March 30th &31st - Franklin's April Fool's Trail Days - Come join in this celebration of the Appalachian Trail

• Friday & Saturday Night - Sapphire Inn - 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Waldroop Band, Talent Contest, Food
• Saturday –Downtown Franklin `- 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Live Music, Food, Outdoor Exhibits. More info www.aprilfoolstraildays.com

May 12th - "Airing of the Quilts" Mothers Day weekend

• Springtime meant that it was time for Spring cleaning and the "Airing of the Quilts" and other bed linens. On Saturday May 12, 2012 (Mother's Day weekend), we'd like to honor this tradition with a "Quilt Airing" of our own here in Macon County We invite you to participate by hanging quilts made by mom, grandma, and the other special women in your life, on porch railings, fences, businesses, and more. It's our hope that we can encourage visitors to travel all around Macon County looking for the quilts that are "airing," as well as for the quilt blocks that are a part of the Macon County Quilt Trail. Downtown Franklin will be alive with quilts and have a special celebration from 10-4.More information www.maconcountyquilttrail.com

July 4 - 4th of July Parade in Historic Downtown Franklin 10am until 1 pm. Parade begins at 10:00 am

July 21 - 9th Annual Franklin Folk Festival - A celebration of Appalachian heritage in Downtown Franklin. Over 100 living demonstration/exhibits of authentic mountain living, food, live entertainment, Antique Car Show, Civil War Re-enactors, Youth Talent Show, kids' games/activities, storytelling, authentic Appalachian crafts, and more! Also, Franklin Fire Department's 100th Anniversary Celebration. Call 800-932-5294 for details or visit www.franklinfolkfestival.com. Sponsored by the Folk Heritage Association of Macon County.

Festival weekend concerts - July 20, 2012 at Smoky Mtn. Center for the Performing Arts - www.greatmountainmusic.com for tickets.

August 17,18 & 19 - Smoky Mountain Rumble - 1st annual motorcycle event, for more information www.smokymountainrumble.com

October 19 & 20 - 16th Annual Pumpkin Fest

• October 19 - Hayrides from East Franklin Shopping Center from 3pm - 6pm, After School treats for the kids in East Franklin Shopping Center from 3pm - 5pm.
• October 20 - Street festival along Main Street with crafters, Famous Pumpkin Roll, Live Music all day, Pie Eating Contest, Games, Costume Contest and Parade along with Food. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information go to www.pumpkinfestfranklin.com

November 11 - Veteran's Parade - Downtown Franklin 11 AM. Contact 828-524-2516 for more information

November 23 - Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Candlelight Service - Thanksgiving weekend on the Square in Downtown Franklin - 7pm - Free cider, cookies & music. www.holidaysinfranklin.com

November 24 - Cookies with Santa, little ones can enjoy Cookies with Santa in the lower level of Town hall. Be sure to bring your camera. For more information go to www.holidaysinfranklin.com

December 7th - Winter Wonderland - Franklin's Holiday Festival - Historic downtown Franklin will be changed into a Winter Wonderland. The event will from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Live music, Santa Clause, wagon rides. For more information go to www.holidaysinfranklin.com

Schedule subject to change.

photos courtesy Linda Mathias