Franklin, NC Festivals & Events
The Town of Franklin, North Carolina invites you to come and enjoy our many festivals and events. From great music during "Pickin' on the Square" to some of the finest street festivals in the southeast, you'll discover great family entertainment and fun in every season. Best of all, these events are free.
Franklin, NC is in the center of it all in western North Carolina. We're just over two hours from Atlanta, Georgia, Greenville, SC and Knoxville, TN. Asheville, NC is 1.25 hours to our east.
More information can be obtained by calling 828-524-2516 or drop us an email at events@townoffranklinnc.com.
You can also follow Franklin, NC Events on Facebook to keep posted on the latest information!
Pickin' on the Square2024 Schedule
This year's Pickin' on the Square will be held the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from May 11 to October 12 at the Gazebo on the Square in Downtown Franklin. All Pickin’ on the Square concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. and end between 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
2024 Pumpkinfest Vendor Applications ClosedSaturday, October 19th
Vendor Applications for the 28th Annual PumpkinFest are closed.
If you would like to be placed on our waiting list, please email us at events@townoffranklinnc.com.
FEMA HeleneAssistance
FEMA will be offering area residents affected by Helene assistance during PumpkinFest. Whether its filling out paperwork or answering questions, FEMA will be there to help you.
The FEMA booth will be setup in front of Franklin Town Hall at 95 East Main Street.
Congratulations!to our Pumpkin Roll Winner!
Congratulations to 3 year old Clara Crone the winner of the 27th Annual PumpkinFest "World Famous Pumpkin Roll"!
Clara's pumpkin rolled 942 feet compared to 887 feet in 2022.
For her efforts, Clara received a trophy and a $100 cash prize!
Way to go Clara!
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In addition to Town of Franklin sponsored events, there is always something happening in Franklin!