The Frankfort Hot Dog Festival will return with a full weekend of entertainment, family activities, competitions, and live performances on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, offering something for visitors of all ages throughout downtown Frankfort.
From unique attractions and family activities to live music and festival favorites, this year’s schedule is packed with events celebrating community and summer fun.
Friday, July 24
The festival officially begins Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. with the Opening Ceremony at the Indiana Kitchen Stage on Clinton Street.
Several popular attractions will also open at 11:00 a.m., including:
- “Let’s Sizzle & Roll” Hot Dog Trail
- Puppy Park Family Fun Zone at Veterans Park
- Prancing Ponies & Petting Zoo
- DockDogs registration and practice at Veterans Park
- Evolutions Exhibition at the Frankfort Community Public Library from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Throughout the day, festivalgoers can enjoy:
- Chain Saw Carving
- Dino Shows
- Glass Blowing demonstrations
- DockDogs competitions
The DockDogs Big Air Waves will take place at noon, 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. at Veterans Park, followed by the DockDogs Extreme Vertical Competition at 6:30 p.m.
Evening entertainment begins with the Beer Garden opening at the Encompass Event Center at 5:00 p.m.
Friday night’s live music lineup includes:
- Heart to Heartbreakers — 6:00 p.m. at the Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage
- Rick Knapp — 8:00 p.m. at the Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage
- Isaac Rudd — 8:30 p.m. at the Indiana Kitchen Stage
- CRUSH the Bon Jovi Experience — 9:00 p.m. at the Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage
Additional demonstrations and entertainment will continue throughout the evening, including Dino Shows, Chain Saw Carving, and Glass Blowing.
Saturday, July 25
Saturday begins with a full morning of family-friendly activities.
The day starts at 8:00 a.m. with:
- COACH Kids Breakfast at the Encompass Event Center
- WeCare Color Bun Run on East Washington Street
At 8:30 a.m., the COACH Kids Cornhole Tournament Registration begins, and the Splash Pad at Prairie Creek Park opens.
Morning activities continue with:
- COACH Kids Cornhole Tournament
- “Over the Top Tours” Street Vault
- Doxie Derby Dachshund Race Registration
- BMX Bike Show
- Doxie Ninja Warrior Contest
At 11:00 a.m., visitors can enjoy even more festival attractions, including:
- Stage 1 Dance Academy Frankfort
- Puppy Park Family Fun Zone at Veterans Park
- Prancing Ponies & Petting Zoo
- “Let’s Sizzle & Roll” Hot Dog Trail
- DockDogs registration and practice
- Oscar Mayer Wienermobile at Washington and Main Streets
- Dino Show
- Chain Saw Carving
- Jurassic Park Motor Pool Experience on West Clinton Street
Additional Saturday activities include:
- Family Magic Show
- Glass Blowing
- DockDogs Big Air Wave #4 at noon
- Dinosaur Takeover Show
- Foam Party from noon to 3:00 p.m. at Veterans Park near North Main Street
- Meet Frankfort children’s author Susan Ruch at the Frankfort Community Public Library at 1:00 p.m.
- Exploring New Trails with AI at the library
Saturday Afternoon and Evening Entertainment
The fun continues throughout the afternoon with:
- DockDogs Big Air competitions at 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. at Veterans Park
- Frank Harness Karate — 3:25 p.m.
- Bowser Bash Car and Truck Show — 3:30 p.m.
- BMX Bike Show
- Family Magic Show
- Foam Party
- WCWO Wrestling — 5:00 p.m.
- Hot Dog Eating Contest
Saturday night’s entertainment lineup includes:
- Sheltered Reality — 6:15 p.m.
- Austin French — 7:15 p.m.
- MaybeSomeday – Montana Best — 7:30 p.m.
- Colton Dixon — 8:30 p.m.
- Big Rosco & the Hammers — 9:00 p.m.
With live music, food, family activities, competitions, unique attractions, and entertainment throughout the weekend, the Frankfort Hot Dog Festival promises to deliver a full schedule of fun for residents and visitors alike.
