^{Pre-’49 street rods ● Annual August show ● Hosted by E’ville Iron}

Frog Follies at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center

Discover Frog Follies, the pre-’49 street rod gathering that fills our Evansville fairgrounds with classic cars, friendly crowds, and vendor-lined lanes. Across paved lots and grassy show fields, you’ll find on-site parking, food, and accessible routes for easy exploring. Presented by E’ville Iron Street Rods with 4-H Center support, it’s a weekend of craftsmanship, community, and hospitality.

Frog Follies Website Register Now Full Event Schedule

About Frog Follies: America’s Largest Pre-’49 Street Rod Show

Hosted by E’ville Iron Street Rods, Ltd., Frog Follies brings roughly 3,000 pre-’49 street rods to the Vanderburgh 4-H Center each August—three days of chrome, craft, and community on our spacious fairgrounds in Evansville, Indiana. The club’s decades-long tradition includes charitable giving and scholarships that support the next generation of automotive trades.

~3,000 pre-’49 street rods displayed across the grounds
One of the nation’s largest automotive swap meets (600+ booths)
“Women’s World” shopping with ~70 artisan/crafter booths
Family games and activities throughout the weekend
Evening entertainment during the event
Food vendors, memorabilia, and the classic Frog Follies T-Shirts
Organized by E’ville Iron Street Rods, Ltd., at the 4-H Center

Schedule & Spectator Info

Dates August 22-24, 2025
Hours Fri–Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sun 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Awards Ceremony Sunday at 1:00 pm
Admission
$10 cash per person; kids under 12 free
Spectator Entry
Gate 1 (Old Boonville Hwy) or Gate 3 (Old State Rd)
Location Vanderburgh 4-H Center, 201 E Boonville–New Harmony Rd, Evansville, IN 47725

Registered Street Rodders: Perks, Parking & Friday Cruise

Registering your pre-’49 rod unlocks the full experience—three-day access, nightly music, meals, and prize opportunities—all organized by E’ville Iron’s volunteer crew. Pre-registering before July 1 typically adds a free event T-shirt. Trailer parking is available via Gate 3, and the Friday evening cruise to Evansville’s riverfront stages on-site before heading downtown.

Three-day entry for your pre-’49 rod (+ commemorative gift & dash plaque)
Friday & Saturday night live bands; Saturday evening meal; Sunday breakfast & church service
Door-prize chances and awards (must be present to win)
Pre-registration bonus: free event T-shirt (before July 1)
Parking: trailer parking via Gate 3
Friday Cruise: stage on the grounds; riverfront cruise Friday evening (registered rodders only)
On-site camping for vendors/registered rodders (through the 4-H Center)