Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce

06/18/2026

Our Local Love, Kentucky Distilled campaign powered by our friends at Independence Bank, is getting an early start this year with a fun and festive Christmas in July celebration!

We are inviting local businesses to participate in a community-wide shopping PASSPORT campaign designed to encourage citizens to shop local, discover new businesses, and support our local economy throughout the month of July.

Participating businesses will be featured on our Christmas in July Passport, which will be distributed throughout the Frankfort community. Customers will visit participating businesses, make purchases, and collect stickers on their passports for chances to win exciting prizes. You will be able to pick up a passport from any

Independent Bank, Completely Kentucky or the

Chamber office.

How to Participate (Businesses only):

COST: Donate one $25 gift card to your business/restaurant (or any local business).
Agree to provide a passport sticker to customers who make a minimum purchase of $10 in your shop or restaurant.
Your business will be included on the official Christmas in July Passport.
Deadline to participate (to get on the printed passport) is
June 26th at noon.

ANYONE CAN DONATE A $25 GIFT CARD (for the prizes) TO A LOCAL BUSINESS AND YOU WILL BE RECOGNIZE ON FACEBOOK AT THE FINAL SHOP LOCAL EVENT!

Campaign Details:

📅 July 2026

🎄 Kickoff Event: July 1 at 10:00 a.m. at Independence Bank

🎁 Customers will earn stickers (for the passport) throughout the month and qualify for prize drawings based on the number of participating businesses they visit.

5 Stickers = Entry in the 5 for $25 Drawing
10 Stickers = Entry into "Shop Local Prize" Drawing
15 Stickers = VIP Santa Status and "Kentucky Distilled" Drawing

This is a great opportunity to increase foot traffic, introduce new customers to your business, and be part of a community-wide effort to support local businesses.

If you would like to participate, please let us know by June 26th at noon.

Thank you for helping us spread some holiday cheer this summer and keep our dollars local!

If you would like to participate, please email: [email protected]

Limited spaces on passport so act fast!


Downtown Frankfort Inc
Franklin County Fiscal Court
Frankfort, KY City Government

06/17/2026

Come check it out!

The City of Frankfort, in partnership with FORR and Liberty Hall, invite the community to a Juneteenth Community Conversation panel event. Moderated by Kristie Powe, hear from community leaders about the history of Juneteenth and its relevance in our local community. Come early to experience Liberty Hall's exhibit, Journeys and Generations: The Interwoven Families of Liberty Hall.

Please note, the panel discussion will be held in the second floor gallery of Liberty Hall. Due to the historic nature of the home, the room is not ADA accessible. The event is free but seating is limited. The panel discussion will be recorded via audio and video for the City of Frankfort Podcast and made available to the public.

Register here: https://forms.gle/rxEHJaAyo5WtnrnS6

06/17/2026

Wanna build a hat?!?!

Ever wanted to BUILD your own hat? Now's your chance! 🧢🕺

Join us Saturday, June 27th from 2-5 PM for a one-of-a-kind workshop where you'll design and craft your very own Whiskey Thief hat. Our hats are sweat-proof, water-resistant, and built to last, thanks to the folks at Crafted MFG. Don't miss out!

RSVP/SHARE: Build Your Own Hat Workshop 🧢⚒️

06/17/2026

Discover the excitement!

Step into the spotlight at The Grand Theatre! 🎭 Join us June 17th at 6 PM for a season preview and a tour of our stunning renovations. Don’t miss the magic!

06/16/2026

Thank you for the wonderful breakfast for our Maximize Your Membership breakfast! It was delish! 💜

06/16/2026

Thank you to our friends at Whitaker for sponsoring our Maximize Your Membership this morning!
Thank you to all the businesses who made time to learn more about the chamber!
Lots of information from the chamber and lots of new business connections were made! Have you attended one? Always the 3 Tuesday from 8:30 - 9:30 am at the chamber office! Please call 502-223-8261 to register!

Thank you to Berrylicious Bites for the wonderful breakfast boxes! The burritos and yogurts were amazing!
Whitaker Bank
Kentucky Historical Society
CR Adventures in Travel
Prodigy Vineyards & Winery
Grand Theatre Frankfort, KY
Independence Bank
Clean vibes power washing
Dynamic Restoration LLC
Froggy KY Country
Dirty Deeds Cleaning Company

06/15/2026

We had a great turn out for Lunch Bunch today. Thank you to Rose and staff at Rose's BAR and GRILL, and to all of our members that joined us today. Don't forget to attend to have your name entered into our gift card drawing.
Taylor Carter
Brenda - Simon House of Kentucky
Tasha - Simon House of Kentucky
Scott - Froggy KY Country
Rebecca - Dirty Deeds Cleaning Company
Micka - Capital Plaza Hotel
Sheldon - Clean vibes power washing

06/15/2026

Come check this out!!!

The City of Frankfort, in partnership with FORR and Liberty Hall, invite the community to a Juneteenth Community Conversation panel event. Moderated by Kristie Powe, hear from community leaders about the history of Juneteenth and its relevance in our local community. Come early to experience Liberty Hall's exhibit, Journeys and Generations: The Interwoven Families of Liberty Hall.

Please note, the panel discussion will be held in the second floor gallery of Liberty Hall. Due to the historic nature of the home, the room is not ADA accessible. The event is free but seating is limited. The panel discussion will be recorded via audio and video for the City of Frankfort Podcast and made available to the public.

Register here: https://forms.gle/rxEHJaAyo5WtnrnS6