Your guide to community events in and around the area
Your guide to community events in and around the areaCome and Join the Abby & Libby Memorial Park Events for 2024. On Thursday, July 25 Cruise-in from 6-8pm for the “Grace Scott Band”. Then on Saturday, July 27 It is “Family Fun Day” from 12-4pm with Exotic, Aquatics and more!
August 11, the Summer Sundown Concert Series presents “Counter Point” from 7-8:30pm. On Thursday, August 22 join the Cruise-in with the “Mooncats” from 6-8pm. Dash plaques will be given for the first 30 cars for the “Cruise-In” along with free admission.
Clubs For Conservation 4-Man Scramble hosted by Clinton County Ducks Unlimited will take place July 27th at Deer Track Golf Club located at 775 N Co Rd 700 W Frankfort Indiana. Registration will begin at 7am with a shotgun start at 8:15am. Cost- Hole Sponsor- $250, Team of Four-$300, Team/Sponsor Package-$500. Games and Raffles for Guns/Prizes will be available. To register go to https://www.ducks.org/indiana
For questions to sponsor or to register, contact Ed Cripe at 765-242-0337 or Tyler Burns at 317-910-8956.
Shoup’s Country Foods is seeking the next backyard BBQ master during the 2024 Indiana State Fair with opportunities to secure a $1,000 grand prize with numerous categories to select. The Indiana State Fair Backyard BBQ Cook Off will blaze off on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds as contestants vie for the grand prizes in their categories as well as overall prizes for the competition. The competition remains open to any person that wishes to participate, but there is a limit of four people per competing team. Set up for the competition will begin on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. with a mandatory chef’s meeting at 9 a.m. No electricity will be available at the booth, and pop up shelters are encouraged for every team permitted that the shelters are weighted down correctly.
The deadline to enter is Friday, July 26 or until all available contestant places are filled, and refunds will not be made.
Category Winners:
1st: $100
2nd: $50
3rd: $25
Overall Grand Champion:
$1,000 and Prizes
Must be entered into all categories
Reserve Grand Champion:
$500 and Prizes
Must be entered into all categories
Shomanship:
1st: $300 and Prizes
2nd: $200 and Prizes
3rd: $100 and Prizes
The Clinton County Annual Stuff the Bus event is slated to kick off on Wednesday, July 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Frankfort Walmart parking lot at 2460 E. Wabash St. in Frankfort to provide supplies for children at all four county schools and The Crossing.
United Way will be administering the Summer Food Program starting May 28 through August 2. In addition to adding new stops, they would like individuals or organizations would like to be a part of these program, they can call 765-654-5573.
The City of Frankfort and the Parks Department has released its Downtown Tune Night on the Performance Center’s Stage at Prairie Creek Park. All events begin at 6:30 p.m. August 8 — Feudin’ Hillbillies; Thursday, September 12 — Moon Cats. There will be food admission and food trucks.
The Farmers Bank is holding Free Shred Days from 9-11 a.m. at the following locations: Lebanon (August 10), Sheridan (August 24), Michigantown (September 14) and Frankfort (October 5). There is a maximum limit of five standard boxes/paper bags per vehicle.
The following is a list for Indiana County Fairs in and around Clinton County for 2024: Tippecanoe (July 19-27) and Boone (July 20-26).
Discover the charm of Cutler, Indiana. Join them the last Saturday of every month form 10-5 for the Cutler Small Shops Celebration! Enjoy music and food while visiting numerous indoor and outdoor vendors. They will be offering hand-crafted gifts, antiques, bake goods, farm market treats and unique creations for the village blacksmith. There’s something for everyone at the Cutler Small Shops Celebration! Visit Cutler General Store Village Blacksmith & Antiques on Facebook for more.
July 26 & 27 Frankfort Hot Dog Festival-downtown Frankfort
Summer Concert Series– Friday, July 26 “Parmalee” presented by Real Joureyman; July 27 “Taylor Shines”-The Laser Spectacular presented by Indiana University Health; and September 20th “Lee Brice” Liev in concert. All these events will be at Loeb Stadium, Lafayette, IN. Tickets can be purchased at longpac.org Or Listen to WILO for free tickets to win!
The Frankfort Community Public Library has announced its slate of Hoosier Storytellers. Dates include Saturday, July 27, at 1 p.m., the Frankfort Hot Dog Hall of Fame returns to the library; and Thursday, October 17, at 6 p.m., Through the Lens: Jim Ostler’s Frankfort 1960-1964.
Back to School Bash at the Carroll County Camden early learning Center. Saturday, July 27 for 10am to noon. This is open to all students who attend Carroll Consolidated or Delphi Community Schools grades K-12. Parent or guardian must provide proof of residency and Student must be present to obtain supplies.
Aug 10th & 24th- Free Jukebox at the Frankfort Moose Lodge #7. New Saturday hours are now 4-10pm.
Wine and Canvas at the Frankfort Moose Lodge #7- Aug 20th at 6pm.
WOTM Bake Sale at the Frankfort Moose Lodge #7- Aug 21 from 5-8pm. The weekly drawing at 6:30pm; horseshoes will begin at 6:30pm.
Free Jukebox at the Frankfort Moose Lodge #7- Aug 16. Lodge opens at 4-12am. Friday night special is Beef Tips! Then come back Aug 17 from 4-10pm for a fun night of trivia. Trivia starts at 7:30pm.
Paul Phillippe Resource Center Presents “Black, White & Gold Prom” Saturday, August 10 from 6:30 to 10pm for ages 21 and up. Doors open at 6pm and will be help at 51 West (51 West Clinton St Frankfort Indiana). Tickets are $40 per ticket or buy an entire table of eight seats for $300. The night will consist of dancing, hors d’oevres and silent auction. A cash bar will be available. Money raised will go toward the Paul Phillippe Resource Center Senior Center. For more information call 765-659-4060 of go to www.paulphillipperesourcecenter.org. Reserve seats now.
The 50th Annual Mid-America Threshing & Antique Inc. Show will take place August 8-11 at the Tipton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 1200 S. Main St (State Road 19) in Tipton. They will raffling off a John Deere Tractor (1951 John Deere MT) at the show on Saturday evening. Tickets are $10 for one or $20 for three. There is a $5 charge for parking and a ton of show attractions. You can also camp on the fairgrounds for $30/night or $200/week. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed at the Fairgrounds.
Randy West and Patricia Pipes presents The Frankfort Police Department’s ” Shop With A Cop” 9th annual Benefit Car, Truck, and Motorcycle show on August 11 at the TPA Park (Shelter #1) from noon to 2pm. There will be music by Amber Kennedy, Food, and a 50/50 drawing. For more information contact Randy West at 606-307-4657. Rain date will be 08/25/24.
Clinton Central Education Foundation will be hosting their annual charity golf outing Saturday, September 21 at the Frankfort Commons. Tickets start at $85 for individuals and $340 for team tickets. Sponsorships are also available that range from $100-$2500. All participants will be served Breakfast that will be from 8am-8:45am with golf at 9am and followed by lunch being at 1pm.Come join in the fun while supporting a great cause. For more information and registration, visit clintoncentral.org.
The Rossville Area Lions Club is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 8, from 2:30-7 p.m. at the Rossville Town Park Pavilion, 2 Cantron Lane, Rossville. Interested individuals can sign up online the www.donate.Indiana, Versiti.org website or walk-in are welcome.