Downtown Frankfort

Join us for a sweet affair at the Downtown Frankfort, Inc. Chocolate Stroll Presented by Traditional Bank, featuring the delectable delights of Rebecca Ruth Candies!
🗓️ Date: February 16th 🕒 Time: 6-9PM
📍 Start Location: Capital City Museum
🍬 Embark on a chocolatey journey as Rebecca Ruth Candies takes center stage at various shops, restaurants, and bars throughout Downtown Frankfort. Indulge your senses in a world of chocolate delights! Make it a Valentines or Galentines Night on the Town!

🏆Chocolate Contest Alert 🏆 Rebecca Ruth is hosting a chocolate contest for your favorite chocolate dish. Dive into the decadence and vote for the most scrumptious drink or treat!
Stay tuned for more details and get ready to savor the sweetness. Save the date and join us for a chocolate-filled adventure! 🌟
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Events Highlights:
Historic Candy Machine Display: A special highlight on the historic
Rebecca Ruth Candy machine on display at the Capital City Museum. This will be a great opportunity to
showcase the rich history of candy-making, particularly the
significant contributions of Rebecca Ruth Candies. Rebecca Rith will
have sampling of candies from a similar historic machine and possibly a
video. We will have photo booth and door giveaways at the Museum.

Samples by Rebecca Ruth Candies: We are thrilled to have Rebecca Ruth
Candies providing samples throughout the Chocolate Stroll event. their
presence will undoubtedly add a special touch to the Chocolate Stroll
experience.

Retailers will have chocolate samplings and Bars & restaurants will be selling chocolate themed dishes & drinks

Rebecca Ruth Contest: A highlight of the Chocolate Stroll will be the
contest featuring three categories - favorite chocolate drink, entre,
and dessert. We look forward to seeing the creativity and culinary
prowess that will be showcased by the participating establishments.
Rebecca Ruth will provide $100 prize to winners in each contest.

Commonwealth Credit Union Presents The Frankfort Christmas Parade

The parade will travel down Capital Avenue and go behind the Capitol building.

Governor Beshear along with his family, parade judges, and emcees will be on the grandstand in front of the Annex building.

After the parade, the Governor will light up the Capitol’s Christmas tree.
Rescheduled to December 16th!

EVENTS (See Map Below)Inaugural Breakfast Reception, Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History8:30 a.m. - 10:30 amInaugural Breakfast ReceptionInaugural Worship Service, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)9:30 a.m.Inaugural Parade11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Inaugural Prelude, Capitol Steps1:30 p.m.Swearing-in Ceremony, Capitol2:00 p.m.The Grand March, Capitol Rotunda6:00 p.m.Inaugural Ball, Capitol Grounds (Ticketed Event)7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Parade line up begins at 9:30 am at Commonwealth Credit Union and ends at the Ward Oates Amphitheater.

More info to follow.

Join us for a Thriller Parade down St. Clair St., jack o'lantern display, trick or treating, face painting and more.

The Black Cat Chase 5K, sponsored by Commonwealth Credit Union, will be held on Friday, October 27 at 7pm, and is one of the region's most popular and entertaining races. This traditional race is filled with fun and excitement, from both the race participants and spectators! With the Halloween themed festivities, such as costumes, Halloween music and more; this is a great event for the entire family. Whether you choose to participate by yourself, with a friend or spouse, school or work group, or with the whole family, the Black Cat Chase 5K will be sure to deliver high quality entertainment for everyone involved. Also, the start/finish of the race will once again be held in Downtown Frankfort in front of the Old Capitol lawn!

REGISTRATION
July 24 - Aug. 6, Race Fee: $25
Aug. 7 - Sept. 17, Race Fee: $30
Sept. 18 - Oct. 15, Race Fee: $35
Oct. 16 - Oct. 27, Race Fee: $40

Join us for a bewitchingly delightful evening of magic, mystery, and spirits at Witches Night Out – a cocktail stroll through the heart of Downtown Frankfort. Embrace the enchantment on the spookiest night of the year, Friday, October 13, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This is the ultimate "ladies' night out" experience, perfect for…

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More info to follow.