FRANKFORT, Ohio — Organizers of the Frankfort Sunflower Festival have announced that the annual event has been canceled for 2026.
In a statement released Wednesday, festival officials said the decision was made due to delays associated with the Frankfort Downtown Streetscape Project. Organizers stated that canceling the event was in the best interest of everyone involved.
“It is with regret that we announce that the Frankfort Sunflower Festival has been cancelled for 2026,” the organization wrote. “Due to delays with the Frankfort Downtown Streetscape Project it is in the interest of everyone involved to cancel.”
While the festival will not take place this year, organizers said commemorative merchandise celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary remains available for purchase. Festival-themed T-shirts and garden flags can be purchased at the Frankfort Village Office and the Frankfort Shortstop, with shipping also available for those unable to purchase locally.
Festival officials apologized for the cancellation and expressed hopes of returning in 2027.
“We hope to see you all next year,” the statement concluded.
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