5K Bun Run & Walk

What did the Mama Hot Dog say to the little frankfurter? Ketch-up! Get your buns movin’ as you relish the beauty of this amazing 5K on neighborhood streets in beautiful downtown Frankfort. Come early and enjoy a great warm-up. Day of registrations & packet pick-up at 7 am. E Washington St.

COACH Kids Breakfast

Encompass Credit Union Event Center at Prairie Creek Park - E Washington St. Frankfort

Come enjoy a delicious breakfast of biscuits & gravy, fresh fruit & a drink for $5 and support local youth mentoring. Additional to traditional community-based mentoring, CK facilitates school-based mentoring and the new, high school student self referring Friends for Life program. Every dollar donated goes to mentoring youth in Clinton County. Encompass Credit Union…

COACH Kids Cornhole Registration

Encompass Credit Union Event Center at Prairie Creek Park - E Washington St. Frankfort

$20 for team of 2. 8:00-8:45; 9:00 am bracket reveal.

“The Underground Throwdown” Weightlifting Competition

Prairie Creek Park - E Washington St Frankfort

Brought to you by the Clinton County Family YMCA. Bench Press & Deadlift – best of 3 lifts will be recorded. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners in each category. All proceeds will go towards new fitness equipment for the Y! Prairie Creek Park – Garage - E Washington St.

Bowser Bash Car Show

W Washington St. Frankfort

Come one come all – Cars, trucks, motorcycles, and golf cars welcome. You know it is going to be a doggone good time with TNT Tunes is involved! Registration from 9-1 p.m. — award at 3 pm. W Washington Street.

Free

Frankfort Public Library Artists’ Market

Frankfort Community Public Library 208 W Clinton St, Frankfort

Frankfort Public Library, 2nd Floor, Room 219, 9 am – 4 pm. An assortment of artists from paintings to homemade treats! W Clinton St.

The Friend’s Annual Book Sale

Frankfort Community Public Library 208 W Clinton St, Frankfort

Frankfort Public Library, 1st Floor, Circulation Area – 9 am – 5 pm. W Clinton St.

BMX Wonder Wheels Stunt Show

E Washington St Frankfort

You can expect the biggest jaw dropping tricks imaginable. The non-stop action will keep your group riveted. The emcee will announce all the action while the stunt team executes thrilling feats to an energizing soundtrack. The ramp used is the larger 5’ x 8’ x 24’ box jump. This allows for bigger stunts and for…

Free

COACH Kids Cornhole Tournament

Encompass Credit Union Event Center at Prairie Creek Park - E Washington St. Frankfort

Bring your skills, make a difference and have a great time! Every dollar donated goes to youth mentoring in Clinton County. Encompass Credit Union Event Center at Prairie Creek Park - E Washington St

“Over the Top Tours” Street Vault

N Columbia St. Frankfort

Frankfort Hot Dog Festival and Richey’s Hometown. Live music, great food, and some high vaultage! N Columbia St.

Doggie Contest Registration – Littlest, Shortest, Best Dressed

N Courthouse Lawn Frankfort

Got a Long Little Doggie sign-up – The Longest Wiener Dog * Shortest Wiener Dog * Best Dressed (costume) – come sign-up and let the judges decide. Competition begins at 11 am. N Courthouse Lawn.

Free

DockDogs® – Registration & Practice

W Washington St. Frankfort

DockDogs® born in 2000 to create a nationally recognized competitive sport based on rules and precedents in Track and Field competitions. Much of DockDogs® Big Air Dog competitions’ popularity comes from having national standards and objective measures that allow people to train competitively and have objective feedback on their progress. Also, our open competitions allow…

Mike Hemmelgarn – Comedy, Juggler, Ventriloquist

The Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage at Prairie Creek Park Frankfort

He learned the art of ventriloquism like so many have, from a “Jimmy Nelson Instant Ventriloquism” record album. He first learned to juggle from a talented co-worker. He started with tennis balls, Finally, magic and balloon sculpting were incorporated to compliment one of the most unique acts in the business. Since graduating from Wright-State University…

13th Annual Doxie Derby

N Courthouse Lawn Frankfort

Come one come all – dachshunds of all ages and sizes are welcome to participate. Nothing is more fun than watching cute doxies racing and trying to figure out where the finish line is. Classes: Puppy, Adult, Sr and “Doxie Wanna Be” (short or long dogs, such as Corgi, Basset, Dachshund mixes) will run after…

Linda Smith Band

Veterans Park - Main St & Washington St Frankfort

Sultry blues, classic rock, and good ol’ country music. Linda surrounds herself with some of the industry’s most talented musicians that contribute in creating a powerhouse show that is sure to get you movin’ and groovin’. Veterans Park - Main St & Washington St.

