2023 Franklin, NC Events Calendar

Held on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays May through Mid-October (weather permitting)

For over three decades the Town of Franklin, NC has hosted this FREE event at the Gazebo on the Square in Downtown Franklin from May through mid-October. This year's Pickin' on the Square will be held beginning at 6:00 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from May 13 to October 14 at the Gazebo on the Square in Downtown Franklin. Bring your lawn chair for a great evening of family entertainment during Pickin' on the Square. Come early and enjoy one of our great restaurants. Food vendors also available.

2023 Pickin' on the Square Schedule Update

MAY 13 - THE J.W. BAND (Country)
MAY 27 - INTERMISSION (Variety)
JUNE 10 - LISA BOONE BAND (Variety)
JUNE 24 - TUGALO HOLLER (Bluegrass)
JULY 8 - CARIBBEAN COWBOYS (Oldies & Buffet)
JULY 22 - PARADISE 56 (Oldies & Variety)
AUGUST 12 - OURWAY BAND (Variety & Rock n' Roll)
AUGUST 26 - THREE AMIGOS (Variety & Gospel)
(Conrad Hefner, Jack Mollette, and Donnie Clay)
SEPTEMBER 9 - SUNDOWN BAND (80's & 90's)
SEPTEMBER 23 - DARREN NICHOLSON (Country & Bluegrass)
* OCTOBER 7 • 7:00pm to 9:00pm - Remnants Band (Variety & Rock n' Roll)

* First Saturday in October / Note Time Change
** Schedule Subject to Change / Weather Permitting

Presented by the Streets of Franklin Heritage Assocation, the Spring Maker's Market is a curated farmer and artist market, filled with 80+ producers and makers. With local live entertainment, food and beverage trucks, it's a gathering place for people to come together to experience what Western North Carolina has to offer! If you would like to learn more or become a vendor, click the link below to be redirected to the Streets of Franklin website.

» STREETS OF FRANKLIN WEBSITE

The Town of Franklin, North Carolina invites you to join with us for our Independence Day Parade & Celebration on Tuesday, July 4th beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Franklin hosts one of the few July 4th parades that visitors and locals alike can actually participate in!

If you would like to be part of the parade, be in the lower parking lot of Town Hall at 10:30am for lineup. Entrants can walk, drive or ride and are encouraged to don red, white, and blue. The same applies for pets. THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE! Just come join in the fun!

The Parade will travel down Main Street and disband at First Citizens Bank.

Following the parade, the Town of Franklin we will be serving free cold watermelon as long as it lasts!

PLUS! enjoy the New for 2023 Food Court featuring .... Ben's Backdraft Barbecue, Chick-fil-A, Franklin Fire & Rescue, Kona Ice, and Sweet Caroline's Ice Cream!

It is a great day of family fun! Follow the link below for complete details.

» TOWN OF FRANKLIN FESTIVALS & EVENTS WEBSITE

The Town of Franklin is pleased to announce "Fireworks Over Franklin" will return in 2023! "Fireworks Over Franklin" will again be held on Highlands Road across from the Shops at Riverwalk, formerly the East Franklin Shopping Center. This is a park & watch event. The show begins at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, weather permitting. (A rain date will be announced later).

Fireworks Over Franklin this year will be all new and even more spectacular. The Town is excited to be working with Deep South Fireworks LLC of Macon, Georgia for a custom display that is sure to stir your patriotic spirit! This year's all new show will feature over 2,500 shots! So make plans now to join with us!

Presented by the Town of Franklin with financial support from the Franklin/Nantahala Tourism Development Committee.

The Hometown Heritage Festival event is the Streets of Franklin Heritage Association's largest event of the year and brings people from all over the US. Enjoy live music, demonstrators, quilters and much more!

Interested vendors can contact Marie of SoFHA at thestreetsoffranklinnc@gmail.com for more information.