Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Officials estimate about 150,000 visitors came to Frankfort Fall Festival on Monday. Overall attendance, however, was down from last year. Did the rain keep you from going to the event? Share your thoughts about the weekend here.
Although overall attendance was down this year thanks to the rain, the last day of Frankfort Fall Festival set a single-day record, with the sunny and warm weather attracting visitors Labor Day. WATCH: Neighbors' Water Balloon Fight Continues This Year … With an Unexpected Ally Event officials estimate about 150,000 people attended the festival Monday, Sept. 3, said Corielle Heath, the Fall Fest public relations chairwoman, in an email. This is the second consecutive year the festival has reached a single-day record after a bout of bad weather. Last year, officials estimated about 100,000 visitors attended the Sunday of the festival after a severe—but brief—rainstorm shut down the event for a bit. Early attendance estimates for the three-…
The annual, post-parade water balloon fight between the Waldrons and Doogans was a bit lopsided this year. That's why a certain community website might have tried to even up the sides.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
It's not the Hatfields and McCoys. Heck, it's not even a contentious episode of Family Feud. READ: Fall Fest Hits Single-Day Attendance Record; 'Fright Fest' Is Theme for '13 But for the past 11 years or so, the day of the Frankfort Fall Festival turns into all-out war for North sider Terry Waldron and South sider Veva Doogan, who live across the street from on another at the intersection of Walnut and Nebraska streets. Well, it's all-out war for the five minutes or so that it takes both sides to fling all their water balloons after the parade end. Patch was on hand again to capture this village tradition. However, we admit to throwing our objectivity out the window and joining Waldron's side this year. That meant helping to recruit "water…
Monday, September 3, 2012
Check out the photos of the floats and other entries in Frankfort Fall Festival's annual parade. Plus, see what's on tap for Monday, the festival's final day.
Floats, trailers and other entries marched around downtown Frankfort as part of the village's annual Labor Day parade. READ: What's New and for Sale in 2012 Check out Patch's photos from the event as you prepare for the end of Fall Fest. And don't forget to share your own photos in the media gallery. Here's a look at some of the special events scheduled for Monday, Sept. 3—the last day of the festival—as well as the hours the carnival is open. You also can take a look the map of the festival grounds in this article. READ: Fall Fest Good Samaritan Returns Lost Wallet Containing Close to $1K Remember to check out Patch's Frankfort Fall Festival section for a complete schedule, a parking map and all the information you need to get the most …
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Sunday, September 2, 2012
Take a photographic tour of some of the items that are new to the Frankfort Fall Festival this year.
As a lifelong Frankfort resident with 16 years as a "townie" living downtown, I have seen my share of crafts and merchandise at the Frankfort Fall Festival. READ: Hang With Patch Before and After the Parade at Eclectic Attic Artisans come and go. So do the designs and ideas. I went in search of some new vendors, or at least some new ideas from veteran crafters. READ: Fall Fest Good Samaritan Returns Lost Wallet Containing Close to $1K Check out my photo gallery to see what I found and get out and encourage the new artists this weekend. SUNDAY 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Arts and crafts exhibitors open 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Food booths open 1 p.m.: Parade (see below) MONDAY 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Arts and crafts exhibitors open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Food booths open …
A woman who refused to identify herself returned a purple Coach wallet she found Saturday morning after it had been inadvertently left in a portable toilet on Kansas Street.
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Sunday, September 2, 2012
Rain dampened most of the Frankfort Fall Festival's official opening day, but the actions of an unknown Good Samaritan provided a bright spot for a very thankful festival visitor. A woman who didn't wish to be identified returned a lost wallet that had close to $1,000 in cash during Fall Fest on Saturday, Sept. 1, event officials said. READ: Check Out the Entire Fall Fest Schedule At around 11:10 a.m., a woman in her 30s reported leaving behind her purple Coach wallet in a portable toilet on Kansas Street, near the beer tent and food court, said festival communications co-chair Bette Bulmer, who took the report at the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce offices. Bulmer said she asked the woman, who was visibly upset, how much money was in the …
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Meet and talk with Frankfort Patch editor Joe Vince on Sunday at Eclectic Attic. You might even pick up some free Patch merchandise. Plus, find out what else is on tap Sunday for Frankfort Fall Festival.
