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Midnight Madness Survival Guide: What You Need to Know About Tonight

Will you be out searching for deals during Friday night's holiday shopping event?

Forget Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. The biggest holiday shopping day--er, night--for Frankfort is Midnight Madness.  OK, I'm speaking metaphorically here. But many villages businesses, especially those downtown, look at this annual shopping event as a major revenue stream, and many have high hopes for Friday's affair. In fact, the local retailers I've spoken to this past week have said they hope Midnight Madness continues the trend of robust holiday sales that started with a strong Christkindl weekend. But what do Midnight Madness shoppers need to know to make the most of the night? I've put together all the information you should have before heading out this evening. READ: Patch's Guide to the Holiday Season in Frankfort When…

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Frankfort Gift Guide: What to Buy When Money's No Object

With Midnight Madness on Friday, we asked local shop owners to spotlight some items that would make ideal gifts for that special someone.

Hanukkah and Christmas are right around the corner. How are you doing with your gift shopping? For those people still in need for gift ideas, Frankfort Patch has put together gift guides featuring merchandise from local shops and stores, just in time for Midnight Madness. Today's gift guide highlights items costing $25 or more. On Tuesday, we ran a gift guide for items costing $25 or less.  READ: Our Gift Guide to What Frankfort Stores Are Offering for $25 or Less And don't forget: Gift cards from local restaurants can be ideal for people on your holiday shopping list. Check the Patch Places business directory for a listing of eateries in the village. Local businesses: Do you want your $25-or-more gift ideas featured in our guide? Upload …

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Frankfort Gift Guide: What You Can Buy for $25 or Less

With Midnight Madness on Friday, we asked local shop owners to spotlight some items that would make ideal gifts for that special someone.

Hanukkah and Christmas are right around the corner. How are you doing with your gift shopping? For those people still in need for gift ideas, Frankfort Patch has put together gift guides featuring merchandise from local shops and stores, just in time for Midnight Madness. Today's gift guide highlights items costing $25 or less. On Wednesday, the guide will spotlight big-ticket, splurge items.  READ: Where to Go for Midnight Madness Deals And don't forget: Gift cards from local restaurants can be ideal for people on your holiday shopping list. Check the Patch Places business directory for a listing of eateries in the village. Local businesses: Do you want your $25-or-less gift ideas featured in our guide? Upload photos of the items and the …

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