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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

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 Association

  • Mountain 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

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