Do you have questions about what gets published on Frankfort Patch? Is there a story you think the site should be covering? Or do you finally want to meet the Frankfort Patch editor face to face? READ: Check Out the Entire Fall Fest Schedule Now's your chance as Frankfort Patch editor Joe Vince will be hanging out at Eclectic Attic, upstairs in the Trolley Barn, on Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Then, Joe will head over to the parade (check the map in the media gallery to find out the parade route) and will return to Eclectic Attic after it's over. READ: What's New and for Sale in 2012 Check the Frankfort Patch Facebook page for updates on where you can find Joe, and you might just be able to score a free Patch tote bag, T-shirt, …
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Don't get lost this weekend. Check out Patch's map and list of vendors at Frankfort Fall Festival.
All those tents and all those artisans … It can be a daunting task, navigating your way down Kansas Street and the rest of the downtown during Frankfort Fall Festival. READ: Check Out the Entire Fall Fest Schedule Sure would be nice if there was a map and list of vendors you could check on your before you go or on your phone when you're out at the festival. Like the one right here. READ: Where to Park, Where to Drive During the Festival You can use this to get a better idea of who's selling what and where on the village's thoroughfares—as well as Breidert Green and the parking lot at Hickory and Nebraska streets—this weekend. And don't forget to check out our complete Frankfort Fall Festival coverage: SATURDAY 9:45-10 a.m.: Opening …
Thanks to the effects of Hurricane Isaac, showers are in the forecast this weekend. Find out how the festival prepares and what happens if the sky opens up. Plus, a look at what's on tap for Saturday.
If you're heading out to the Frankfort Fall Festival, you'll probably want to make sure you bring rain gear. READ: Check Out the Entire Fall Fest Schedule Here's what the National Weather Service has to say about Saturday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. But a little rain won't stop the Fall Fest. A lot of rain can be a different story. READ: Where to Park, Where to Drive During the Festival "The Festival always continues in the rain as long as there are not severe storms," fest chairwoman Cindy Heath stated in an email…
Friday, August 31, 2012
Don't forget what downtown shops have to offer during the festival. Plus, a look at what's on tap for Friday.
With about 300 arts and crafts vendors, Frankfort Fall Festival attendees might experience a bit of shopping sensory overload, trying to make sure they don't miss out on that special piece of merchandise or that great bargain. READ: Check Out the Entire Fall Fest Schedule But that killer shopping instinct can make some people overlook the fact that Frankfort's downtown stores are open during the festival, even if they're literally overshadowed by the lines of vendor tents. Here are some of the local establishments you can check out that offer similar fare as many of the visiting artisans. If You're Looking for Clothing and Accessories: If You're Looking for Crafts and Gifts: If You're Looking for Fine Arts: If You're Looking for Pets: Chew…
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Think you can stomach the carnival rides at this year's Frankfort Fall Festival? Patch lets you experience the rush firsthand. Plus, a look at what's on tap for the event Thursday.
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Although the official start of Frankfort Fall Festival is a couple days off, the event's carnival, which is organized by the Frankfort Fire Protection District, opened its gates Wednesday, Aug. 29, with kids and adults queuing up to take a spin on the amusement rides. READ: Check Out the Entire Fall Fest Schedule If you're not an amusement ride aficionado, you might wonder if you have the proper constitution to take on the Tilt-A-Whirl or the Freak Out. That's why Patch editor Joe Vince took two of the carnival's rides—Pharaoh's Fury and Himalaya—for a test drive. READ: Where to Park, Where to Drive During the Festival Watch the video to see if these rides are just your speed. And tell us in the comments section if you think Joe should try…
Wendy Bryan
6:58 am on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Awful! No parking, same stuff different year, prices keep going up for the same things you see year after year. Not fun anymore. Just an unorganized mad house. Paying for parking in people's front yard is simply ridiculous they shouldn't be allowed to do that as its so busy over on Nebraska street as kids are walking everywhere and the residents are cramimg cars in their front lawn along with … more ›