Get ready to let the good times roll during Franklin, North Carolina's 30th Annual PumpkinFest! We roll into action at 9:00am with Franklin's Historic Downtown at full tilt with everything pumpkin. Compete in the World Famous Pumpkin Roll. Let the kids (of all ages) and dogs participate in the Costume Parade and Contest. And don't miss ... Read more
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
Gobble! Gobble! Enjoying a holiday in the mountains? Make room for more food while doing good. Join us for Franklin's annual Cold Turkey 5K & Little Turkeys Fun Run/Walk Thanksgiving Day! All for the Special Olympics of Macon County, NC It's our lucky 13th anniversary and we are planning to make this year's fundraiser the ... Read more
Step into the magic of the season in Historic Downtown Franklin! ✨During Winter Wonderland, our charming mountain town transforms into a glowing holiday village—twinkling lights, beautifully decorated storefronts, and the joyful sounds of the season filling the air. Stroll Main Street as local musicians perform at the gazebo, shop incredible deals from our downtown merchants ... Read more
🎄 A beloved holiday tradition, the Franklin Christmas Parade brings joy and sparkle to downtown on the Sunday after Thanksgiving! Gather along Main Street as the town comes alive with twinkling lights, cheerful music, and festive floats decked out for the season. 🎅 The parade begins on Church Street, entering Main Street through Town Hall’s ... 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.
Franklin, NC is the place to rest, regroup, restock, repair (equipment and your body), check in with your loved ones, grab a hot meal and cold brew. As the first Appalachian Trail Community we welcome thru-hikers in so many ways! At 110 miles on the AT, we are an affordable, authentic mountain town. Here's just ... Read more
Help us celebrate the greatest country on Earth. Other activities planned include great contests, free inflables for the kids, food trucks & vendors and more! It is a great day of family fun! So come join us! DOWNTOWN EVENTS: July 4 Patriotic Parade (11:00 AM) You can be part of Franklin's Annual Patriotic ... Read more
🎸 Get Ready as The Ultimate 80s Weekend Returns to Franklin, NC 💄 Break out your leg warmers, tease up that hair, and dust off your mixtapes—80s Flashback Weekend is back and bigger than ever! As Western North Carolina’s most immersive and electrifying fundraiser, this multi-day retro celebration transforms downtown Franklin into a totally tubular ... Read more