With only a week until the biggest festival in Frankfort kicks off, the Frankfort Hot Dog Festival is gearing up for the tastiest event of the year for two action-packed days on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 where charming downtown Frankfort is transformed into a haven for hot dog enthusiasts and family fun.
With the opening ceremony slated for 11 a.m. at Veterans Park on Friday, July 26 in downtown Frankfort, the extravaganza of events are set to kick off throughout the evening and into Saturday with numerous new events and activities for the community to enjoy.
New to the festival this year is the Hot Dog Trail where visitors are invited to devour hot dogs from over 20 renowned food vendors who will create their own unique snap and flavor. Community members will be treated to the awe-inspiring DockDogs World Premier Canine Aquatics Competition where talented pups take center stage with incredible diving feats as well as the spirited dachshund ninja courses destined to entertain audiences of all ages.
The competitions never end at the Frankfort Hot Dog Festival with the state-qualifying street vaulting competition and the hot dog eating competition bound to inspire athleticism and hunger for the title amongst its competitors.
The Hot Dog Festival would be incomplete without the over 150 vendors set to line the streets of downtown Frankfort where they will offer food options, handcrafted art and must-have festival souvenirs.
Visitors may also unwind in the lively family fun zone, which features interactive activities for the little ones, and experience live entertainment alongside the welcoming beer and wine garden.
Entertainment at Veterans park:
Friday:
- Voice Lessons with Abby
- Stage1 Dance Academy
- K9 Demonstrations with the City of Frankfort Police Department
- Big 80’s Band & Xgeneration
Saturday:
- The Recovery Community Choir – The Redemption Choir
- Faith Family Praise Team
- Gather Point Worship Team
- Eclectic Worship Ensemble
- Cade Thompson
- Matt Maher
Entertainment at Prairie Creek Park & The Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage:
Friday:
- Cincinnati Circus
- Raíces Festival Traditional Wear Exhibition
- Medicinal Blue Grass Band
- Jason Pritchett
Saturday:
- COACH Kids Corn Hole Tournament & Breakfast
- Cincinnati Circus
- Karate USA Demonstrations
- Hot Dog Eating Contest
- BMX Wonder Wheel Stunt Show
- Frankfort High School Band
- AGT’s Golden Buzzer – Singing Janitor Richard Goodall
- The Neverly Brothers – “A Rock ‘n’ Roll Tribute”
- Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles”
The Hot Dog Festival festivities will wrap up on Sunday, July 28 with a Sunday Worship Service at Prairie Creek Park for the community to join together with fellow community members and Frankfort Main Street for a unified worship experience.
The Hot Dog Festival is a product of Frankfort Main Street, a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing the heart of Frankfort. Frankfort Main Street Executive Director Kim Stevens shares about her enthusiasm for the upcoming event that was made possible through the dedication of the organization, Board of Directors and community partners.
“We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the support of our community partners and the many hours from our volunteers,” Stevens said. “We hope to see you all in downtown Frankfort on July 26 and July 27.”
