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FESTIVALS

Franklin's rich mountain and cultural heritage is celebrated with festival throughout the year.

April Fools Trail Days celebrates Franklin's ties to the Appalachian Trail. As an official Gateway Community, this festival features live entertainment, workshops, outdoor related vendors and much more. This year's event will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012.

Held each year on the Saturday before Mother's Day Weekend in May, Airing of the Quilts celebrates a rite of spring as hundreds of colorful quilts line the streets and countryside around Historic Franklin, North Carolina.

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Sponsored by the Folk Heritage Association of Macon County and funded in part by the Franklin Main Street Program, the Franklin Folk Festival is a two-day celebration of our mountain way of life. From milking cows to shingle splitting to quilting, visitors will have the opportunity to experience what mountain life was like when Franklin was first established over 150 years ago.

pumpkin fest franklin ncPUMPKINFEST During this celebration of the autumn harvest, you can take part in some traditional and some very non-traditional fall festivities.

It features the infamous "Punkin Roll" down Phillips Street, costume contests, parade, and more.

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Winter Wonderland is held the first Friday following Thanksgiving, in downtown Franklin, North Carolina. Town hill is transformed into an old-fashioned holiday atmosphere as the streets and "windows come alive" with living scenes from Franklin's past.

THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND FRANKLIN, NC

There's never a lack of anything to do in the Franklin, North Carolina area. Below is a sampling of life in Franklin throughout the year.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

This is the area's newest state-of-the-art entertainment venue. Opening in July 2009 the theatre will feature great stars including the Oak Ridge Boys, Ronnie Milsap, Charlie Daniels, broadway style productions, and more! Click on the title above to visit their site.

GEM MINING / GEM MINES

Franklin has been long known as the "Gem Capital of the World" and you can spend many fun days looking for ruby, sapphire and other native stones to the Franklin, NC area. Most mines are open Spring, Sumer and Fall. Below is a list of mines and links to their websites where available.

MUSEUMS

Franklin is home to not just one but four great museums that showcase our heritage. Click on any of the links below to be taken to their websites.

PICKIN' ON THE SQUARE

Sponsored by the Town of Franklin, this FREE outdoor event is held each Saturday evening Memorial Day Weekend through October. Pickin on the Square is held outdoors on the square in downtown Franklin and features a variety of music from mountain music to rock, square dancing, and much more.

HIKING

Franklin, North Carolina is situated just minutes from the world famous Appalachian Trail. The AT brings thousands of hikers to our area each year to explore the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Nantahala National Forest. The lesser know but just a beautiful Bartram Trail also runs near Franklin and in Highlands, North Carolina as well.

dry falls franklin ncWATERFALLS

The Franklin area is home to many breathtaking waterfalls. Just minutes from downtown you can literally walk behind the 75 foot cascade of Dry Falls, see the elegant Bridal Veil Falls, and view the roaring 250ft Cullsaja Falls.

GOLF

The Franklin and Highlands, North Carolina area is home to plenty of great golf from challenging nine holers to championship courses. Here is a listing of golf courses open to the public in the Franklin, NC area. There are also more than a dozen members only world caliber golf courses in the area.

Franklin Golf Course
High Hampton Inn & Country Club - Cashiers, North Carolina
Highlands Golf & Country Club
Mill Creek Country Club - Franklin, North Carolina

DINING

Whether you want some fast or an elegant dinner try one of the Franklin area's great eateries. Enjoy home cooking where the locals go, Sunset Restaurant or the Normandy. Caffe REL and Yahti's offer more upscale cuisine. You can also enjoy great BBQ at Fat Buddies or catch the game on more than a dozen flat screen TVs at Mulligan's Sports Bar & Grille.

2013 FRANKLIN, NC CALENDAR OF EVENTS

  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - Franklin, NC's 1,500 seat state-of-the-art facility presents the finest in performing arts. With the main focus on family entertainment, the Smoky Mountain Center is a great place to come and enjoy a good time with all that Franklin has to offer. Call 866-273-4615 or visit www.greatmountainmusic.com for ticket availability.



