Candlelight
November 7-9, 2024 | 5-8 PM
Candlelight Weekend
Presented By: Commonwealth Credit Union
Our biggest event of the year, Candlelight Weekend, is here! Join us as our historic downtown transforms for the holidays – making the perfect backdrop to kick-off your holiday season.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 9th – Saturday, November 11th, 2023
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm (each day)
Location: Historic Downtown Frankfort
Event Highlights
🎄 Lighting of the Christmas Tree Ceremony: A tradition that lights up the heart of our town with Kentucky State University choir and Stewart Home Choir
⛸ Ice Skating: Glide into the season with some icy fun!
🐎 Horse Carriage Rides: Journey through downtown in style (a thank you to our sponsor, Harrods Brother Funeral Home)
🐐 Petting Zoo: A delightful experience for kids and adults alike (a thank you to our sponsor, J.O. Osborne)
🎅 Meet Santa & Holiday Characters: Perfect photo ops to remember the season!
🍽 Festive Foods & Drinks: Savor seasonal delicacies and heartwarming beverages from your local favorites.
🖼 Window Decorating Contest: Witness the creativity of local businesses and vote for your favorite! (a thank you to our sponsor, AE Electrical Solutions)
🛍 Holiday Vendor Booths: Discover unique gifts, crafts, and more!
Participating Businesses
Starting Location: Capital City Museum
Ann Street:
Capital City Museum & Historic Sites
Broadway Street:
- Broadway Clay
- Capital Cellars
- Poor Richard’s Books
- KY Coffeetree Café
- Completely KY
- Serafini
- The Cooperage
- JPW Creative, LLC
St. Clair Street:
- Glitterati
- Mi Fiesta
- Stainless Brewing & Spirits
- Cap City Cigar Bar
- Mortimer Bibb’s Public House
- The Brick Alley
- Dicey Riley’s Irish Pub
- Howser Tavern
- The Grand Theatre
Main Street:
- Engine House Coffee
- House of Common
- The Linen Closet & RiverCity Provisions
- The Drip Drop
- Why Not Bargains & Gifts
- Main Street Diner
- Goodwood Brewing
- Bourbon On Main
Mero Street:
- Sig Luscher
Taylor Ave:
- POURter’s
- Earth Alchemy
Wilkinson Blvd:
- Limewater
- Locals Food Hub & Pizza Pub
- Liberty Hall Historic Sites