August 23, 24, 25 • 2024
Event Location
Frog Follies Rod Run
Vanderburgh 4-H Center
201 E Boonville New Harmony Rd
Evansville, IN 47725
Contact Info
Frog Hotline:
(812) 428-FROG
Street rodders from all over the country have helped E’ville Iron Street Rods, Ltd. support the community. Since the Frog Follies inception in 1975, over $2 million dollars has been donated to local charities.
A Rod Run for Street Rodders. By Street Rodders.
Since 2010 Frog Follies can boast that it is the largest independent PRE ‘49 Street Rod event held in the entire nation. Each August, approximately 3000 street rods rumble into Evansville, Indiana for three fun-filled days at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center. Hosted for over 40 years by E’ville Iron Street Rods, Ltd. the event is a great time to spend with your family and fellow street rod enthusiasts. Frog Follies highlights include the Swap Meet and Commercial Vendors area, Games, Women’s World shopping, delicious food options, Frog Follies memorabilia, and the famous Frog Follies Rod Run T-Shirts.
Street rodders from all over the country have helped E’ville Iron Street Rods, Ltd. support the community. Since the Frog Follies inception in 1975, more than $2 million dollars has been donated to local charities. In addition, for many years, E’ville Iron Street Rods, Ltd has provided scholarships to Tri-State high school graduates pursuing careers in the automotive industry to help continue street rod interest in future generations.
We, the members of E’ville Iron Street Rods, Ltd. invite you to join the fun for the 49th Annual Frog Follies August 23 – 25, 2024!
Events
Swap Meet
Looking for classic automotive parts, vintage signs, tools, and rare finds? The Frog Follies hosts one of the largest swap meets in the United States. With over 600 vendor booths showcasing rusty parts, new parts, and cars for sale you are sure to find what you need to build your street rod, satisfy your automobilia appetite, or outfit your shop.
Women’s World
Ladies, don’t miss the Frog Follie shopping experience at Women’s World. Located in the Activities Center make time to browse over 70 booths of local artisans and crafters showcasing their distinctive handmade creations. You will discover a unique array of woodcrafts, clothing, jewelry, quilts, floral arrangements, candles, soaps, pottery, home and garden decor, artwork, holiday decorations, candy, and snacks.
Forgy’s Games
Kids and adults are invited to participate in Forgy’s games. Some of the games include, valve cover and oil pan races, header toss, one blind racer, sack races, push rod drop, suck the balls, trike races, balloon toss, TP toss, bucket of balls, croak our frog, and the infamous frog races.
(available to registered Rodders only)
Friday Night Boogie Bash
Grab your chairs, drinks, snacks, and friends and head over to the Industrial Building to spend the evening under the stars. Enjoy the sunset and camaraderie. Showtimes are 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
(available to registered Rodders only)
Saturday Night Dance
Evansville’s own “The Duke Boys” are performing in the auditorium from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Enjoy an evening of Doo Wop tunes from the ’50s and ‘60s performed with crazy shenanigans from this group of fun loving guys.
(available to registered Rodders only)
Schedule of Events
Friday
| 8:00AM – 4:00pm | Gates Open |
| 8:00AM | Concession Stands Open |
| 8:00AM – 4:30PM | Registration at the Fairgrounds (Auditorium) |
| 8:00AM | Swap Meet |
| 8:00AM – 4:30PM | Women’s World (Activities Center) |
| 7:00PM | *Forgy’s Games |
| 7:00PM – 9:00PM | *Friday Night “Boogie Bash” |
Saturday
| 8:00AM – 4:00pm | Gates Open |
| 8:00AM | Concession Stands Open |
| 8:00AM – 2:00PM | Registration at the Fairgrounds (Auditorium) |
| 8:00AM | Swap Meet |
| 8:00AM – 4:30PM | Women’s World |
| 9:30AM – 1:00PM | *Forgy’s Games |
| 5:00PM – 6:00PM | *Meal Served (Auditorium) |
| 7:30PM – 10:30PM | *Dance (Auditorium) |
Sunday
| 8:00AM – 2:00PM | Gates Open (Rod Run ends at 1:00 pm) |
| 8:00AM | Concession Stands Open |
| 8:00AM – 9:00AM | *Donuts and Coffee (Banquet Hall) |
| 8:00AM | Swap Meet |
| 8:00AM – 1:00PM | Women’s World (Activities Center) |
| 10:00AM – 11:00AM | Church Service (Auditorium) |
| 1:00PM | Awards in the Grandstand |
*available to registered Rodders and family members only
Rodders
Why Register for the Rod Run
The registration fee covers entry into the three-day event, commemorative gift, dash plaque, Friday and Saturday night live bands, Saturday evening meal, Sunday breakfast, Sunday church service, chances for various door prizes, and awards. PRE-registered rodders (before July 1st) receive the above AND a free Frog Follies event T-Shirt.
