inn & Suits- Mt. Hope (32 minutes)

Berlin Heritage Inn- Berlin (33 minutes)

The Wallhouse Hotel- Walnut Creek (40 minutes)

There are hundreds of active AirBnb listings in Holmes County, Ohio. A quick search will provide numerous lodging options to meet your desired needs!

Shopping

Support local shops in the following downtowns: Loudonville, Millersburg, Wooster, Berlin, & Walnut Creek.

ANTIQUE MALLS:

Antique Emporium, Jackson Street Antiques- Millersburg

Berlin Village Antique Mall, Antiques Trading Post, Ohio's Market, Snooper's Antique- Berlin

Walnut Creek Antique Mall,  Carlisle Antique- Walnut Creek

Thrifting

Save & Serve, Goodwill- Millersburg

Goodwill- Loudonville

Friendtique, The Nest, Goodwill- Wooster

Share & Care, Mission Thrift, MCC Connections- Berlin

Harvest Thrift, Froman Hills Thrift- Walnut Creek

Trading Post- Mt. Hope

Home & Hope- Applecreek

MCC Connections- Kidron

Cafes & Bistros

The Black Fork Bistro- Loudonville (17 minutes)

Blue Moon Bistro- Holmesville (21 minutes)

The Leaf- Wooster (22 minutes)

Daybreak Bistro- Millersburg (23 minutes)

Boyd & Wurthmann- Berlin (31 minutes)

The Red Mug- Mt. Hope (33 minutes)

Old World Bistro- Berlin (35 minutes)

Cafe Chrysalis- Berlin (38 minutes)

Wild Fox Cafe- Kidron (39 minutes)

Rebecca’s Bistro- Walnut Creek (42 minutes)

East Main Kitchen- Baltic (47 minutes)

Bars/Winery

Sunny Slope- Big Prairie (11 minutes)

Ugly Bunny- Loudonville (13 minutes)

Troutman Vineyards- Wooster (14 minutes)

Blue Barn Winery- Wooster (14 minutes)

McKelvey’s Pub- Millersburg (20 minutes)

Millersburg Brewing Company- Millersburg (21 minutes)

French Ridge Winery- Killbuck (22 minutes)

Grigios Wine & Cocktail Bar- Wooster (23 minutes)

Baltic Mill Winery- Baltic (47 minutes)

Fine Dining

Pine Tree Barn- Wooster (16 minutes)

TJ's- Wooster (22 minutes)

Basil Asian Bistro- Wooster (23 minutes)

Broken Rocks Cafe- Wooster (24 minutes)

Olde Jaol Steakhouse- Wooster (24 minutes)

The City Square Steakhouse- Wooster (24 minutes)

Tarragon at The Inn at Honey Run- Millersburg (29 minutes)

The Alcove- Mt. Vernon (45 minutes)