Celebrate Appalachian culture and community at Foxfire’s annual Mountaineer Festival, held the first Saturday of every October. This year’s festival takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Rabun County Civic Center Pavilions in Clayton, Georgia. The festival features traditional craft and heritage demonstrations, live music, crosscut saw competitions, children’s activities, ... Read more
What if exploring Franklin, North Carolina, could lead you to a $10,000 treasure? All while helping a nonprofit for kids in need? On Saturday, October 10, 2026, 828 Treasure Quest brings an action-packed competition to Franklin, combining the thrill of a scavenger hunt with challenges, clues, strategy and a race to the finish. Teams will ... Read more
Join us on the lawn for our Songwriter Sundays event featuring: David Childers + The Serpents Entry is free, but we do pass the hat ($20–$40 suggested). All donations go directly to the artist. Family Friendly | Dog Friendly Event! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy live music under the old growth ... Read more
Painters will capture the charm of Franklin, North Carolina, and the sweeping Appalachian–Blue Ridge beauty of Macon County during the 1st Annual Mountains & Main Franklin Plein Air Festival. This multi-day celebration of outdoor painting culminates in a public exhibition and sale at the Franklin Uptown Gallery. Artists will have the opportunity to work along ... Read more
The holiday magic continues in Historic Downtown Franklin! ✨Join us for Night Two of Winter Wonderland, when Main Street once again transforms into a sparkling celebration of lights, music, and small-town holiday charm. Enjoy beautifully decorated storefronts, festive photo ops, and the joyful sounds of the season as live musicians perform throughout downtown. Our merchants ... Read more
This year marks the 12th anniversary the Crabtree family, with help from the Town of Franklin, has sponsored the New Year’s Eve Ruby Drop.