  • March 29 & 30 - April Fool's Trail Days & Hiker Bash - Come to Historic Downtown Franklin, North Carolina as we celebrate our love and passion for the Appalachian Trail. For information call (828) 524-2516.
  • May 11 – “Airing of the Quilts” - Mothers Day weekend
    Springtime meant that it was time for Spring cleaning and the "Airing of the Quilts" and other bed linens. Downtown Franklin will be alive with quilts and have a special celebration from 10-4.
  • June 14 to 16 – Taste of Scotland Weekend / Back for 2013!
    Back for 2013, this celebration of the area's Scottish heritage features an amazing line up of activities. Enjoy Fun, Food, Fashion, Music, Dancers, Games, Clans, Border Collie Demonstrations, Crafters, Contiunous Entertainment and Culture for the whole family!
  • July 4 - 4th of July Parade in Historic Downtown Franklin 10:00 am until 1 pm. Parade begins at 10:00 am.
  • July 20 –10th Annual Franklin Folk Festival - A celebration of Appalachian heritage in Downtown Franklin. Over 40 living exhibits of authentic mountain living, food, entertainment and more. Call 828-524-2516 ext. 304 for details.

  • September 11 to 14 - 60th Annual Macon County Fair - One of the few, true agricultural fairs in the United States celebrates its Diamond Jubilee in 2013. Held at the Wayne Proffitt Agricultural Center just south of Franklin, NC on U.S. 441.
  • October 25 & 26 - 17th Annual Pumpkin Fest

    • October 25 - Hayrides from Shops at River Walk from 3pm - 6pm, After School treats for the kids from 3pm - 5pm.

    • October 26 - Street festival along Main Street with crafters, Famous Pumpkin Roll, Live Music all day, Pie Eating Contest, Games, Costume Contest and Parade along with Food. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 828-524-2516 for more information. Come join the festivities.

  • November 11 - Veteran's Parade - Downtown Franklin 11 AM. Contact 828-524-2516 for more information.
  • November 30 - Cookies with Santa - 10am to 1pm - Franklin Town Hall - Bring your kids to this free event to meet Santa and have cookies. Letters to Santa can also be written.
  • December 6 - Winter Wonderland - Franklin's Holiday Festival-Historic downtown Franklin will be changed into a Winter Wonderland. The event will be one night only from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Live music, Santa Clause, wagon rides. Contact 828-524-2516 for more information.

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This is the official site for the town of Franklin, North Carolina. You'll find plenty of great information on Franklin as well as activities and events, and details of town government operations.


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This is the official website for the Town of Franklin Tourism Development Authority. There is a tremendous amount of information on life in the town of Franklin, North Carolina here including festivals and other events, outdoor activities and much more.


franklin chamber of commerce

The Franklin Chamber of Commerce website is packed with information on things to do and more valuable information about Franklin, NC and the area including gem mining, rafting, hiking, biking, shopping, waterfalls, and much more.

oak hill country inn franklin nc

The Oak Hill Country Inn Bed and Breakfast in Franklin, North Carolina invites you to experience the joys of living in a more gracious time. Built in 1888 and fully restored. You'll have an incredible stay in Franklin here.


georgia mountain fair

Located just of few miles from Franklin, NC in Hiawassee, Georgia is the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. From great concerts to arts & crafts, you'll find plenty to do in the Franklin area.

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Thrill to the challenge and excitement of whitewater rafting on the most popular River in the Southeast. Enjoy the scenic splendor of the Nantahala National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains as you paddle the clean cold waters of the Nantahala River. The Nantahala is known as one of the best whitewater rafting destination in the U.S.!


cherokee north carolina

 

The Cherokee Indians were the first to be charmed by the natural beauty of the mountains, fresh flowing streams and rivers, and clear blue sky in what they called "Land of the Blue Smoke", or Smoky Mountains as we know them today. Now it's your turn to be charmed.


cataloochee ski resort

 

During the winter months discover North Carolina snow skiing at it's best at the Cataloochee Ski Area just minutes from Franklin, NC. The ski resort always has great packages for all ages and is a great way to take in the seasons in the North Carolina Mountains.


john c campbell folk school

 

Located in scenic Brasstown, North Carolina, the Folk School offers year-round weeklong and weekend classes for adults in craft, art, music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature studies, photography and writing.


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Angel Medical Center is a full service, nonprofit, Critical Access Hospital, located in Franklin, North Carolina.Angel Medical Center’s mission of providing health care to the community can be traced back to 1923. One of their latest additions is a digital mammography system allowing AMC to more readily spot abnormalities and diagnose breast cancer in its earliest stages.

    
 

 

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