“Where we come from helps shape who we are,” says Keesha Hervey of Hello Frontenac. “Nowhere is that more prevalent in the history of America than in small towns.”
Frontenac Mining Days began in 2016 as a rebirth of the Frontenac Kansas Homecoming Celebration which had been shelved almost a decade before.
“What started as an opportunity for old friends to get together, quickly grew to become a celebration of all things wonderful about small town America, fireworks included,” Hervey says.
Using the background of the community’s mining and somewhat checkered bootlegging history, event organizers focused on creating a family fun weekend for all visitors, even if they’ve never been to Frontenac before.
A full four day extravaganza with an ever growing list of events, Mining Days includes a full professional carnival, candy filled parade, ice-cream social, free kids events, vendors, history events, street dances, contests and more. All while teaching visitors about the importance that small towns like Frontenac have on the history of America.
“The people of Frontenac welcome both friends and strangers alike to the celebration,” says Hervey. “We encourage everyone to come make memories at Frontenac Mining Days.”
A schedule is below. Details and updates will be posted on their Facebook Page, which is available at http://FrontenacMiningDays.com/
2023 schedule
Events will be held downtown unless otherwise specified.
Thursday, July 6
- 6 PM Silent Auction OPENS; Located in Pallucca’s Event Hall
- 6-9 PM Heritage Hall (pop up museum); Located in Pallucca’s Event Hall
- 6-10 PM Pride Amusements Show
- 6:30 PM BINGO (doors open at 5:00 PM); Located in the Frontenac Senior Citizens Center and sponsored by the Frontenac American Legion
- 6:30 PM Trivia and Live Music at Pickled Pete’s
Friday, July 7
- 5:00 PM Ice Cream Social; Located in Corner Park and sponsored by Granny’s Chip Chocolate Ice Cream & Candy Shop
- 5-7 PM Splash Tank; Located downtown and organized by FJH Washington Trip
- 5:30 PM Historical Presentation of Women’s FHS Basketball History; Located in Town Hall
- 6:30-8 PM Street Dance – The 2:47ers Band
- 6-9 PM Heritage Hall; Located in Pallucca’s Event Hall
- 6-9 PM Car Cruise; Hosted by Rollin’ Nostalgia
- 6-10 PM Pride Amusements Show
- 8:10 PM Pittsburg Elite Demo Team Performance
- 8:30 PM Street Dance – KC Johns
Saturday, July 8
- 8:30 AM Dog Races; Located in Corner Park (small, medium and large breeds) (Register by 8 AM)
- 9:30 AM SEK Humane Society Adoption Event; Located in Corner Park; Adoption Event ends at 12:00 PM
- 10 AM Parade (Starting point is Sacred Heart Church parking lot; Cherokee St. lineup)
- 11AM-9 PM Heritage Hall; Located in Pallucca’s Event Hall
- 11:00 AM Pre-K Kid Games (NO registration needed); Located in Corner Park, hosted by Guardians of the Children Borderlands Chapter and sponsored by Falk Construction and Garage Doors
- 11:30 PM Kid Games (K-5) (must register by 11 AM); Located in Corner Park, hosted by Guardians of the Children Borderlands Chapter and sponsored by Falk Construction and Garage Doors
- 2 PM Arm Wrestling Contest; Sponsored by Shooter’s
- 6-10 PM Pride Amusements Show
- 7:30 PM The Dance Pitt Performance
7:45 PM Medallion Hunt Winners Announced - 8 PM Silent Auction CONCLUDES; Winners will be contacted via text and/or call
- 8-11 PM Street Dance –MEMBERS ONLY Band
- 10 PM Fireworks; Sponsored by Jake’s Fireworks
Sunday, July 9th
- 8-12 PM Pancake Feed; Located and sponsored by the Frontenac Fire Department
- 9-11 AM Fishing Derby; Located at City Park and sponsored by Albers Marine
- 12 PM Frontenac Story Telling of Frontenac’s Past; Located in Pickled Pete’s
- 1-5 PM Free Open Swim; Located at Frontenac Pool
Other notes
Frontenac Mining Days Medallion Hunt is back and now we have added a little brother medallion!
$250 Prize and $100 Prize – Starts Tuesday, July 4th.
Frontenac Mining Days T-shirts and programs are available inside Pallucca’s Event Hall.
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