Rules
All street rods must be Pre ’49 and have some sort of modification to the vehicle that was not available to the car from the factory. Any vehicle 1949 and up will not be admitted in the Rod Run area. Vehicles that are not accepted are trikes, Jeeps, motorized coffins etc. Any vehicle that does not meet the above requirements will be asked to park in the spectator parking. E’ville Iron Street Rods Ltd. has the right to reject any entry.
Spectators
Cost: $7.00 per person (not car load) and children under 12 are free. Tickets are purchased at gate.
Admittance: Spectators should enter at Gate 1 (off of Old Boonville Hwy) or Gate 3 (off of Old State Road).
Parking: Parking crews will direct spectator vehicles to parking area.
Hours: Friday and Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Awards Ceremony is held Sunday at 1:00 pm.
Vendors
Rules
Commercial Vendors (new parts and services), please check with us for space availability after July 15th. Call our hotline (812-428-3764) or by email (hotrods@frogfollies.org) before mailing your registration form. It may take a day to get back to you. We appreciate your patience.
Vendors should commit to being set up on SET UP DAY – Thursday, the day before the event starts.
E’ville Iron Street Rods, Ltd. will not guarantee that you will get the space you want by showing up on Friday or Saturday.
No T-shirt vendors
No food vendors. All food vending is handled by E’ville Iron Street Rods, Ltd.
E’ville Iron Street Rods, Ltd. reserves the right to refuse, reject or remove vendors.
Vendor Spaces
Spaces are 10 x 20 feet.
Cars for Sale: $60.00/space
Swap Space (Used Parts): $60.00/space
Commercial (New Parts): $60.00/space
Valve Cover & Oil Pan Racers
General Info: Once racer is weighed in, it will be put in holding lanes, assigned a number, and heat scheduled, and it cannot be altered. Eliminations will be run of all class winners to determine top eliminator winner in each division i.e. One valve cover winner, One oil pan winner.
Classes will be run for kids through 13 years of age and adults in each division. Only one entry per person.
| Basic Rules | Valve Covers | Oil Pans |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Maximum Width | 15 inches | 16 inches |
| 2. Maximum Length | 30 inches | 32 inches |
| 3. Maximum Height | 10 inches | 16 inches |
| 4. Maximum Weight | 10 pounds | 16 pounds |
| 5. Minimum Scrub Line | 1/2 inch | 1/2 inch |
| 6. Minimum # Wheels | 4 | 4 |
| 7. One Racer per Chassis |
| 8. One Driver per Racer |
| 9. Must be off of an automotive internal combustion engine |
| 10. No moving weight allowed |
| 11.No engine or propulsion of any kind except gravity |
| 12. Entrant MUST be registered participant of Frog Follies or family member |
Stock Class: Any stock OEM valve cover/oil pan — no cutting or modifications except paint scheme and wheel and chassis attachment. Complete stock gasket surface must be maintained.
Custom Class: Any aftermarket valve cover/oil pan (Moroso, Cal Custom, Edelbrock, etc.) must retain stock gasket surface. Painting, wheels, breathers, are optional to builder.
Outlaw Class: Any butchered, chopped, sectioned, frenched or modified so as not to pass stock or custom class valve cover/oil pan is acceptable. Enough of an original valve cover or oil pan must remain so that the JUDGE can determine it was at one time attached to an internal combustion engine.
* Outlaw entrants can be less or more than 4 wheels.
** Outlaw entrants can have a scrub line less than 1/2 inch, but will run under penalty.
Awards
Prizes will be awarded as follows in each class. First place – $25.00, second place – $10.00, third place – $5.00. Trophies for top eliminator valve cover and top eliminator oil pan and for the most dynamite-looking racer will be awarded at the discretion of the event promoter, E’ville Iron. Event sanctioned by the NSFA.
