Don’t miss out on the excitement in Franklin, NC this February 2024! Our Events Calendar is your ultimate guide to discovering the vibrant music scene, engaging classes, interactive workshops, and an array of entertaining activities in Franklin. Stay updated with us and dive into the fun that awaits you in our lively community. Karaoke – … Read more
Nightlife in Franklin, North Carolina is not what you would expect from a small Appalachian mountain town. Unlike some locales in the region that quote “roll their sidewalks up” when the sun goes down, Franklin instead has opted to keep the entertainment alive after dark. An eclectic array of tasteful breweries and bars in Franklin … Read more
Since the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts first opened its doors in 2009, residents and visitors of Franklin, NC have benefitted from the outstanding lineup of performers that the center has attracted to the area. From renditions of Broadway musicals to world-famous musicians, as well as local performers, the stage has been graced … Read more
Have you ever visited a large city and signed up to join a local ghost tour experience? If so, you probably had a fifty-perfect chance of ending up spending an hour or more on some corny excursion filled with made-up stories and bad actors popping out from behind buildings. Thankfully, you won’t find any silly … Read more
Each year, as soon as the Thanksgiving turkeys have been devoured, the town of Franklin, NC launches a month-long celebration of Christmas. For two consecutive Saturdays following Thanksgiving, Main Street in downtown closes to vehicle traffic from 5:00-8:00 PM and turns into a lighted spectacle of holiday joy known as Winter Wonderland. Saturday, November 25 … Read more
Museums Incorporated in 1855, the town of Franklin, North Carolina has a whole lot of history! This small town has three separate museums downtown to showcase its rich heritage. The Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum focuses on native gems and minerals from the region and tells the story of how they contributed to the colonization … Read more
“Country in is the air!” And the Macon County Fair is coming to Franklin in less than two weeks. Each year, Macon County welcomes the arrival of Fall with the perfect outdoor event for both locals and visitors alike. The family-friendly fun will begin on September 20 at the Wayne Proffitt Agricultural Center just off … Read more
Each year, numerous events take place in downtown Franklin, North Carolina. Festivals, craft markets, local vendor strolls, seasonal celebrations, concerts, food markets, and many others delight local residents and visitors throughout the year. And we’re very excited that another fun, family-friendly event has been added to the calendar this September! On Saturday, September 9 from … Read more
On Saturday, August 19, the 17th Annual Franklin Area Folk Festival will bring smiles to faces of all ages. The free event will be held at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center, located in Cowee West’s Mill Historic District. Built in 1943. The school itself is a historic site in Western North Carolina. This historic … Read more
For centuries, Western North Carolina has been a mecca for gem lovers. These mountains are rich with rubies, sapphires, and other precious gems! This is truly the perfect location for folks to gather each year for the Macon County Gemboree! This famous gem show just celebrated its 56th year this past weekend, and there’s no … Read more
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