Franklin, North Carolina
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!
Thank you!Winter Wonderland in Downtown Franklin
A festive and joyful time it was as the Town of Franklin officially welcomed the holiday with "Winter Wonderland".
We send a heartful thank you to all that joined in the festivities.
Remember, you'll be able to enjoy enhanced holiday decor throughout the season and into the New Year. There are many great holiday photo opportunities throughout Downtown Franklin.
» 2025 Winter Wonderland Details
Coming Soon! New Year's EveThe Ruby Drop!
On Tuesday evening, December 31st, be part of another Franklin, NC holiday tradition! The Ruby Drop, presented by Crabtree Family Enterprises, will feature live music from the V8's, carriage rides, and two Ruby Drops. Attend one or both of the events. The first will be held at 9:00 p.m. and is perfect for families with children or early birds. Then at midnight the ruby will drop again to officially bring in 2025!
We'll be posting more information in the coming days so check back or follow us on Facebook at FranklinNCEvents!
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In addition to Town of Franklin sponsored events, there is always something happening in Franklin!
2024 Pumpkin Roll Winner!Neal Cosmo & Son James
Congratulations to Neal Cosmo and son James (from Franklin) on winning the 2024 "World Famous Pumpkin Roll" during the 28th Annual PumpkinFest! Neal's pumpkin (entry #527) rolled 915 feet!! He and James take home bragging rights for being the 2024 Pumpkin Roll Champion, a super cool trophy and $100 cash! More than 700 people participated in today's event sponsored by Crabtree General Store & Coffee Vault.