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UPCOMING EVENTS IN FRANKLIN, NC in Macon County

UPCOMING EVENTS IN FRANKLIN, NC

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7th Annual Franklin Folk Festival
Date(s): Jul 20, 2012 - Jul 21, 2012
Where: Downtown Franklin

A celebration of Appalachian heritage in Downtown Franklin.  Over 40 living exhibits of authentic mountain living, food, entertainment and more.  Call 828-369-7411 for details.  Sponsored by Macon County Folk Heritage Association.

"The Miss Firecracker Contest" Play
Date(s): Jul 20, 2012 - Jul 21, 2012
When: 7 pm
Where: The Dillard Playhouse

Located in the Old Dillard School next the Dillard House.  Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12.  Tickets available at the Franklin Chamber of Commerce.

The Grascals - Bluegrass
Date(s): Jul 21, 2012
When: 7:30 pm
Where: Sm

Tickets $20

The music of the Grascals, is a bond forged at the intersection of personal friendships, shared professional resumes and an appreciation for the innovative mingling of bluegrass and country music that has been a hallmark of the Nashville scene for more than forty years. Among the most beloved and acclaimed bands on today's bluegrass scene, The Grascals have won SPBGMA's Bluegrass Band of the Year award in 2010, the International Bluegrass Music Association's Emerging Artist of the Year award in 2005 and the Entertainer of the Year honor in both 2006 and 2007.

For additional information or tickets visit www.GreatMountainMusic.com or contact 828-524-1598.

Paint Clay Rattle from July 13 workshop at Uptown Gallery
Date(s): Jul 21, 2012
When: 9:30 am - 12 Noon
Where: Uptown Gallery - 30 E Main Street, Franklin

This workshop is to paint the clay rattle made in the July 13 workshop.

Students must be at least 8 years old.  Preregistration is required.  All supplies are furnished through a Community Foundation grant and Macon County Art Association.  For more information call the gallery at 828-349-4607 or Pat Mennenger at 828-369-0356.

Poor Man's Meal
Date(s): Jul 21, 2012
When: 11am - 6pm
Where: Junaluskee Masonic Hall - 50 Church Street, Franklin

Tickets $10, Children under 12 $4
Chicken - Pintos - Cornbread - Fried Potatoes - Coleslaw - Dessert - Tea - Coffee

Special Added Attraction:  Live Music

Profit from this activity will go to Masonic Charities.  Your support and donations to this event has helped:  Care Net, R.E.A.C.H., NC Call and more