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St. Joseph Museums Rewind - A Time Travel Soiree to The Frog Hop

Friday, May 29, 2026
5:00 pm8:00 pm
602 Felix St.
St. Joseph, MO 64501
US

Get ready to swing through time at our largest annual fundraiser, celebrating the legendary Frog Hop Ballroom—a beloved St. Joseph landmark that once hosted big band greats, sock hops, and unforgettable nights of music and dance. This immersive evening will feature:

Menu -
Frog legs and fried oysters with cocktail sauce and remoulade.
Assorted Relishes
Cream of foul soup
Half Maryland chicken / 5oz beef sirloin
Snowflake potatoes
Creamed corn
Waldorf salad
Hot rolls and strawberry preserves
Apple pie or some variation

Events -
Music and Dancing Through the Ages - featuring the Katheleen Holman (formerly Ray Auburn) Big Band and Trilemma
Historical reenactors
Live entertainment inspired by Frog Hop’s golden eras
Costumes & vintage flair encouraged!
Your support helps fund free educational programming for early learners, seniors, teachers, and underserved communities throughout St. Joseph. Programs include SJSD Early Learning Centers, Big Brothers / Big Sisters, Joyce Rae Patterson Senior Center, Rolling Hills Library, Black History Month events, and more.

Come relive the rhythm of the past—and help preserve it for the future!

  • St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau

  • Provides financial support to the Arts Council.

  • The Allied Arts Council is the City's official arts agency.

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