August 22, 23, 24 • 2025
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
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 Follies 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 Entertainment
Head to the Industrial Building with your chairs, drinks, snacks, and friends to spend an evening of camaraderie. Event entertainment to be determined. Event time is 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
(available to registered Rodders only)
Saturday Night Dance
Live music will be performed in the auditorium from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Event entertainment to be determined.
(available to registered Rodders only)
Pictures with P47 airplane
Have a photo taken of your street rod with one of the last air worthy P-47 planes in the world! The Hoosier Spirit II will be available for photographs on August 22nd – 24th for only $20!
Friday, August 22: time to be determined
Saturday, August 23: time to be determined
Sunday, August 24: time to be determined
Only $20 Per Car!
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 Music Under the Stars |
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
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?
Confirmation letters are mailed in April for pre-registrations received prior to April. For pre-registrations received after April confirmation letters are mailed monthly (May, June, July). If you pre-register on-line you will receive an email confirmation of your payment immediately and will receive a USPS mailed confirmation letter.
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 22, 23, 24 • 2025