Our next community dance will be hosted by Macon County Public Library on Thursday, September 17, from 6:30-9:00pm. Contra dance is a form of social folk dancing from which square dancing evolved, so it shares many of the same movements. As always, no partner is necessary, generations mix, all are welcome including beginners, and no ... Read more
FROG FAIR—Instead of MidDay Music inside of Friends of the Greenway’s Visitor Center, hear music all day long from 10am till 4pm during our bi-annual event all around our building and that of Mainspring’s. Come enjoy all the wares of the artisans, the music and the food!
The next show in the Cowee School concert series is coming up on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 5pm. This is an OUTDOOR CONCERT, however we will move it inside in case of uncooperative weather. Ticket prices are 'pay what you can' with a suggested price of $15. Richie Stearns and Rosie Newton are an ... Read more
Love to Bird? Looking for chances and places to go birding? Want to learn more about birds and birding? This could be the group for you! We are a loosely organized group of locals who love birding. Some have years of experience observing and identifying birds. Some of us are backyard birders, building our list of ... Read more
Known to all from his indelible role as “Bo Duke” on The Dukes of Hazzard, John Schneider’s acting career has endured far beyond the day of Dukes. Stand-out roles as “Jonathan Kent” on Smallville, “Jim Cryer” on Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots, and recurring roles on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Nip/ Tuck, ... Read more
George James and Nena Lee—Two Singers with their roots based in folk music from the 60’s and 70’s. Enjoy their country, folk and soft rock covers of all the oldies you’ve heard and a few you’ve not heard……..yet. Enjoy!
For over three decades the Town of Franklin, NC has hosted this FREE event at the Gazebo on the Square in Downtown Franklin. This year's Pickin' on the Square will be held beginning at 6:00 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at the Gazebo on the Square in Downtown Franklin. Bring your lawn ... Read more
A fan-favorite returns! After almost two decades together, Departure has become the most respected Journey tribute band in the nation. Departure replicates the look, sound and feel of the original 80’s rock super group. The five band members are from the original line-up and have been together from the very beginning. These veteran musicians have ... Read more
Love to Bird? Looking for chances and places to go birding? Want to learn more about birds and birding? This could be the group for you! We are a loosely organized group of locals who love birding. Some have years of experience observing and identifying birds. Some of us are backyard birders, building our list of ... Read more
Join us on the lawn at Yonder for First Friday Classic Country with Jim Austin and his band, happening the first Friday of each month from June through October. Bring a chair or blanket, grab something good from the market, and settle in under the oaks for an easy summer evening of live classic country ... 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
