2013 Frankfort Fall Festival Updates

Plans for the annual Fall Festival are well underway. The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to another successful year, said Karen Blake, executive director.

More than 300 juried artisans are planned to exhibit at the three-day Labor Day weekend event, Aug. 31-Sept. 2. Blake put the call out for volunteers to assist in facilitating the fun that regularly draws more than 300,000 visitors to downtown Frankfort.

The theme this year is "Fall Fright Festival. It's a Thriller."

What selected artisans need to know.

A new volunteer meeting is scheduled from 5-6 p.m. June 11 at Founders Center, 140 Oak St. Blake intends to present a behind the scenes informational session about the Festival introducing the various components and volunteer opportunities." Seasoned and returning volunteers as asked to attend a meeting from 6:30-8 p.m.

All that's needed is a positive and energetic attitude, she said.

2013 Fall Festival License Plates

To get your 2013 Fall Festival license plates, visit the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce to pick up a license plate application or download the PDF here. Return your application to the Chamber office, vehicle registration and check payable to Frankfort Chamber of Commerce no later than June 10. Plates are mailed directly from the State of Illinois to your home.

Here are a few important facts:

• 2013 Frankfort Fall Festival License Plates are $25.00.

• All passenger cars, B-trucks and recreational vehicles weighing 8,000 pounds or less can display 2013 Frankfort Fall Festival plates.

• Frankfort Fall Festival Plates can be displayed beginning approximately July 5th through Sept. 2.

• Illinois License Plates that do not expire prior to Sept. 30th qualify for immediate delivery.

• If your Illinois License Plates expire during Frankfort Fall Festival display time, you must renew your current Illinois License Plate prior to completing a 2013 Frankfort Fall Festival License Plate application.

Blake said, "Festival details will continue to come together more and more as we get closer. Another tidbit is the poster contest that is wrapping up this month. Posters have been on display at the Library for the month of April. The winner will be announced at our first Concert on the Green on June 16th."

For more information about the Fall Festival, visit the Fall Festival Facebook page.

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