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Authentic Unlimited Authentic Unlimited is a dynamic bluegrass band that blends rich harmonies with skillful instrumentation to create a sound that is both timeless and innovative. Composed of seasoned musicians, including former members of the legendary Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, the band brings a deep-rooted passion for traditional bluegrass, infused with fresh energy.  Having earned recognition […] ...

You are invited to a celebration of Constitution Day at the Gazebo.  Special Guest Speaker:  Thomas Jenkinson.  Author of “America:  The Biblical Foundation Revealed.” ...

Join us for the Annual Macon County Agricultural Fair for BBQ Supper, Best Cake Contest, Special Needs Livestock Show,  Harvest Sale, Festival Foods and so much more!  For more information contact 369-3523 or visit www.themaconcofair.com  ...

Join us for the Annual Macon County Agricultural Fair for BBQ Supper, Best Cake Contest, Special Needs Livestock Show,  Harvest Sale, Festival Foods and so much more!  For more information contact 369-3523 or visit www.themaconcofair.com  ...

Join us for the Annual Macon County Agricultural Fair for BBQ Supper, Best Cake Contest, Special Needs Livestock Show,  Harvest Sale, Festival Foods and so much more!  For more information contact 369-3523 or visit www.themaconcofair.com  ...

Join us for the Annual Macon County Agricultural Fair for BBQ Supper, Best Cake Contest, Special Needs Livestock Show,  Harvest Sale, Festival Foods and so much more!  For more information contact 369-3523 or visit www.themaconcofair.com  ...

Departure- Journey Tribute Band A fan-favorite returns! After almost two decades together, Departure has become the most respected Journey tribute band in the nation. Departure replicates the look, sound and feel of the original 80’s rock super group. The five band members are from the original line-up and have been together from the very beginning. […] ...

Get ready to let the good times roll! Franklin, North Carolina’s 30th Annual PumpkinFest will roll into action on Saturday, October  17, 2026. People of all ages are sure to enjoy Franklin’s largest street festival. Children and adults alike will have a blast taking part in traditional and some very non-traditional fall festivities including the […] ...

Join Special Liberty Project for a day of fun at Lazy Hiker Brewery for music and BBQ.  This is a fundraiser for Special Liberty Project. ...

Finding Nemo- The Musical! Live On Stage! Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective father clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his adventurous and imaginative kid, Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey across the ocean to find […] ...

Finding Nemo- The Musical! Live On Stage! Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective father clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his adventurous and imaginative kid, Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey across the ocean to find […] ...

Join the Town of Franklin as we, along with our citizens, honor Veterans on Saturday, November 11, 2026 with a parade & ceremony. The parade will leave the lower level of Franklin Town Hall at 10:30 am and travel to the Gazebo on the Square for the ceremony. Special banners lead each group of Veterans […] ...

Finding Nemo- The Musical! Live On Stage! Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective father clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his adventurous and imaginative kid, Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey across the ocean to find […] ...

Finding Nemo- The Musical! Live On Stage! Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective father clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his adventurous and imaginative kid, Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey across the ocean to find […] ...

Finding Nemo- The Musical! Live On Stage! Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective father clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his adventurous and imaginative kid, Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey across the ocean to find […] ...

A Christmas Craft Show with something for everyone.  Back in Macon County at the Community Building after years at Western Carolina University in Sylva.  Entrance fee:  $5. ...

Join with the Town of Franklin for this most wonderful time of year as Downtown Franklin is transformed into a “Winter Wonderland” featuring: enhanced holiday decor, live sounds of the season outdoors at the downtown gazebo and inside stores, FREE holiday attractions (weather permitting), great sales from downtown merchants and much more. We’ll be posting […] ...

A wonderful tradition falling on the Sunday after Thanksgiving is the procession of the Franklin Christmas Parade.. The Parade floats will line up on Church Street entering Main Street through Town Hall’s parking lot.  The parade will continue down Main Street, turning left onto Porter Street at the Lazy Hiker.  Turning left again onto Palmer […] ...

Christmas Back Home Filling the stage with music, stories, laughs and more, Christmas Back Home will kick start your holiday season and have your toes tapping to your favorite Christmas tunes. From blues to reggae and jazz to rock, CBH turns classic holiday tunes new again with a delightful twist on some well-worn favorites as […] ...

Point Of Grace “Comfort & Joy Christmas Tour” With Jason Gray With total sales in excess of 8 million units, Point Of Grace has garnered two Platinum records; three GRAMMY nominations; 27 No. 1 singles and numerous Dove Awards. Inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2018, Point of Grace has released 10 […] ...