Local activities

27
July
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Nantahala River Rafting Launch
Corner of Hwy 19-74 Y Wayah Road, Nantahala, NC

Nantahala Arts & Crafts Festival

Stroll the festival along the Nantahala River and see handcrafted pottery, glass, metal and wood crafts from local western NC vendors!  Meet business owners providing Nantahala outdoor experiences.  Enjoy music and games for all ages, food trucks and more! ...

27
July
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
FROGS Quarters
573 E. Main Street, Franklin NC 28734

MidDay Music at FROG Quarters

Love Saturday MidDay Music at FROG Quarters from 11 am to 1 pm. 7/6/24  Mike Yow – This talented Singer/Songwriter’s music is Americana personified and he’s his own one man band. 7/13/24  Ron & Bari – You’ll hear folk, originals and more from this acoustic string group.  Don’t miss ’em. 7/20/24  Jim Austin’s Classic Country […] ...

27
July
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cowee School Arts &Heritage Center
51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin NC 28734

Summer Concert Series at Cowee School

May 18 – Zoe & Cloyd June 15 – The Jacob Jolliff Band July 27 – Buncombe Turnpike August 17 – Aubrey Eisenman & The Clydes September 21 – Whitewater Bluegrass Company Entrance fee is $20 per adult, children 6 – 16 1/2 price.  No charge for children under 6 ...

27
July
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Downtown Franklin

Pickin on the Square

Come to Downtown Franklin to enjoy an evening of FREE entertainment at the Gazebo on the Square.   Pickin’ will be held every other Saturday night (bi-0weekly).  Each edition of Pickin’ will feature a variety of entertainment (weather permitting).  Be sure to bring your lawn chair. Come early and enjoy one of our great restaurants.  Food […] ...

27
July
7:30 pm
Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.
188 W. Main Street, Franklin NC 28734

Miss 1980 Something

Who will be crowned?  Part of the 80’s flashback weekend – a fundraising event for the Shriners Hospital for Children in Greenville ...

2
August
All Day
Downtown Franklin

80’s Flashback Parade

Friday,  August 2 enjoy “An Evening with John Mellencamp” featuring Cougar Town – the Music of John Mellencamp at 7:30 pm Saturday. August 3  run in the 80’s  Flashback 5K at 9:00 am and come back for the 80’s Flashback Parade at 6:00 pm. Then don’t miss the Totally Awesome 80’s Party featuring 80Z Nation […] ...

2
August
7:30 pm - 12:00 am
Downtown Franklin

80’s Flashback Weekend

80’s Flashback Weekend – a benefit for Shriners Hospital for Children Greenville.   Friday, August 2 – An Evening with John Mellencamp (featuring Cougar Town – the Music of John Mellencamp) at 7:30 pm Saturday, August 3 – F80’s Flashback 5K at 9 am80’s Flashback Parade at 6pmTotally Awesome 80Z party (featuring 80Z Nation) at 7:30 […] ...

3
August
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Phillips Street
Downtown Franklin NC

Back to School Market

Artisan Alley presents “Back To School Market” on Phillips Street in downtown Franklin.  August 3 from 9am – 2 pm.  Face Painting and Art Demos will be available.  We will be collecting school supplies for local kids. ...

3
August
All Day
Downtown Franklin

80’s Flashback Parade

Friday,  August 2 enjoy “An Evening with John Mellencamp” featuring Cougar Town – the Music of John Mellencamp at 7:30 pm Saturday. August 3  run in the 80’s  Flashback 5K at 9:00 am and come back for the 80’s Flashback Parade at 6:00 pm. Then don’t miss the Totally Awesome 80’s Party featuring 80Z Nation […] ...

3
August
12:00 am - 11:00 pm
Downtown Franklin

80’s Flashback Weekend

80’s Flashback Weekend – a benefit for Shriners Hospital for Children Greenville.   Friday, August 2 – An Evening with John Mellencamp (featuring Cougar Town – the Music of John Mellencamp) at 7:30 pm Saturday, August 3 – F80’s Flashback 5K at 9 am80’s Flashback Parade at 6pmTotally Awesome 80Z party (featuring 80Z Nation) at 7:30 […] ...

Take Me Home: The Music Of John Denver
3
August
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
1028 Georgia Road, Franklin NC 28734

Take Me Home: The Music Of John Denver

After being awarded a full Rotary International scholarship to study music and voice and being selected to sing as the voice of John Denver in the CBS Television Movie “Take Me Home, the John Denver Story,” there was no doubt that Jim Curry would continue to sing the praises and songs of America’s Troubadour – […] ...

4
August
3:00 am
First Presbyterian Church
26 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734

19th Annual Benefit Concert for the Black Mountain Home for Children

Admission t the concert is free with a love offering being taken for the Black Mountain Home.  First Presbyterian Church- Franklin will match the fist $1,000 of donations.  For more information, please contact the church office at 524-3119. ...

