Local activities

15
May
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Watauga Festival Center
6295 Sylva Road, Franklin NC 28734

G&LW Wholesale Gem Show

Wholesale Gem and Jewelry Show sponsored by G & LW Wholesale.  Open Friday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday 10 am – 3 pm.  Must have a copy of your tax id to enter the show.  Show entrance is free.  For more information contact 601-879-3282. ...

16
May
All Day
Watauga Festival Center
6295 Sylva Road, Franklin NC 28734

G&LW Wholesale Gem Show

Wholesale Gem and Jewelry Show sponsored by G & LW Wholesale.  Open Friday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday 10 am – 3 pm.  Must have a copy of your tax id to enter the show.  Show entrance is free.  For more information contact 601-879-3282. ...

16
May
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
FROGS Quarters
573 E. Main Street, Franklin NC 28734

Live, Saturday Midday Music at The Frogs

Live, Saturday Midday Music at the Greenway Visitor Center/FROG Quarters.  May 16, 2026 – Mary Beth Campbell and Friends – Hear some great folk ...

17
May
12:00 am - 6:00 pm
Watauga Festival Center
6295 Sylva Road, Franklin NC 28734

G&LW Wholesale Gem Show

Wholesale Gem and Jewelry Show sponsored by G & LW Wholesale.  Open Friday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday 10 am – 3 pm.  Must have a copy of your tax id to enter the show.  Show entrance is free.  For more information contact 601-879-3282. ...

Brothers Of the Heart
18
May
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
1028 Georgia Road, Franklin NC 28734

Brothers Of the Heart

Brothers Of the Heart A FAN-FAVORITE RETURNS! What began as four award-winning, talented friends making music together has quickly become a nationally-renowned band. Brothers Of the Heart (Jimmy Fortune, Ben Isaacs, Bradley Walker, Mike Rogers) reimagine country, gospel and pop classics, including “Ring of Fire,” “Desperado,” “Precious Memories” and more. Showcasing impeccable arrangements and seamless […] ...

21
May
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Special Liberty Project Farm & Retreat Center
635 Berry Cove Road, Franklin NC 28734

Boots and Barrels

Kick up your boots for a meaningful evening under the starts in support of healing retreats for veterans and Gold Star families.  Enjoy a curated silent auction, small bites and plenty of down-home fun as we gather to make a lasting impact.  This isn’t just a fundraiser – it’s a chance to come together as […] ...

23
May
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
FROGS Quarters
573 E. Main Street, Franklin NC 28734

Live, Saturday Midday Music at The Frogs

Live, Saturday Midday Music at the Greenway Visitor Center/FROG Quarters.  May 23, 2026 – Paul Linser and Al Scortino – Two accomplished folk Singer/Songwriters that we always appreciate at Frog Quarters.  You’ll hear some covers as well as originals.  Come on down and enjoy! ...

23
May
6:30 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 […] ...

30
May
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
FROGS Quarters
573 E. Main Street, Franklin NC 28734

Live, Saturday Midday Music at The Frogs

Live, Saturday Midday Music at the Greenway Visitor Center/FROG Quarters.  May 30, 2026 – Bill Petersen – Don’t miss the big baritone voice of Singer/Songwriter Bill Petersen as he sings the blues! You’ll hear many blues covers and originals, including his “cheeky” pet tunes. ...

Dailey & Vincent
4
June
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
1028 Georgia Road, Franklin NC 28734

Dailey & Vincent

Dailey & Vincent Grand Ole Opry Members, five-time GRAMMY® Award winners individually, three-time GRAMMY Award nominees collectively, four-time DOVE Award winners and winners of 35 IBMA Awards altogether (including 3-time IBMA Entertainer of the Year Award winners and 3-Time Vocal Group of the Year Award winners), Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent (and their world-class band) […] ...

The Doo Wop Project
11
June
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
1028 Georgia Road, Franklin NC 28734

The Doo Wop Project

The Doo Wop Project Love the classic sounds of Frankie Valli, The Drifters, The Del Vikings?  Ever wonder what Adele, Jason Mraz, and Garth Brooks would sound like if they had lived in the Doo Wop era? Meet The Doo Wop Project, a group of fantastically talented, charismatic and engaging Broadway stars from smash hit shows […] ...

13
June
6:30 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 […] ...

20
June
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wayne Proffitt Agricultural Center
1436 Georgia Road, Franklin NC 28734

Taste of Scotland Festival

Scottish Food, Music, Clan Parade, Highland Games Competition, Dancing, Border Collies, Crafters, Vendors and more.  Scottish Culture for the Whole Family!  For more information contact 252-474-7022. ...

21
June
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Downtown Franklin

Braveheart 5K

This is the Annual Braveheart 5K & Rob Roy FUN! Run on June 21, 2026 Race through the streets of Franklin, NC and feel like William Wallace (AKA Braveheart) battling the English. Franklin’s most challenging 5K course, if you like a challenge you will ♥ love ♥ this course. The 5K/Fun Run starts in front of […] ...

27
June
6:30 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 […] ...

Who Loves You- The Music Of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
2
July
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
1028 Georgia Road, Franklin NC 28734

Who Loves You- The Music Of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons

Who Loves You- The Music Of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons What can be better than having the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons live? It is the finest music ever heard marking its generation. WHO LOVES YOU consists of four young, hot Broadway veterans, who re-create the music and stories of […] ...

The Lettermen
10
July
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
1028 Georgia Road, Franklin NC 28734

The Lettermen

The Lettermen The world may define harmony as a combination of musical sounds considered to be pleasing; The Lettermen define harmony as Lettermenizing- Since the groups inception, The Lettermen have always taken a current song of the day and put their 3-part harmony to it which is called Lettermenizing a song. Donovan Tea, Bobby Poynton […] ...

11
July
6:30 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 […] ...

23
July
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Watauga Festival Center
6295 Sylva Road, Franklin NC 28734

G&LW Wholesale Gem Show

Wholesale Gem and Jewelry Show sponsored by G & LW Wholesale.  Open Friday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm, Sunday 10 am – 3 pm.  Must have a copy of your tax id to enter the show.  Show entrance is free.  For more information contact 601-879-88322. ...

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