A: The four-day festival is organized by the Mount Horeb Summer Frolic Board of Directors, whose members represent nine local service organizations and youth sports clubs. Forty percent of Frolic proceeds are distributed in equal shares to these organizations; 60 percent of the proceeds go back into the community — with priority given to parks and recreation — through various project grants.
Q: Where do the rides and games come from?
A: Mr. Ed’s Magical Midway Carnival, based in North Freedom, Wis., provides rides, games and food stands at the Frolic.
Q: What food options are available?
A: In addition to culinary carnival favorites like cotton candy, snow cones and elephant ears, the Mount Horeb Rotary Club runs a grill offering burgers, grilled cheese and hot dogs in the lower shelter. There are also a variety of foods for sale in the beer tent, including steak sandwiches, walking tacos and brats.
Q: Is there an ATM on site?
A: Yes. Service charges will apply.
Q: What are my restroom options?
A: Men’s and women’s restrooms are available in the lower shelter. There will be an array of port-a-potties outside the beer tent, with a few other port-a-potties placed throughout the grounds.
Q: What should someone do in the event of a lost child or other emergency?
A: Frolic volunteers are stationed throughout the park, but the best place to alert everyone of an emergency is to report it at the Chamber tent at the top of the hill, just outside the beer tent, or the beer tent ticket sales trailer, also at the top of the hill.
A: Complete our contact form and let us know if you have a specific area in which you’d like to help (i.e., bartending, serving food, setup and teardown, etc.)
Beer Tent
Q: When is the beer tent open?
A: Thursday, 5-10 p.m.; Friday, 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Saturday, noon-1 a.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Q. What kinds of drinks will be available?
A: We’ll have a mix of domestic and craft beers, with some alternative alcoholic beverages like wine and hard seltzer. NA beer and non-alcoholic beverages like soda and sparkling water will also be available.
Q. What bands will be playing?
A: View the band lineup on our Live Entertainment page.
Q: Is there a cover charge?
A: There will be a $5 cover charge on Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 7 p.m.
Carnival Midway Rides & Games
Q: When will the midway rides and games be open?
A: Rides and games will be open 5-10 p.m. Thursday, 5-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Q: How much do rides cost?
A: Each ride costs a certain number of individual tickets (generally between two and four), which can be purchased on Frolic grounds. Advance sale tickets, good for a single ride (regardless of number of tickets required), are also sold before the festival begins. View ticket information on our Carnival page.
Q: Where can advance sale tickets be purchased?
A: Advance sale tickets are available beginning in mid-May at Miller & Sons Supermarket. They can be purchased through noon on the Wednesday before the Frolic begins or while supplies last. Tickets have run out the last few years, so don’t wait until the week of the festival to buy yours!
Q: What about wristbands?
A: Wristbands will cost $30 each. They are good Thursday 5-10 p.m., Saturday noon-5 p.m and Sunday noon-5 p.m. A different wristband must be purchased for each day.
Parade
Q: What is the parade route?
A: The parade begins at the corner of Garfield and Eighth streets, proceeding west on Garfield to south on First Street, then west on Henry Street, ending on the Frolic grounds at Grundahl Park.
Q: When is the parade?
A: Sunday, beginning at noon. It typically lasts an hour.
Q: Where are the best spots to watch the parade?
A: Announcers Peter and Ellen Walton will be describing the various parade entries from a to-be-determined location. Parade watchers are invited to pull up a chair anywhere on the route.
Q: How can I get my organization in the parade?
A: The parade entry form is available on our Parade page. Entries must be received by May 28.
Q: Is there a cost to enter the parade?
A: There is a $50 entry fee, which is waived for nonprofit organizations and community groups.
Raffle & Online Auction
Q: What are the raffle prizes?
A: There will be 20 cash prizes on the ticket, and 2,000 tickets are available to be sold. View the full breakdown of cash prizes on our Raffle page.
Q: How much do raffle tickets cost?
A: $20 each. Only 2,000 will be sold, so get your ticket early!
Q: Where can I buy raffle tickets?
A: Raffle tickets can be purchased in advance at Miller & Sons Supermarket, or you can message us (info@mthorebsummerfrolic.com) and we’ll get you some tickets.
Q: When is the raffle drawing?
A: Sunday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the beer tent at Grundahl Park.
Q: Do you have to be present to win?
A: No. Winners not present to claim their prize will be contacted using the information provided on their tickets.
BINGO
Q: When will Bingo be taking place?
A: Thursday, 6-9 p.m.; Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, 1-5 p.m. and 6-10 p.m.; and Sunday after the conclusion of the parade (around 1 p.m.) until 4 p.m.
Q: How much does it cost to play?
A: $1 per card, with several $2 games mixed in for double the payout.
Q: What are the Bingo prizes?
A: Prizes will depend on the number of players; during peak playing hours, the pot is usually around $100. Pots can reach as much as $200.
Q: Who runs the Bingo tent?
A: The Mount Horeb Lions Club.
Fireworks
Q: When are the fireworks?
A: Saturday night beginning around 9:45 p.m.
Q: What happens if it rains?
A: In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks may be canceled. They will not be rescheduled.