Legacy Ball Dachshund Derby

10/13/2023

Does your non-profit organization have a big project you want to bring to fruition?
The Frankenmuth Community Foundation is looking for partners for the 4th Annual Legacy Ball Dachshund Derby with a goal of raising $20,000 or more! Apply to be our partner! The partnership application is LIVE; apply until November 15, 2023.

06/23/2023

The Frankenmuth Community Foundation’s Legacy Ball committee presented the check to our 2023 Legacy Ball Partner Organization, the Frankenmuth Lions Club, on Tuesday June 13th in the amount of $71,438.02. The Lions Club did a fantastic job working with the Legacy Ball Committee and will be using the funds to complete their new patio Biergarten outside the Lion Haus in Heritage Park. They will be commencing the project this summer and hope to have it complete by fall.
Organizations interested in being the 2024 Legacy Ball partner can get an application online at the FCF’s website:
www.FrankenmuthFoundation.org. Applications will be accepted now through November 15th.

06/02/2023

Does your organization have a big project you want to bring to fruition?
The Frankenmuth Community Foundation is looking for partners for the 4th Annual Legacy Ball Dachshund Derby with a goal of raising $20,000 or more! Apply to be our partner! The partnership application is LIVE; apply until November 15, 2023.

Each year we will partner with a local non-profit organization who has a project they are committed to bringing to fruition. The proceeds from the Legacy Ball event will go directly to the annual partnering organization’s project.

05/26/2023

A glimpse of the 2023 Legacy Ball Dachshund Derby to support the Frankenmuth Lion's Club Biergarten project...a place to enjoy the beauty of Heritage Park and the Cass River while socializing with friends both old and new!

Thank you to Eagle Eye Photography for these incredible photos!

05/08/2023

A huge thank you to our sponsors for helping to create a lasting legacy in Frankenmuth!

04/29/2023

Thank you to our Kleiner Hund sponsors!!

04/28/2023

A big thank you to our Das Hund Sponsors!!

04/25/2023

Thank you to our Baronesse Sponsors!

04/24/2023

Thank you Tri-Star Trust Bank!

04/23/2023

Thank you to Frankenmuth Insurance!

04/06/2023

Tickets are limited, visit frankenmuthfoundation.org to purchase tickets

02/23/2023

The Frankenmuth Community Foundation is excited to announce their partner organization for the 2023 Legacy Ball Dachshund Derby is the Frankenmuth Lions Club. Each year, the Foundation accepts applications from local organizations engaging in a major project who are seeking help in raising funds. Last year, the Foundation raised over $58,000 for the Frankenmuth Historical Association’s renovation and expansion project. The previous year, the Foundation raised money to help bring the Frankenmuth Ice Rink to town.

This year, the Foundation will work with the 74 member Lions Club to create an outdoor “Biergarten.” This unique, German themed social gathering place will be a great area for residents and visitors to enjoy the beauty of Heritage Park and the Cass River in sun or shade, while socializing with friends, old and new. The beautifully designed feature will be located on the east side of the Lions Haus.

“We are excited to work with the Frankenmuth Lions Club on this unique project,” stated Anne Webb, 2023 Legacy Ball Chairperson. “The Biergarten will be a great social gathering place, adding an authentic German feature to Heritage Park. Anytime the Lions Haus is not rented, the Biergarten will be accessible year-round for residents to use as a picnic spot or just to relax when visiting the park.” Tentative construction plans are for the patio to be installed in the summer of 2023, ready to use by Auto Fest. The trellis and final details will come in the spring of 2024. For information or to rent the Lions Haus for your next gathering, please contact [email protected].

Legacy Ball Dachshund Derby committee members who will be working with the Frankenmuth Lions Club on this year’s event include Chairperson Anne Webb, FCF Board member Bethany Burnett, Legacy Ball founder Victoria DeGrace, with Wayne Cormier, Dave Bellsky, Kristi Krafft Bellsky, Trisha Way, John Daugharty, Danielle Daugharty, Melissa Rau and FCF staff members Jonathan Webb and Ashley Hopp. The 2023 event will be held at Bavarian Inn Restaurant on April 29th. Sponsorship packets have been mailed to local businesses or you can sponsor online by visiting frankenmuthfoundation.org.