• January 21 - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - TOM SHAY
  Learn how to successfully market your small business and excel in customer service as nationally known small business consultant, Tom Shay will be at Franklin Town Hall on Thursday, January 21st at 5:30. Tom’s engaging program will provide you with the right tools and motivation to make your small business grow.
  • Thursday January 21st - 5:30 PM - Town Hall Board Room - FREE PROGRAM
  • Sponsored by Advantage West, Town of Franklin and the Franklin Main Street Program. For more information call 524-2516.

• April 2 & 3 - 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 - Big Bear Shelter, East Main Street, Little Tennessee River Greenway - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Live Music, Food, Outdoor Exhibits.

• June 4 - Bike Night - Gazebo downtown Franklin - 6PM - For more info call 421-6008

• June 18-20 Taste of Scotland Weekend
• June 18 - Ceilidh - Scottish Musical Party and BBQ dinner. Downtown Gazebo, Franklin, NC. 6 p.m. For details call (828)524-7472 or e-mail: claire@dometrics.com
• June 19 - 13th Annual Taste of Scotland - Street festival with all things Scottish including entertainment, clans, authentic Scottish foods, music & dancing, Pipe & Drum Bands, parade, Border Collie emonstrations, crafts, shortbread contest, children’s Highland games and many other contests. Free Admission. 9am to 5pm. For information call (828)524-7472 or e-mail claire@dometrics.com
• June 20 - Kirkin of the Tartans - First Presbyterian Church

• July 3 - 4th of July Parade in Historic Downtown Franklin 9:30 am until 1 pm. Parade begins at 10:00 am. Contact Linda Schlott at 828-524-2516 for more information or click here.

• July 16 & 17 - 7th Annual Franklin Folk Festival - A celebration of Appalachian heritage in Downtown Franklin. Over 50 living exhibits of authentic mountain living, food, entertainment and more. Call 828-369-7411 for detials. Sponsored by Macon County Folk Heritage Association. Click here for more info.

• October 22 & 23- 14th Annual Pumpkin Fest Crafter and Non-profit Vendor Application - Food Vendor Application
  • October 22 - Hayrides from East Franklin Shopping Center from 3pm - 6pm, After School Treats for the kids in East Franklin Shopping Center from 3pm - 5pm.
  • October 23 - 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 5:00 p.m. Call 828-524-2516.

• November 11 - Veteran's Parade - Downtown Franklin. Contact Linda Schlott at 828-524-2516

• November 26 - Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Square in Downtown Franklin - 7pm - Free cider, cookies & music. Contact 828-524-2516.

• November 28 - Annual Franklin Christmas Parade - 3pm - Through the streets of downtown Franklin. Call the Franklin Chamber of Commerce for information at 828-524-3161.

• December 3 & 10 - Window Wonderland - The first two Fridays after Thanksgiving from 5pm - 8pm - This Holiday Celebration on townhill in Franklin features "living" window displays of the season, carolers and other sounds of the season, carriage rides, refreshments and more! Contact 828-524-2516.

photos courtesy Linda Mathias