Sweet Carolina Music Fest featuring John Morgan – Live in Franklin, NC! Featuring John Morgan the North Carolina native and #1 country music sensation known for his raw storytelling and smooth vocals. Get ready, Smoky Mountains! The 2nd annual Sweet Carolina Music Festival is bringing an unforgettable day of live music, energy, and small-town charm ... Read more
This festival is three days of Scottish fun, Scottish foods, Scottish music, a Clan Parade, the Highland Games Competition, Scottish Dancing, Youth Games, Border Collies and Sheep, Birds of Prey, Crafters Vendors & More. Scottish Culture for the Whole Family! Friday, June 19 - Clan parade and concert Downtown Franklin, NC 6:00 p.m. - A ... Read more
Now in its fifth year, Museum of the Cherokee People’s annual The Way We See the World event highlights Native pop culture and showcases contemporary perspectives for Cherokee people, primarily by Cherokee people. This community-centered celebration puts Native self-representation in the spotlight, uplifting creative work that explores identity through film, music, and visual art. Previous ... Read more
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
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
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