Free

Silly Safaris Live Animal Show & Meet & Greet

The Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage at Prairie Creek Park Frankfort

Silly Safaris is the leading provider of live animal conservation education in Indiana and provides over 3,000 conservation inspiring live animal shows every year throughout the United States of America. The Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage at Prairie Creek Park - E Washington St.

DockDogs® Big Air Wave #4

W Washington St. Frankfort

Big Air is a “long jump for dogs”. The dog, which may be placed anywhere on the 40′dock, runs, and jumps into the water after a throw toy (provided by the handler) is tossed. The distance is judged from the end of the dock to where the tail set of the dog breaks the water’s…

Free

Doggie Contest – Littlest, Shortest, Best Dressed

N Courthouse Lawn Frankfort

Join us for a fun contest to see who has the “Longest Wiener”; “Shortest Wiener” or the “Best Dressed Wiener” (costume) Dog. N Courthouse lawn.

Free

BMX Wonder Wheels Stunt Show #2

E Washington St Frankfort

You can expect the biggest jaw Dropping tricks imaginable. The non-stop action will keep your group riveted. The emcee will announce all the action while the stunt team executes thrilling feats to an energizing soundtrack. The ramp used is the larger 5’ x 8’ x 24’ box jump. This allows for bigger stunts and for…

Free

Silly Safaris Live Animal Show & Meet & Greet #2

The Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage at Prairie Creek Park Frankfort

Silly Safaris is the leading provider of live animal conservation education in Indiana and provides over 3,000 conservation inspiring live animal shows every year throughout the United States of America. The Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage at Prairie Creek Park - E Washington St.

Free

Prairie Grass Cloggers

Veterans Park - Main St & Washington St Frankfort

Have you ever wanted to learn the dance of clogging? This is your chance to learn more about it. Veterans Park - Main St & Washington St.

Free

DockDogs® Big Air Wave #5

W Washington St. Frankfort

Big Air is a “long jump for dogs”. The dog, which may be placed anywhere on the 40′ dock, runs and jumps into the water after a throw toy (provided by the handler) is tossed. The distance is judged from the end of the dock to where the tail set of the dog breaks the…

Free

Harry Potter Party

Frankfort Community Public Library 208 W Clinton St, Frankfort

It’s that time of year again! Brush up on that magic, wrangle some dragons and compete in some wizarding games! It’s our annual Harry Potter Party. Frankfort Public Library 2nd floor in the Art Room 204, 1-3 pm for all ages! E Clinton St.

BMX Wonder Wheels Stunt Show #3

E Washington St Frankfort

You can expect the biggest jaw dropping tricks imaginable. The non-stop action will keep your group riveted. The emcee will announce all the action while the stunt team executes thrilling feats to an energizing soundtrack. The ramp used is the larger 5’ x 8’ x 24’ box jump. This allows for bigger stunts and for…

Free

Mike Hemmelgarn – Comedy, Juggler, Ventriloquist

The Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage at Prairie Creek Park Frankfort

He learned the art of ventriloquism like so many have, from a “Jimmy Nelson Instant Ventriloquism” record album. He first learned to juggle from a talented co-worker. He started with tennis balls, and has evolved to bowling balls, knives, machetes, torches and other ridiculous things! Finally, magic and balloon sculpting were incorporated to compliment one…

Hoosier Storytellers

Frankfort Community Public Library 208 W Clinton St, Frankfort

Come hear Hot Dog Hall of Fame Board Members Don Rusk and Don Stock speak with HDHF inductees Randall “Boe” Workman and Chad Buntin on the Skanta stage at the Frankfort Community Public Library as a part of the library’s Hoosier Storytellers series. Hosted by librarian Mike Clossin, the program will take a look at…

Silly Safaris Live Animal Show & Meet & Greet #3

The Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage at Prairie Creek Park Frankfort

Silly Safaris is the leading provider of live animal conservation education in Indiana and provides over 3,000 conservation inspiring live animal shows every year throughout the United States of America. The Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage at Prairie Creek Park - E Washington St.

DockDogs® Big Air Wave #6

W Washington St. Frankfort

Big Air is a “long jump for dogs”. The dog, which may be placed anywhere on the 40′dock, runs and jumps into the water after a throw toy (provided by the handler) is tossed. The distance is judged from the end of the dock to where the tail set of the dog breaks the water’s…

Free

Amonte King

Veterans Park - Main St & Washington St Frankfort

Amonte is a pastor and recording artist from Marion, IN who has been all over the country preaching and singing at a very young age. Veterans Park - Main St & Washington St.

