June 25
The Great Race to pass through downtown Frankfort
The Great Race will take place from 3-9 p.m. June 25 in downtown Frankfort. The Hemmings Motor News Great Race, presented by Coker Tire, is a nine-day classic car rally that spans more than 2,300 miles and features 120 of the world’s finest antique automobiles. The event features 17 city stops, including a hosted dinner stop in Frankfort. The annual event features a different route each year, offering a rare opportunity for residents and surrounding communities to see the spectacular cars and meet the drivers from all over the world. Each stop on the Great Race is free to the public and spectators will be able to visit with the participants and to look at the cars for several hours.
June 27
Zoe Howard and Bek and the Starlight Revue to perform downtown
Zoe Howard and Bek and the Starlight Revue will perform at 6:30 p.m. June 27 during the Downtown Summer Concert Series on Broadway Street. The concert series is presented by WesBanco.
June 28
Frankfort Cemetery’s Artists and Writers
Explore Kentucky’s literary and artistic heritage through a guided tour of historic Frankfort Cemetery from 10-11:30 a.m. June 28. The tour will begin at Daniel Boone’s Grave at the Frankfort Cemetery, 215 E. Main St. From poets like Theodore O’Hara and Robert Burns Wilson to artists such as Paul Sawyier and Joel Tanner Hart, guides will discuss the lives and legacies of those who have shaped Kentucky’s cultural landscape. After the tour, visit the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) Research Library to view special archival selections related to the figures. The cost is $10 for KHS members; $15 for non-members (includes general admission to the Kentucky History Center and museums). Registration for the tour at https://history.ky.gov/events/tour-of-frankfort-cemeterys-artists-and-writers.
during the Independence Day Picnic at Liberty Hall Historic Sites in 2019. (Photo courtesy The State Journal)
July 4
Independence Day Picnic
Kick off your 4th of July celebrations at Liberty Hall Historic Site! Join the community from noon-3 p.m. for a picnic in the gardens with lawn games, live music and fun for the whole family. Games will be provided by Liberty Hall, but guests should bring their own seating. Music will be performed by The Swells and sponsored by the City of Frankfort. Liberty Hall Historic Site is located at 202 Wilkinson St.
July 11
Local musicians take center stage
Local music curated by Nate Jones will be performed at 6:30 p.m. July 11 during the Downtown Summer Concert Series on Broadway Street.
July 12
SoundScape! Music & Art Festival
SoundScape! Music & Art Festival will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 12 at Josephine Sculpture Park, 3355 Lawrenceburg Road. Sway with the sculptures to live music by Appalatin. Explore new artworks by Artist-in-Residence Peyton Scott Russell, SPRAYFiNGER workshop participants and Linda Bruckheimer. Create art with local artists and organizations. Enjoy food and drink vendors like West Sixth Brewing. The early afternoon summer festival is great for all ages to connect with each other and the land through the arts. For more information visit josephinesculpturepark.org.
Frankfort Anime-Fest will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12 at Capital Plaza Hotel, 405 Wilkinson Blvd. (Image provided)
July 12
Frankfort Anime-Fest
Frankfort Anime-Fest will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 12 at Capital Plaza Hotel, 405 Wilkinson Blvd. Frankfort Anime-Fest is an anime collectors’ mecca convention located in the beautiful capital city striving to be Kentucky’s best and truest anime convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres. As a longtime collector of anime, manga and pop culture items the promoter brings Kentucky an event that will satisfy all anime fandom. For more information, visit www.frankfortanimefest.com.
July 18
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’
“Rocky Horror Picture Show” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. July 18 at the Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St. In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation — a muscular man named Rocky. The movie is rated R. For more information, visit www.thegrandky.com.
July 25
Yapa and Producing A Kind of Generation to perform in downtown Frankfort
Yapa and Producing A Kind of Generation will perform at 6:30 p.m. July 25 during the Downtown Summer Concert Series on Broadway Street.