5
August
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Macon County Community Building
1288 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734

Franklin Garden Club Talks

2024 Franklin Garden Club Meeting and Lecture April 1 – Native Plants/Flowers May 6 – Vegetable Gardening June 3 – Shade Gardens July 1 – Plant Propagation August 5 – Saving Seeds & Wildflower Gardens September 9 – Pruning Plants, Shrubs & Trees and Fall Maintenance October 7 – Overwintering Plants November 4 – Evergreens […] ...

10
August
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Macon County Library
149 Siler Farm Rd, Franklin, NC 28734

2024 Artfest

Join us at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin for an unforgettable artistic experience that’s free and open to everyone. Our talented MCAA Member artists are gearing up to host a variety of engaging art activities for K-8th  graders, including special art activities for kids featuring exciting make-and-take projects.  Plus, don’t miss the chance […] ...

10
August
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Downtown Franklin

Pickin on the Square

Come to Downtown Franklin to enjoy an evening of FREE entertainment at the Gazebo on the Square.   Pickin’ will be held every other Saturday night (bi-0weekly).  Each edition of Pickin’ will feature a variety of entertainment (weather permitting).  Be sure to bring your lawn chair. Come early and enjoy one of our great restaurants.  Food […] ...

Creedence Revived: The World’s Premiere CCR Tribute Band
10
August
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
1028 Georgia Road, Franklin NC 28734

Creedence Revived: The World’s Premiere CCR Tribute Band

Creedence Revived has rapidly become one of the most highly sought after tribute bands in the world.  Playing all over the globe for crowds upwards of 30,000, and with a track-record of selling out shows everywhere they go, this group is the real deal. The group is made up of four of Chicago’s & LA’s […] ...

16
August
12:00 pm - 12:00 am
St. Francis Church
299 Maple Street, Franklin NC 28734

Good Stuff Sale

The Women’s Guild of St. Francis Church will hold its annual Good Stuff Sale on Friday, August 16 from noon – 3 pm and Saturday, August 17 from 8 am until 3 pm at the Church at 299 Maple Street in Franklin.  The event supports the Guild’s ministry activities. Guests can expect great prices on […] ...

17
August
12:00 am - 3:00 pm
St. Francis Church
299 Maple Street, Franklin NC 28734

Good Stuff Sale

The Women’s Guild of St. Francis Church will hold its annual Good Stuff Sale on Friday, August 16 from noon – 3 pm and Saturday, August 17 from 8 am until 3 pm at the Church at 299 Maple Street in Franklin.  The event supports the Guild’s ministry activities. Guests can expect great prices on […] ...

17
August
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cowee School Arts &Heritage Center
51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin NC 28734

Summer Concert Series at Cowee School

May 18 – Zoe & Cloyd June 15 – The Jacob Jolliff Band July 27 – Buncombe Turnpike August 17 – Aubrey Eisenman & The Clydes September 21 – Whitewater Bluegrass Company Entrance fee is $20 per adult, children 6 – 16 1/2 price.  No charge for children under 6 ...

22
August
All Day
J. R. Chophouse
77 E. Main Street, Franklin NC 28734

August Wine Dinner

JR. Chophouse offers August Wine Dinner on Thursday, August 22.  $69.99 per person / $35 advance deposit. ...

24
August
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Downtown Franklin

Pickin on the Square

Come to Downtown Franklin to enjoy an evening of FREE entertainment at the Gazebo on the Square.   Pickin’ will be held every other Saturday night (bi-0weekly).  Each edition of Pickin’ will feature a variety of entertainment (weather permitting).  Be sure to bring your lawn chair. Come early and enjoy one of our great restaurants.  Food […] ...

6
September
10:00 am - 12:00 am
The Bascon
323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741

Highlands Historical Society’s 14th Annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival

Highlands Historical Society’s 14th Annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival is coming!  Festivities will kick off Thursday September 5th at the Bascom with a dahlia poster party from 5:00-6:30pm celebrating this year’s poster design winner, Marina Tsatch.  You can enjoy lite bites, complimentary wine and signature dahlia cocktails. On Friday, September 6th bring your individual dahlia stems […] ...

7
September
12:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Bascon
323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741

Highlands Historical Society’s 14th Annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival

Highlands Historical Society’s 14th Annual Dazzling Dahlia Festival is coming!  Festivities will kick off Thursday September 5th at the Bascom with a dahlia poster party from 5:00-6:30pm celebrating this year’s poster design winner, Marina Tsatch.  You can enjoy lite bites, complimentary wine and signature dahlia cocktails. On Friday, September 6th bring your individual dahlia stems […] ...

Departure: The Journey Tribute Band
7
September
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
1028 Georgia Road, Franklin NC 28734

Departure: The Journey Tribute Band

A fan-favorite returns! After more than a decade and a half 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. […] ...

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