FRANKFORT CHAMBER
Tel: 815-469-3356
Fax: 815-469-4352
Email: office@frankfortchamber.com
Tel: 815-469-3356
Fax: 815-469-4352
Email: office@frankfortchamber.com
2012 Visitor Information
Arts and Crafts
An outdoor show of over 300 juried artisans who offer an unmatched array of the finest handmade creations.Sat. & Sun. 10am-6pm
Monday 10am-5pm
BETA Team Entertainment Tent
Our BETA Entertainment Tent is sponsored by numerous Frankfort Volunteer organizations. By day the tent provides ample seating and shade for a much needed break in the shopping activities. Enjoy a cold beer, some fantastic food and some great music.At night the music and dancing come to life as the Frankfort Fall Festival rocks to celebrate Labor Day and our community. Please note that no one under 21 is admitted to the Entertainment Tent after 6 p.m.
The BETA tent entertainment schedule is posted on the "Entertainment" page.
Breidert Green Live Entertainment
Scheduled throughout the Fall Festival weekend, fabulous free entertainment is located on Breidert Green adjacent to our Food Court.The schedule of performers is posted on the "Entertainment" page.
Carnival
Located in the newly paved lot at the intersection of Kansas and White Street.The carnival is sponsored by the Frankfort Fire Protection District and offers rides and games for children of all ages. The hours of operation are posted on the "Entertainment' page
Directions
We encourage our visitors to utilize Google Maps to get directions to our Fest.
Food Court
The menu choices provided by our local civic organizations are endless and will satisfy any appetite. The food court is open from 10am-6pm on Saturday and Sunday, and 10am-5pm on MondayFrankfort Area Historical Society
...Kettle Corn
Frankfort Area Jaycees
...Smoothies, Assorted Lemonades, Chocolate Dipped Desserts, Cheesecakes, Frozen Bananas, Strawberry Kabobs, Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Bars
Frankfort Flames Girls Traveling Softball
...Egg Rolls, Vegetable Rice, Grilled Chicken on a Stick, Orange Chicken, Crab Rangoon, Corn Dogs, Pop, Water, Shaved Ice-Flavor Station, Lemonade
Frankfort Kiwanis Club
...Assorted Pizza Pops Sausage Sandwich, French Fries, Potato Fries, Nachos, Cheese, Zepole Donuts, Pop, Water
Frankfort Preservation Foundation
...Italian Sausage Sandwich w/FF, Steak Sandwich, Corn on the Cob, Chicken Tenders, Bucket of Fries, Pop, Arnold Palmer Mix, Water
Frankfort Square Boy Scout Troop #237
...Funnel Cakes, Elephant Ears, Rib & Pork Chop Sandwiches, Citrus Coolers, Bottled Water
Frankfort United Methodist Church
...Smoked Sausage Sandwiches, Pop and Bottled Water
International Community Church
...Home-Made Taters, Curly Fries, Vegetable Tempura, Italian Beef Sandwiches, Iced Teas, Bottled Water
Lincoln-Way East Athletic Boosters
...Lemon Shake Ups, Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Walking Tacos, Pretzels, Cheese Pretzels, Water
Lincoln-Way Music Boosters
...Bratwurst, Hamburgers, Chips, Pop, Water
St. Anthony's Knights of Columbus 9770
...Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Culver's Ice Cream Sundaes, Pop and Water
Team Aurelio's
...Pizza Slices, Beef Sandwiches, Assorted Calabrese, Bosco Bread Sticks, Pop and Water
Frankfort Brass Band
...Pop (Soda-Soft Drinks)
Information Booth
The Frankfort Fall Festival Information Booth will be located near the center of the Festival at Kansas and Oak Streets. Volunteers will be available to answer all your questions regarding the Frankfort community and the Frankfort Fall Festival.Information Guides with a map of our Fest are free of charge at the booth.
Additional information on ATMs, Bike Corral, Handicap Port-a-Johns, First Aid and Lost Children information will also be included in our guide.
Map
Click here to download a Festival mapParade
Enjoy our Sunday afternoon parade through historic Frankfort featuring over 100 musical and novelty units, dignitaries, floats and bands.Looking for a great way to showcase your business or organization to over 35,000 people?
Register to participate in the annual Frankfort Fall Festival Parade Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 1:00 pm.
The parade steps off from the Borg Warner parking lot and travels on Pacific, Oak, Utah, Ash and Nebraska, before returning to the Borg Warner lot via Locust Street.
Any Frankfort Chamber of Commerce member may participate in the parade FREE of charge.
All non-Chamber-member businesses and political officials will be charged a fee due with application. Applications will be available after May
2012 Frankfort Fall Festival Parade Application
Parking
Frankfort Boy Scout Troop #270 and Peace Community Church are sponsoring our parking lots for festival attendees.The Peace Community Church lot is located approximately 1/2 mile south of Route 30 at 130 South Route 45 (La Grange Road).
Paved lot
$10 donation.
GPS: N 41 30.091, W 87 51.446
The Boy Scout lot is located off of US Route 45, on West Nebraska Street, one mile south of US Route 30.
Grassy Lot
$10.00 donation.
GPS: N 41 29.866, W 87 51.725
Shuttle service is available at both lots. The bus stop is located in the downtown area at Kansas and White Streets, in front of the Trolley Barn. Buses will run on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m until 9 p.m. Buses will operate Monday from 8 a.m until 6 p.m.
Walking distance to the Festival is five blocks from both parking lots.
...Bike Corral
The Old Town Homeowners Association will be sponsoring a bicycle corral for all of our bicyclists and roller bladers who visit the Fall Festival by way of the Old Plank Trail. The corral offers a safe way to store your bicycles and roller blades. The bike corral is adjacent to Old Plank Trail right in the heart of downtown Frankfort near White Street. Watch for the signs. There will be a $2 donation for bikes and $1 for roller blades. The corral will be staffed from 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m on Saturday and Sunday. On Labor Day the corral will be staffed from 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m....Handicap Parking
The Trolley Barn Parking Lot, located at Nebraska Street and Center Road, (appropriate permit must be displayed).$10.00 donation to The Frankfort Dog Park Organization.
GPS: N 41 29.866, W 87 50.902