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Currahee Brewing Co.- Music Bingo

Currahee Brewing 100 Lakeside Dr., Franklin, United States

Enjoy a cold brew and play Music Bingo (think bingo, but with your favorite tunes) to win prizes!

The Civil War: The Musical Story of Us

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC, United States

Based on historical accounts, this gut-wrenching retrospective covers the enormous emotional landscape of a nation at war. Drawing on letters, diaries, firsthand accounts and the words of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass and Walt Whitman, The Civil War is a thrilling and awe-inspiring “dramatic theatrical concert.” The original Broadway production was nominated for multiple Tony Awards, ... Read more

Karaoke at Lazy Hiker

Lazy Hiker Brewing 188 W. Main St., Franklin, NC, United States

Grab some beers, take the stage, and sing your heart out! Lazy Hiker Brewing Company has been crafting great beer and community since 2015. Located in Franklin’s former town hall and fire department, our brewery in includes a taproom, an outdoor patio, food trucks, and an outdoor event space. You can find Lazy Hiker beer ... Read more

Sweet Carolina Music Festival

🎶 Sweet Carolina Music Fest featuring John Morgan – Live in Franklin, NC! 🎶 Get ready, Franklin! The Sweet Carolina Music Fest is bringing an unforgettable night of live music, energy, and small-town charm to the mountains of Western North Carolina! This year’s headliner is none other than John Morgan, the country music sensation and ... Read more

Macon County Farmers Market

The Macon County Farmers Market features fresh produce, local honey, baked goods, handmade crafts, live plants, goat milk products, and more! Each market Saturday includes live music, educational activities, and fun for kids of all ages. This weekend's live music is by Michael Kitchens.

Mother’s Day Weekend Market: Farmers Market

Downtown 95 East Main Street, Franklin, United States

Join the Macon County Farmers Market for our Mother's Day Weekend Market! Featuring fresh produce, local honey, baked goods, handmade crafts, live plants, goat milk products, and more! Each market Saturday includes live music, educational activities, and fun for kids of all ages. This weekend’s live music includes performances by Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School Students.

Brothers of the Heart

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC, United States

A FAN-FAVORITE RETURNS! What began as four award-winning, talented friends making music together has quickly become a nationally-renowned band. Brothers Of the Heart (Jimmy Fortune, Ben Isaacs, Bradley Walker, Mike Rogers) reimagine country, gospel and pop classics, including “Ring of Fire,” “Desperado,” “Precious Memories” and more. Showcasing impeccable arrangements and seamless harmonies, Brothers Of the ... Read more

The Coal Miners Presents Always Loretta

Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC, United States

Experience the world’s ONLY authentic re-creation of a Loretta Lynn Concert Approved and Authorized by the Loretta Lynn Estate. The Coalminers- the band who toured with Loretta Lynn for over 40 years in front of more than 25 million fans at 5000+ shows worldwide — continues to celebrate the Queen of Country with their amazing ... Read more

Independence Day Parade & Celebration

Downtown 95 East Main Street, Franklin, United States

The Town of Franklin, North Carolina invites you to join with us for our Independence Day Parade & Celebration on Friday, July 4th beginning at 11:00 a.m. Franklin hosts one of the few July 4th parades that visitors and locals alike can actually participate in! If you would like to be part of the parade, ... Read more

80’s Flashback Weekend

Downtown 95 East Main Street, Franklin, United States

By far the largest fundraiser in Western North Carolina. Two concerts, a beauty pageant, a parade and a 5K all reliving the fun and fashion of the 1980's to benefit the Greenville Shriners Hospital. Here's the Calendar of events: Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, 7:30 p.m. - An Evening with Hall & Oates (featuring Big Bam ... Read more

PUMPKINFEST!

Downtown 95 East Main Street, Franklin, United States

The Town of Franklin presents the 28th Annual PumpkinFest Featuring the World Famous Pumpkin Roll

Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony

Join the Town of Franklin as we, along with our citizens, honor Veterans on Tuesday, November 11th with a parade & ceremony. The parade will leave the lower level of Franklin Town Hall at 10:30 am and travel to the Gazebo on the Square for the ceremony. Special banners lead each group of Veterans along ... Read more