The City of Frankfort is announcing a collection of free concerts and events for 2023. These events are designed for all ages and interests and provide entertainment every resident can enjoy.
Community Development Director Kimberly Black stated, “This is always an exciting day when we can share the line-up of summer events with the community. The Parks Department has worked hard to provide various activities this season. Every year we evaluate how or where we can improve and what else we can do to bring more growth to our downtown district, and every year we see more and more patrons visit Prairie Creek Park. We are ready and excited to see families and friends gather together to make wonderful memories in Frankfort.”
Summer events will kick off on Thursday, May 11, with the Frankfort Parks Department’s first Downtown Tune Night at Prairie Creek Park starting at 6:30 p.m. The Toy Factory will be performing on The Farmers Bank Performance Center Stage. Prairie Creek Park is located at 260 East Washington Street, Frankfort.
“The Board of Works has been approving contracts for bands, musicians, and entertainment for a few months, and I am excited to see everything come together. Kaytianne has done a great job scouting for bands and providing a variety of talented entertainment for almost every genre, said Mayor Judy Sheets. “These events would not be made possible without the Redevelopment Commission and our event sponsors. Thank you to those who partner with us because, without their support, we couldn’t offer free events for visitors and our community to enjoy.”
Summer Events include:
• 5/11/23 Downtown TuneNight – Toy Factory
• 5/20/23 Summer Concert – Big 80’s Band followed by XGeneration
• 5/20/23 Circle Park Bicycle Race @ Circle Park
• 6/08/23 Downtown TuneNight – Phil Pierle Trio
• 6/17/23 Summer Concert Presented by the Frankfort Fraternal Order of the Eagles
• 6/24/23 Summer Concert – Cody Ikerd & the Sidewinders
• 6/30/23 Movie in the Park – Sonic 2
• 7/04/23 July 4th Festival at TPA Park with Christine Kindred, 90 Proof, The Time Travelers
• 7/21/23 Movie in the Park – Wonder Park
• 8/4/23 Movie in the Park – Rumble
• 8/10/23 Downtown TuneNight – Stella Luna & The Satellites
• 8/12/23 Summer Concert – Hank Ruff followed by Jonny James
• 8/26/23 Summer Concert – Like Mother, Like Daughter followed byThe Bishops
• 9/14/23 Downtown TuneNight – Levi Riggs
• 9/22/23 Movie in the Park – Vivo
• 9/23/23 Summer Concert – Heartland followed by Roughouse
• 9/30/23 Summer Concert – Chase Wright
• 10/12/23 Downtown TuneNight – For Pete’s Sake
“We are thrilled about the performers we booked this year. We have booked a variety of local businesses and surrounding food trucks to attend. You won’t want to miss out on these events. Don’t forget to put Prairie Creek Park on your calendars! Bring a blanket and enjoy a movie or concert with us in the park,” stated Parks Events Coordinator, Kaytianne.
In addition to these events, the Frankfort Parks Department offers multiple season amenities, including the Prairie Creek Park Splash Pad, the TPA Park Aviary & Petting Zoo, and Sapphire Bay at TPA Park. They are scheduled to be open Memorial Day weekend. For more information regarding city parks and events, please check out the website, www.frankfort-in.gov, or the Frankfort Parks Department and City of Frankfort’s Facebook pages. Sponsorships are available, and you can contact Kimberly Black at 765.659.6770 or [email protected]