Franklin North Carolina Entertainment & Events
Special Events
Leaf Looker's Gemboree
US 441 South • Franklin, NC 28734
Macon County Community Building
828-524-3161
This three-day annual October event features a wide variety of unique gems and minerals on display and for sale, as well as jewelry, supplies and equipment. Sponsored by the Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin and the Franklin Chamber of Commerce.Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Located Downtown
828-524-2516
Tree lighting on the square in downtown Franklin at 7 p.m. Free cider, cookies and music. more...
Cinema
Ruby Cinemas
2097 Georgia Highway • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-2076
"Macon County's Gateway To The Silver Screen," this movie theater shows a variety of first-run movies and features three cinemas, each of which seats 250 people. more...
Concerts & Performances
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
1028 Georgia Road • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-1598
Hosts musicals, concerts and other performances. more...
Arts & Crafts Shows
Firecracker Fest
Franklin Plaza Shopping Center
828-524-6630
A craft show that will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Annual Smoky Mountain Fall Art & Craft Fest
Macon County Fair Grounds
Will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Mistletoe Magic Art & Craft Show
Wayne Proffitt Agricultural Center
828-524-6630
Wonderful Holiday Art & Craft Show complete with 70 unique artisans, strolling carolers, Santa and his elves, fantastic decorations and great food. Will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Flea Markets
Plant Sale at the Clock Tower
Downtown Franklin
828-369-3685
Plant sale featuring native plants, herbs & a variety of vegetable starter plants. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Festivals & Fairs
Blackberry Jam - A Remembrance of the Blue & Grey
Wayne Proffitt Agricultural Center/Macon County Fa
828-524-9758
From 1 to 11 p.m., you can enjoy the appraisal fair open mic, children's games, demonstrations, crafts, food, storytelling by Gary Carden, gospel bands, a barn dance and a cake walk.Taste of Scotland Festival
86 East Main Street • Franklin, NC 28734
Scottish Tartans Museum, Downtown
828-524-7472
A Scottish festival that turns the down area into Scotland for a weekend. This festival is always held on Father's Day Weekend. The festival features a parade of tartans, Scottish food & vendors, entertainment throughout the day, border collie demonstrations, and contests. more...4th of July Fireworks & Funday
US 441 South • Franklin, NC 28734
Macon County Recreation Park
828-524-3161
Featuring the most spectacular fireworks display in Western North Carolina, this Fourth of July celebration offers fun for all ages including a wide array of games, contests, and food.Folk Festival
Downtown Franklin
828-369-7411
A celebration of Appalachian heritage in Downtown Franklin. Over 40 living exhibits of authentic mountain living, food, entertainment and more.
Sponsored By: Macon County Folk Heritage AssociationMountain High BBQ Car & Music Festival
1436 Georgia Road • Franklin, NC 28734
Wayne Proffitt Agricultural Center
828-524-3161
The annual Mountain High BBQ Car & Music Festival is set in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. Franklin, NC, will host this two-day event featuring authentic, mouth-watering BBQ, live entertainment, a crafters village and tastin' tent. An official NC State Championship. more...Macon County Fair
US 441 South • Franklin, NC 28734
Macon County Farigrounds
828-349-2046
Enjoy livestock shows and sales, agriculture displays, delicious food, crafts, live entertainment, and much more during this five day annual agriculture fair.Pumpkin Fest
Downtown Franklin
828-524-6964
An all day street festival that has numerous features and activities such as unique crafts, a costume parade and contest, games, a pumpkin cook-off, a pumpkin rolling contest, live entertainment, and trick or treating for the kids.
Marathons & 10K Runs
Annual Ruby Ride & Run
Tassee Park and Franklin High School
828-369-2881
Bike ride starts at 9 a.m. from Franklin High School and the 5K & 10K runs from Tassee Park starting at 8:30 a.m. more...
Sporting Events
Relay for Life
FHS Track
828-369-4281
A two day event that raises money for cancer research, this sporting event features survivor's activities throughout both days, as well as a luminary ceremony.
Parades
4th of July Parade
Downtown Franklin
828-524-2516
Will begin at 10 a.m. more...Franklin's Christmas Parade
Downtown Franklin
Join them in celebrating the beginning of the holiday season with this parade at 3 p.m.
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