Each year during Labor Day weekend, over 250,000 visitors gather to the charming Village of Frankfort to enjoy the Frankfort Fall Festival. The festival welcomes over 300 artisans from all over the United States to exhibit their elite products and services.

In addition, many of Frankfort’s local organizations collaborate by sponsoring special events that highlight Frankfort Fall Festivities. ADMISSION IS FREE and there is something for everyone from carnival rides to main stage entertainment, to walking tacos and funnel cakes, Frankfort Fall Fest has it ALL!

Schedule of Events

August 30-31, 2023

5:00pm-9:00pm: Carnival
POP All Hours- $33

September 1, 2023

8pm-11pm: Gone to Paradise (The Ultimate Jimmy Buffet Tribute)
Gate opens at 6pm, band starts at 8pm, 21 and older only, $10 admission
Located on North Oak Street.

3:00pm-5:00pm and 5:00pm-9:30pm: Carnival

September 2, 2023

11 am-1 pm: The Muddsharks

2 pm-3:30 pm: Dad Strength

3:45 pm: Enrico's Spaghetti Eating Contest Championship

4:30 pm-6 pm: Bad Mojo Band

2pm-5pm: The Macy Brothers
8pm-11pm: Simply Elton (Elton John Tribute)
Sat-Mon: free admission, all ages during daytime Fest hours
Sat-Sun: 6pm - close, 21 and older only, $10 admission
Located on North Oak Street.

12:00pm-9:30pm: Carnival

September 3, 2023

11 am-1 pm: One Foot In

2 pm-3:30 pm: Grace & John

4:30 pm-6 pm: 4Cast

2pm-5pm: Related Rhapsody
8pm-11pm: One of These Nights (Eagles Tribute)
Sat-Mon: free admission, all ages during daytime Fest hours
Sat-Sun: 6pm - close, 21 and older only, $10 admission
Located on North Oak Street.

Parade
One of the most beloved parts of Fall Fest weekend is our annual parade. This year, the parade will kick off at 1:00 pm. Please join us as we celebrate this year's theme, "The Fall Fest Family"

12:00pm-9:30pm: Carnival

September 4, 2023

10 am-Noon: Spotlight Arts Collective

1 pm-3 pm: Whiskeyfist

1pm-3pm: Frankfort Brass Band
Sat-Mon: free admission, all ages during daytime Fest hours
Sat-Sun: 6pm - close, 21 and older only, $10 admission
Located on North Oak Street.

12:00pm-5:00pm: Carnival
POP All Hours- $33

Date:
Pre_Festival: August 30-31 and September 1, 2023
Festival: September 2-4, 2023

Cost: Free

Location: Various Venues in Frankfort, IL 60423

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