Get ready for one of Frankfort's biggest weekends of the year, as the town celebrates a milestone anniversary with the 50th Annual Frankfort Art Fair and the 36th Annual Frankfort Collector Car Show, taking place Friday, August 14 – Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Celebrate 50 Years of Art at the Frankfort Art Fair
Friday, August 14: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 15: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Market Square Park, Frankfort
This year marks a very special milestone: the 50th Annual Frankfort Art Fair! This juried, fine arts fair brings together talented artists from across the region for a weekend of original paintings, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, textiles, and more. Fifty years of celebrating creativity in Frankfort — and this year's fair is shaping up to be one for the books.
Families can also enjoy face painting on Saturday from 12 pm - 3 pm, along with a lineup of local food trucks on-site: TC Taco, Elberta Pizza Co., and Lake Bowls MI.
Rev Your Engines for the 36th Annual Frankfort Collector Car Show
Saturday, August 15: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Mineral Springs Park, Downtown Frankfort
Saturday also brings the 36th Annual Frankfort Collector Car Show, where classic car enthusiasts and casual admirers alike can browse rows of meticulously restored vintage and collector vehicles, chat with proud owners, and grab a bite from TC Taco, on-site for the show.
Have a classic car you'd like to enter?
On-site registration is available for $20 the day of the event.
Make it a Weekend Getaway!
Frankfort invites visitors to extend their stay and explore all that our unique corner of Northern Michigan has to offer. Beyond the events, enjoy our stunning Lake Michigan shoreline, walk the scenic pier to the Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse, or explore the shops and delicious eateries in our downtown. With a wide range of accommodations and outdoor activities, Frankfort is the ideal destination for a memorable late-summer escape.
For more information on these events and other local attractions, please visit the Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce website at frankfort-elberta.com or call 231.352.7251.
