What’s hoppin’

Attractions

Music, cars, crafts, food, frogs and more

A big crowd gathered at the festival stage
All day · Street stages

Live Music

Five acts keep the street bouncing from open to close.

  • 9:00 AM: Rock Candy
  • 11:00 AM: Streetkar
  • 12:30 PM: Showstoppers Dance
  • 1:00 PM: Gracie Harris
  • 2:30 PM: Storm Wade & Cole Richards
See the full schedule
Poster: Frog Festival Car Show, Saturday October 3rd 2026 at Sumiton Main Park
Sumiton Main Park · From 8 AM

The Frog Festival Car Show

The car show is making its highly anticipated return for the 20th anniversary. Bring your pride and joy, or just come admire the chrome.

  • Check-in from 8:00 AM at Sumiton Main Park
  • $20 per vehicle, cash or check only at the gate
  • Top 3 & Best in Show prizes
  • Concessions on site

Questions or sign-up info: Roger Williamson, 205-607-7422

Ribbet and Lilly with balloons in front of their festival sign
Main St & State St

Meet Ribbet & Lilly

The official festival frogs will be set up under their own tent at the intersection of Main Street and State Street. Stop by for hugs, high-fives and the family photo of the year.

  • Dedicated photo tent all day
  • Bring your camera and your best frog pose
Shoppers strolling between vendor tents under a giant flag
Nearly 270 booths

The Vendor Market

Booths line Main Street and State Street with arts, crafts and unique retail goods from makers across the American South. Come early, wear comfy shoes, and bring a tote bag.

  • Handmade arts & crafts
  • Home decor, gifts & boutique finds
  • Local businesses & organizations
A festival food truck serving customers
Bring an appetite

Festival Food

A big lineup of food trucks and local stalls serving all the festival classics, and yes, the legendary Rib On A Stick is back.

  • Food trucks & local favorites
  • Festival sweets & snacks
  • Rib On A Stick (trust us)
Storybook princesses greeting families at the festival
For the tadpoles

Kids’ Activities

Dedicated kids' entertainment plus traditional festival attractions like horse rides. Past festivals have also brought storybook princesses, bounce houses, face painting, rides, a climbing wall and a petting zoo.

  • Kids' entertainment
  • Horse rides
  • Photo time with Ribbet & Lilly
An American flag hung from a fire truck ladder over the festival
10:00 AM

Veterans Appreciation Ceremony

At 10 AM the festival pauses to honor the veterans who have served our community and our country. All are welcome to attend.