Beautiful weather, custom rides, and happy faces as far as the eye can see. No doubt about it, this would be the best way to describe the 2009 Frog Follies in Evansville, IN. My only regrets are that I didn’t have longer to spend time with the attendees and those that traveled so far to enjoy the company of other hot rodders.
I showed up to the Frog Follies, which is located every year out at the Evansville 4H Grounds, around 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon. At this time there were still hundreds of people filing in, 2 by 2 in some places, a sight in itself to behold. And once on the grounds excitement was in the air, mixed with testosterone, and lots of grease. Basically all the best smells mixed into one, which would make one heck of a dangling air freshner.
Another reason why I love attending the Frog Follies every year is because of how affordable it is. Unlike the Evansville downtown festivals, all the drinks and food you could possibly want are priced just right. Furthermore, just to get through the door you aren’t charged an arm and a leg, $5 per person will do. Hiking around the 4,000-5,000 cars on display will create quite a thirst, thankfully RC is on tap around every corner. For $1.25 you’ll get a humongous drink and another $1 will buy you a hotdog. Recession budgets rejoice!
Originally I had intended to bring my HD camcorder to take snap shots and conduct some interviews. Unfortunately I was plagued with electronic gremlins that prohibited me from taking any of my own pictures or video. Oh well, there is always Frog Follies 2010! Below are a few photos I culled from Flickr and the official Frog Follies website will eventually update to include a gallery of the 09 Frog Follies.
by decard
The 35th Frog Follies was our first to attend, but a new family tradition was born. My husband & I had a great time. Glorious weather and the magic of the thousands of cars was wonderful. What a bargain for family weekend. THANKS Evansville Iron you really know how to throw a party…. See you next year!
I like it when new traditions are born!
I know I first started going probably 12 years ago with my Dad. I’ve only missed maybe 2 or 3 since and love it every year. I’m just glad we had nice weather to enjoy it.
Also, I’m with you in thanking Evansville Iron!