Franklin Pennsylvania Entertainment & Events

Special Events

Taste of Franklin
Held at Fountain Park in Downtown Franklin
814-437-1619
Sample specialties of area restaurants at this annual event held the first Sunday of August. Taste of Franklin also includes an antique sale, a classic car show, motorcycle cruise-in, concerts and much more. more...
Light Up Night
814-437-1619
An annual downtown Franklin event, Light Up Night includes a parade, fireworks, and a Christmas tree extravaganza. Held in November. more...
Franklin on Ice
Held at Fountain Park
814-432-5823
This annual, one-day event includes an ice sculpture show and competition, a chili cook-off, snowflake wagon rides, an indoor sidewalk sale, and many children's activities. Held in February.

Barrow-Civic Theatre
1223 Liberty Street • Franklin, PA 16323
Located in Downtown Franklin
814-437-3440
Home of the Franklin Civic Operetta Association, the restored 497-seat Barrow-Civic Theatre is a regional center that features a wide variety of entertainment. more...

Applefest
814-432-5823
Beginning each year on the first Friday of October, the annual three-day Applefest includes arts and crafts, live entertainment, a 5K race, an antique and classic car show, hundreds of vendors and more. The 2008 Applefest will take place October 3 through 5.
Applefest
Downtown Franklin
814-432-5823
For over twenty years, this celebration has be a favorite of locals and visitors alike. The event features free entertainment, the area's largest antique and classic car show, a food extravaganza, lots of fun for children in the Kid's Korner, a farmers' market, the favorite of many is the apple pie baking contest, a 5 kilometer race, a quilt show and sale and much more. Held in October. more...
Rock in River Festival [Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013]
Held in Riverfront Park
814-437-1619
Overlooking the confluence of French Creek and the Allegheny River, the Rock in River Festival will include live music, children's activities, crafts, food, and skipping stones competitions. Held in August. more...

Halloween Bash
Held at Bandstand Park
814-437-1619
A parade and performances from Studio 22 will take place at the annual Halloween Bash. Held in October. more...