Legacy Ball
Improving the lives of Frankenmuth's citizens, one event at a time!
Save the Date - May 3, 2025!
Frankenmuth Little Angels Foundation has been chosen as the 2025 Partner
Each year, the Frankenmuth Community Foundation accepts applications from local organizations engaging in a major project who are seeking help in raising funds. The chosen organization becomes the partner for the current year's Legacy Ball, which is a Dachshund Derby event. The funds raised from this year's event will be used to help the newly created Frankenmuth Little Angels Foundation to create an endowment fund.
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About the event...
The 2025 Legacy Ball will be held on Saturday, May 3rd at the Bavarian Inn Lodge. Cocktail hour begins at 4:30pm. Plan to join in for an evening of fellowship, fine dining, derby races and good old fashioned fun while raising funds for the Frankenmuth Little Angels Foundation. Individual event tickets will be available for purchase on this website at the end of March.
The event is a derby theme, incorporating the iconic Dachshund dogs. Top sponsors receive and decorate their “dog” in the race. (Don’t worry, no live dogs, just wooden ones!) Guests are encouraged to don your bow tie or fascinator and bet on your favorite dog in this interactive racing event. Prizes include Best Dressed Attendees, Best Dressed Dog, Bucket Raffle Winners and of course, a Dachshund Derby Champion.
The event also features hors d’oeuvres, complimentary beer and wine, an expertly prepared multi-course meal, great bucket raffle prizes, and entertainment by Empty Canvas. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
About this year's partner...
The Frankenmuth Community Foundation is excited to announce their partner organization for the 2025 Legacy Ball Dachshund Derby is the Frankenmuth Little Angels Foundation.
The purpose of the Frankenmuth Little Angels Foundation is to provide financial assistance and support to families who have experienced the loss of a minor child. Specifically, the Foundation aims to assist families in covering the costs associated with the burial, funeral, and memorial expenses of their deceased child. The Foundation recognizes that families are often unprepared for the financial burden that comes with such unexpected and tragic events, and seeks to alleviate this burden by raising and administering funds dedicated to this cause. The Board consists of Joelle Abke, Ken Horn, Sarah Opperman, and Chris Opperman.
Each year, the Foundation accepts applications from local organizations engaging in a major project who are seeking help in raising funds. The Legacy Ball has raised over $229,000 in the last four years for the following projects: Frankenmuth City Beautification Committee’s Willkommen sign, Frankenmuth Lions Club Biergarten, Frankenmuth Historical Association's renovation and expansion, and the Frankenmuth Chamber’s Ice Rink. We look forward to raising funds for the Frankenmuth Little Angels Foundation in 2025!
2025 Event Sponsors
Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland
Covenant Health Care
Edward Jones Offices of Mary Guzak, Michael Southgate and Doyle Webb
Frankenmuth Civic Events Council
Frankenmuth Florist
Frankenmuth Fudge Kitchen
Grapp Lerash CPAs and Advisors
Makers Mark
Mike Young Buick GMC
Prost Wine Bar + Charcuterie
Saginaw Valley State University
Wm Bronner & Son Contracting
Bierlein-Trombley Electric
Charlin's Book Nook
Frankenmuth Brewery
Frankenmuth Cheese Haus Inc
Frankenmuth Jellystone Park
Frankenmuth Women's Club
Frankenmuth Woolen Mill
Grasel Graphics
Happy K9's
Herzog Enterprises
Mardielli Group LLC
Nuechterlein Electric
Rau's Country Store
Stamper's Painting Co LLC
Weiss Equipment
Yeo & Yeo
Zehnder & Associates PC