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
The Macon County Art Association is pleased to announce the inaugural Franklin Plein Air Art Festival – Mountains & Main, taking place October 22–24, 2026, in Franklin, North Carolina. Artists from across the region will gather to paint outdoors, capturing Franklin's historic downtown, mountain vistas, waterfalls, rivers, and scenic landscapes. Visitors are invited to watch ... Read more
Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective father clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his adventurous and imaginative kid, Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey across the ocean to find his special son. With the help of ... 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
Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective father clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his adventurous and imaginative kid, Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey across the ocean to find his special son. With the help of ... Read more
Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective father clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his adventurous and imaginative kid, Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey across the ocean to find his special son. With the help of ... Read more
Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective father clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his adventurous and imaginative kid, Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey across the ocean to find his special son. With the help of ... 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.