Karate Demonstrations

E Washington St Frankfort

Frank Harness KARATE USA students will demonstrate the art of Shorei Goju Ryu, empty hand techniques and weapons. Kyoshi Harness is an 8th degree Blackbelt with over 45 years of experience in the Martial Arts. He opened his dojo (school) in March 1993 in Frankfort. Kyoshi says “We aren’t just training black belts but future…

Silly Safaris Live Animal Show & Meet & Greet #4

The Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage at Prairie Creek Park Frankfort

Silly Safaris is the leading provider of live animal conservation education in Indiana and provides over 3,000 conservation inspiring live animal shows every year throughout the United States of America. The Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage at Prairie Creek Park - E Washington St.

Free

Karate Demonstrations #2

E Washington St Frankfort

Frank Harness KARATE USA students will demonstrate the art of Shorei Goju Ryu, empty hand techniques and weapons. Kyoshi Harness is an 8th degree Blackbelt with over 45 years of experience in the Martial Arts. He opened his dojo (school) in March 1993 in Frankfort. Kyoshi says “We aren’t just training black belts but future…

DockDogs® Speed Retrieve

W Washington St. Frankfort

Speed Retrieve is a “timed event”. At the far end of the pool a bumper toy is suspended 2” above the water with a starting indicator light above it. The dog is then placed at the 20’ white starting mark on the dock, when the light turns green the handler releases the dog, the time…

Free

Beer Garden Opens

Prairie Creek Park - E Washington St Frankfort

Hot Dog Eating Contest

E Washington St Frankfort

Contestants will compete in the 4th Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest sponsored in part by NHK Seating. Grand prize is $500 to the contestant who eats the most hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. Will the winner have what it takes to become a challenger for world record holder Joey Chestnut. Chestnut holds the…

Free

Modern Day Cure

Veterans Park - Main St & Washington St Frankfort

A worship collective led by husband-and-wife team Aaron and Tamar Chipp. The band’s heart is to exalt Jesus, share His truth, and see people changed by His power. Their name is inspired by Hebrews 13:8, which states“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” This truth makes Him the modern day cure. They believe…

Free

Mike Hemmelgarn – Comedy, Juggler, Ventriloquist

The Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage at Prairie Creek Park Frankfort

Mike learned the art of ventriloquism like so many have, from a “Jimmy Nelson Instant Ventriloquism” record album. He first learned to juggle from a talented co-worker. He started with tennis balls, and has evolved to bowling balls, knives, machetes, torches and other ridiculous things! Finally, magic and balloon sculpting were incorporated to compliment one…

Free

Hot Dog Hall of Fame Ceremony

Frankfort Sr. High School 1 Maish Rd, Frankfort

Hot Dog Hall of Fame ceremony at Frankfort High School auditorium.

Mellencougar

The Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage at Prairie Creek Park Frankfort

Tribute to John Mellencamp – Mellencougar is made up of a group of musicians from the Illinois/Wisconsin scene. Our appreciation of the music of Heartland U.S.A. and specifically John Cougar Mellencamp helped to create our band and gain the respect of many venues, fans and musicians. Mellencougar has shared the stage with Eddie Money, Blake…

Free

VOX5 Acapella

E Washington St Frankfort

Come and celebrate Frankfort’s very own celebrity – Patrick Day & Friends. E Washington St.

Free

Sidewalk Prophets

Veterans Park - Main St & Washington St Frankfort

Integrating worship with real life – that is one of the simple truths Sidewalk Prophets has learned to live by. The two friends had no idea what was in store for them when their paths crossed at Anderson University eight years ago, but one listen to their hugely anticipated major label debut, These Simple Truths,…

Free

Frankfort Senior High School Band

E Washington St Frankfort

Frankfort Senior High School Band – Led by band director Jason Hutton. E Washington St.

Free

CRUSH Bon Jovi Experience

E Washington St Frankfort

Crush the Ultimate Bon Jovi Experience based out of Indianapolis, Indiana formed in 2019 and is led by front man and lead singer Doug Shepard. Doug, who strongly resembles Jon Bon Jovi captures not only Jon’s look but also his energetic showmanship and dynamic vocal expression. E Washington St.

Free

Fireworks!

E Washington St Frankfort

Fireworks! Thank you all so much and be safe going home – see you next year at the Frankfort Main Street Hot Dog Festival! Put it on your calendar – July 28, 29 & 30, 2023!

Free
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