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!
Pickin' on the Square Returns Saturday, June 13th!Featuring Jason Passmore
Join the Town of Franklin on Saturday, June 13th for the next "Pickin' on the Square" featuring Franklin son and Nashville Recording Artist, JASON PASSMORE!
Get ready for a high-energy performance of Country and Southern Rockat the Gazebo on the Square in Downtown Franklin!
Click or tap the link below for the complete 2026 lineup!
» 2026 PICKIN' ON THE SQUARE SCHEDULE
Independence Day 2026Celebrating our Nation's 250th Anniversary!
The Macon County 250th Committee invites you to join in the special two-day celebration of our nation's 250th Anniversary in Franklin, North Carolina!
Events will be held on both July 3rd and July 4th. All you have to do is follow the link below to learn more about this historic celebration.
We'll be adding additional information so be sure to check back often!
» INFORMATION ON MACON COUNTY'S 250 CELEBRATION
Braden Rumfelt to Headline July 4th EntertainmentPrior to Fireworks during Macon County's 250th Celebration at the Macon Co Rec Park
An all-star lineup of entertainment is scheduled for Macon County's 250th Celebration on Saturday, July 4th.
Music begins at 4:00 p.m. and will continue until the fireworks display at 10:00 p.m.
» READ FULL DETAILS OF MACON COUNTY'S 250th CELEBRATION
Pumpkinfest!Vendor Applications Now Available
Vendor Applications are now available for the 30th Annual PumpkinFest to be held in downtown Franklin, NC on Saturday, October 17th!
Applications can be found by tapping or clicking the link below. If you prefer to have an application emailed to you, please let us know at pumpkinfest@townoffranklinnc.com.
» GET YOUR PUMPKINFEST VENDOR APPLICATIONS HERE
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In addition to Town of Franklin sponsored events, there is always something happening in Franklin!
Braden Rumfelt to Headline July 4th EntertainmentPrior to Fireworks during Macon County's 250th Celebration at the Macon Co Rec Park
An all-star lineup of entertainment is scheduled for Macon County's 250th Celebration on Saturday, July 4th.
Music begins at 4:00 p.m. and will continue until the fireworks display at 10:00 p.m.
» READ FULL DETAILS OF MACON COUNTY'S 250th CELEBRATION