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!
2025 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED!Pickin' on the Square
The Town of Franklin is pleased to announce the entertainment schedule for the Pickin’ on the Square 2025.
This year you will hear from crowd favorites as well as new voices during Pickin' on the Square at the gazebo on the square in Downtown Franklin, NC!
Pickin' on the Square 2025!A Toe Tappin' Good Time!
For over three decades the Town of Franklin, NC has hosted this FREE event at the Gazebo on the Square in Downtown Franklin from mid-May through mid-October.
Pickin' on the Square 2025! will be held the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from May 10 to October 11, 2025 at the Gazebo on the Square in Downtown Franklin.
Tap or click the link below to learn more!
Pumpkinfest Vendor ApplicationsNow Available!
Get ready to let the good times roll with the Town of Franklin, NC during PumpkinFest! We're pleased to announce that 2025 Vendor Applications are now available for download online in PDF Format.
Click the image for follow the link below. Vendor applications are available for Food, Arts & Crafts and a limited number of Non-Profit Organizations.
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In addition to Town of Franklin sponsored events, there is always something happening in Franklin!