Frankfort Avenues Cup Hop

Frankfort Avenue’s “Cup Hop” Will Appeal to Locals and Ryder Cup Guests

Neighborhood Prepares by Beautifying the Area and Hosting a Special Trolley Hop for the Ryder Cup

 
Louisville, KY – In celebration of the Ryder Cup, historic Frankfort Avenue will host "The Cup Hop" a special F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop on Friday, September 19th from 6:00pm - 11:00pm. Over 40 businesses will sponsor a golf-themed scavenger hunt in which the grand prize winner will receive a golf-themed prize package valued at over $500. Free parking and transportation will be provided to the participating shops, restaurants and galleries along the Frankfort, Mellwood and Story Avenue corridor.
                As an outreach to the Ryder Cup guests staying in the downtown area, a free bus shuttle, courtesy of TARC, will transport hoppers from the Kentucky International Convention Center to the trolley stop in front of the Clifton Center on Frankfort Avenue. This will be the starting point for the scavenger hunt. Participants will be given three different colored cups and game rules at the starting point, and they must travel along the Frankfort Avenue corridor to obtain signatures from sponsoring business owners. In order to be eligible to win, participants must obtain a total of 18 signatures and report to the Mellwood Art and Entertainment Center for judging before 11:00pm. Three winners will be drawn, with the grand prize being a golf-themed package valued at over $500. Participants must be 18 years of age and winners need not be present to win.
                As an outreach to the Ryder Cup guests staying in the In addition, the Frankfort Avenue Business Association (FABA), the Crescent Hill Community Council, and the Clifton Community Council are working together to beautify the neighborhood by completing the design and installation of new street banners before the Ryder Cup guests arrive in town.
                As an outreach to the Ryder Cup guests staying in the “Several Frankfort Avenue restaurants already have reservations booked during the Ryder Cup, so we know out-of-town guests will be spending time in the area,” says Don Burch, FABA President and owner of Quest Outdoors. “We look forward to showcasing all of the unique features our neighborhood has to offer, not just to visitors but to locals as well.”
Many other FABA retailers and galleries will be displaying golf-related exhibits and items, including the Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center which will host “18 Art Holes.” The interactive exhibit will be comprised of 18 holes of fully functioning indoor miniature golf. Each one of the 18 art holes will be designed and constructed by a different artist or group of artists working together.
                As an outreach to the Ryder Cup guests staying in the The Cup Hop, as well as regular F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hops, is sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, Maker’s Mark, Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards and the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center along with over 40 local sponsoring businesses on Frankfort, Mellwood and Story Avenues. Transportation is provided by TARC. For more information about specific F.A.T. Friday “Cup Hop” events, the trolley schedule, and the participating businesses, please visit www.fatfridayhop.org.
 
About The Frankfort Avenue Business Association
The Frankfort Avenue Business Association (FABA) has been the backbone of the dramatic, positive change that has made Historic Frankfort Avenue such a vibrant area. FABA’s mission is to enhance the Frankfort Avenue area as a place to do business.
                As an outreach to the Ryder Cup guests staying in the The Association works to stimulate economic development and growth along the business corridor and develop and implement marketing activities that promote and improve the business climate. In addition, FABA acts as a unifying force and advocate for solutions when issues emerge in the community, as well as supporting the work of the area neighborhood associations and charitable organizations.
                As an outreach to the Ryder Cup guests staying in the FABA helps keep Frankfort Avenue looking its best through clean-up blitz programs, graffiti eradication, and spraying for weeds, in cooperation with Operation Brightside, the Metro Council and the City Arborist.
FABA presents the Annual Easter Parade and the Olde Tyme Christmas, and offers support to various community events. The Association also provides and maintains Historic Frankfort Avenue Street Banners.
                As an outreach to the Ryder Cup guests staying in the For more information about the thriving historic Frankfort Avenue corridor and FABA, stop by any participating business to pick up The Guide to Historic Frankfort Avenue or visit www.frankfortave.com.