Accomodations
Bally’s
Evansville
Baymont by Wyndham – Evansville East
Clarion
Inn & Suites
Clarion
Point
Comfort Inn –
East
Comfort Inn & Suites Airport
Cool Breeze Bed & Breakfast
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Courtyard by Marriott Evansville East
DoubleTree
by Hilton
Drury Inn & Suites – East
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
Extended
Stay America
Fairfield Inn by Marriott – East
Fairfield Inn by Marriott – West
Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn
Airport
Hilton Garden
Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – North
Holiday Inn
Express – East
Holiday Inn Express – West
Holiday Inn Express – Downtown
Home 2 Suites
by Hilton
Howard Johnson by Wyndham – East
Hyatt Place
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham
Motel 41
Quality Inn
& Suites
Quality Inn & Suites Downtown
Quality Inn –
East
Residence Inn by Marriott
Super 8 by Wyndham – East
Super 8 by Wyndham – North
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
WoodSpring
Suites
Camping Accommodations
Vanderburgh 4-H Center Camping
Camping at the Vanderburgh 4-H Center during Frog Follies is for vendors and registered street rodders only. To make reservations for the main campground (with full hookup) call 812-867-6217. For Tent and RV supplemental spaces (some electric/no sewer) call 812-428-FROG.
A few things to remember:
- You MUST be a registered street rodder to camp on the fairgrounds during Frog Follies.
- E’ville Iron has no access to the campground until Thursday.
- Camping registration is Thursday and Friday 8:00am to 8:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to 6:00pm.
- All pets MUST be kept on a leash at all times.
Burdette Park
Miles Landing
Rocky Falls RV Park & Campground
Audubon State Park
Scooter Rental
Event Scooters, LLC. will have mobility scooters for rent at the Frog Follies this year. You can reserve a scooter by contacting Event Scooters, LLC.
Event Scooters, LLC.
(262) 677-2696
www.eventscooters.com
Personal-owned handicap carts are allowed on the grounds PROVIDED that they are truly for handicap use and must be registered at the Information Booth. Any handicap cart or scooter driving more than 4 MPH on the grounds will be asked to slow down and repeated offenses will curb your cart or scooter.
E’ville Iron Street Rods, Ltd. does not allow golf carts to be brought on the grounds to use during the Frog Follies. This policy is strictly and uniformly enforced. The number of spectators continues to grow and the pathways will not accommodate all of the people and golf carts.
Handicap carts, golf carts, scooters, bicycles, and any other pleasure-riding apparatus are not allowed in the Hot Rod areas.
Event Map
Map Legend
1) Auditorium (Registration, Saturday Meal & Dance, Sunday Church)
2) Banquet Hall (Sunday Donuts)
3) Activities Center (Women’s World)
4 – 7) Open Air Barns (Swap Meet Area)
8) Commercial Building (Concessions/Door Prize Area)
9) Industrial Building (Games, Friday Dance)
14) Grandstand (Awards on Sunday)
15) Playground
17) Campground
19) Concession Areas
21) Commercial and Swap Meet Vendor Area
Frequently Asked Questions
What year of street rod can register for the Rod Run?
Street Rod must be made before 1949.
How many cars register for the Rod Run?
The show has approximately 3000 registrations each year.
When should I receive my confirmation letter?
If you registered on line you will receive your letter via email at time of your registration. If you pre-registered by completing a pre-registration form and provided an email address letters will be emailed the first of the year. If you pre-registered by completing a pre-registration form and did not provide an email address or did not register on line letters will be mailed around the end of April.
What is the cost of the event?
Pre-registration before July 1st is $25.00 per vehicle and includes a Frog Follies T Shirt, dash plaque, chances at giveaways, the opportunity to win cash prizes, Friday and Saturday night live bands, Saturday evening meal, games, Sunday morning donuts and church service.
Is there trailer parking?
Yes. Enter Gate 3 to be directed to trailer parking.
What should I do if I bring a car different from what I registered?
When you check in at registration let the volunteers know that you have a different vehicle.
Join us each August in Evansville, Indiana and stroll through the displays of creatively modified works of four-wheeled art.
August 23, 24, 25 • 2024