PUMPKINFEST

10:00 am | Saturday, Oct 27th
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Pumpkinfest in downtown Franklin, TN, festivals, shopping, family events, kids activities and more!35th Annual Family Fun Festival

Pumpkinfest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family fall festival that will return in it’s 35th year on October 27, 2018! With over 65,000 people in attendance, the festival stretches along Main Street in downtown Franklin, TN, and its avenues, and offers tons of festive fun for families! There will be a Church of the City Kids’ Zone, Costume Contests, Live Entertainment, Arts and Crafts Vendors, Street Festival Food & Beer Tent, guess the weight of The Great Pumpkin, Extreme Pumpkin Carving, Photo Ops and more! 

Producing Pumpkinfest is just one of the many activities of The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. Since 1967 the non-profit group has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s historic, architectural and geographic resources; in short, saving the places that matter.

 

 

The Great Americana BBQ Festival

3:21 pm | Monday, Aug 20th
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The Great Americana BBQ Festival in Franklin, TN, entertainment and events with live music, great food, family activities, antiques and much more!

On August 25th, 2018 the air in Franklin, Tennessee will be filled with the sweet aroma of hickory smoke and simmering sauce for the 3rd annual ‘Great Americana Barbecue Festival’ at Harlinsdale Farm. From 10 AM to 4 PM visitors will enjoy some of the most “finger licking good” barbecue around, prepared by professional pit masters and Backyard BBQ Teams from across the country.

Barbecue will take center stage with vendors, grilling demonstrations  and a Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) sanctioned barbecue competition, featuring teams from around the country competing in five categories for over $10,000 in total cash and prizes. Festival goers will be able to join in on the judging by selecting the “People’s Champion”.

Patrons will enjoy local artisan flavors from Tennessee distilleries and craft brewers (21+). Additionally, the festival will feature live music, craft vendors and a special “BBQ Alley” . 

The music stage will feature some of the biggest and brightest young talent Music City has to offer. Plenty of special events during the day will make this a “must attend” event for the entire family! Make sure to check out our Kids Zone for the little pit masters.

A variety of local car clubs will be showing off more than 80 spectacular antique and specialty cars on the festival grounds.  Special attractions will include a restored Good Humor Ice Cream truck and a restored 1927 Fire Truck that will be available for rides.

The Great Americana BBQ Festival is a family-friendly event, with tickets for adults starting at $5.00, and kids aged 12 and under entering free of charge.

This year the BBQ weekend will kick off with a special event Friday Night August 24th.  The “Flavor of Franklin” opens up the weekend with a celebration of the area’s best food and beverages.  Over 20 local restaurants and specialty food vendors will be on hand to give you a taste of some amazing food. 

Live music will be playing on the main stage for your entertainment.  Craft beer and cocktails will be for sale at the Flavor of Franklin Bar.  Tickets for the Flavor of Franklin will be available for $20 online as well as at the gate.

As an added attraction to the Flavor of Franklin our competitor’s area will be open so that you can see the Pitmasters preparing for the competition.  You never know, you might just see one of the secret ingredients or extra steps that wins the competition this year.

The BBQ festival is hosted by The Franklin BBQ Society and The Franklin Noon Rotary Club (FNRC). The FNRC has dedicated over six decades of service to its community and has distributed over two million dollars to local charities. FNRC continues to produce The Franklin Rodeo, Williamson County’s longest running annual event, celebrating its 70th year.

See: www.GreatAmericanaBBQFestival.com for more information

2018 “Franklin on the Fourth” in Downtown Franklin

10:00 am | Wednesday, Jul 4th
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The annual Independence Day celebration begins at 10 a.m. on July 4th 

This year’s 4th of July Celebration will focus on family fun and include great music, quality crafts, tasty food, antique cars, and a large kids zone.  Downtown Franklin is the perfect location to have a festival and community event such as “Franklin on the Fourth”. 
 
The free festival kicks off at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4th, with bluegrass music playing from the stage.  Food vendors include everything from roasted corn on the cob to BBQ, ice cream to nachos; and corn dogs to smoothies.  Craft vendors will fill the area with wood working, jewelry and other handmade items. 
 
Food and craft booths will fill the downtown square.  Antique cars will line Main Street between the square and 4th Avenue.  The kid’s zone on 3rd Avenue North will have inflatables, a petting zoo, and pony rides.  The always fun Children’s Parade begins lining up at 4:45 and starts at 5 p.m.  Registration for the parade is free and goes on all day at the Lions Club booth, which also will be selling water.
 
Live entertainment, including many popular groups, continues throughout the day with a variety of music genres including Bluegrass, Country, Soul, and Pop.  The final group of the day will be preceded by the Old Glory Chapter of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution reading the Declaration of Independence, and the singing of the “National Anthem”.
 
Franklin on the Fourth ends at 8 p.m. to give attendees time to get to the Fireworks Display at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm.  The display, put on by the City of Franklin and its sponsors, will begin at approximately 9 p.m.
 
“Franklin on the Fourth” is coordinated by the Franklin Lions Club and TN Events in conjunction with the City of Franklin.  All proceeds benefit the Franklin Lions Club Charities. 
 
REMEMBER !!
The tradition of the “Children’s Parade” will continue and begin at 5:00 p.m. (Children will begin lining up at a designated marked location on 4th Avenue South at 4:45 p.m.) There will be Prizes for best costume and decorated bikes and wagons! 

Blackberry Jam Music Festival

12:00 pm | Saturday, Jun 23rd
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Join Hard Bargain Association on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Boyd Mill Farm for the 15th annual Blackberry Jam Music Festival, presented by Scout’s Pub and bringing a talented, diverse line-up of musicians and our community together, and all for a great cause.

The Blackberry Jam is proud to announce this year’s headliner is Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist and Hall of Fame legend Charlie McCoy!

Charlie has performed with musicians including Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Chet Atkins, Waylon Jennings and Loretta Lynn.

The 2018 Blackberry Jam Music Festival, presented by Scout’s Pub and hosted by Reckless Johnny Wales, brings together musicians from several states, but focuses on our homegrown talent from Middle Tennessee and all for a great cause. This year’s Jam benefits Hard Bargain Association.

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Noon-2PM – Children’s Program
2PM-10PM – Main Event

 

IT’S TIME FOR THE BLACKBERRY JAM THIS SATURDAY

2:35 pm | Thursday, Jun 21st
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Hey Blackberry Jam Fans! The Blackberry Jam is THIS SATURDAY, June 23! BUY TICKETS NOW!
 
Come join us out at Boyd Mill Berry Farm in Franklin – we start at noon with a two-hour children’s
program featuring Lauren McKenzie, Farmer Jason and Roger Day! Performances continue throughout
the day and into the evening.
 

Our headliner:
Country Music Hall of Famer
CHARLIE McCOY and the Legends Jam
 

Outstanding Lineup Also Features
The McCrary Sisters
Presented by – Scouts Pub
 
Also performing: Carol & Dale, Renee Armand, The Carmonas, Stuffy Shmitt, Tray and Jo Ann
Eppes, Teresa, Joe Hott and more! Hosted by Reckless Johnny Wales! BUY TICKETS NOW!
 
Tickets are $15 at the gate, or purchased in advance for just $10. 
(Advance ticket sales end at 6 PM Friday, June 22nd.)
Children 12 and under free. Gate opens at 11:30 AM.
 
 See you this Saturday!

15th Annual Main Street Brewfest to Take Place in Franklin Saturday, March 17

7:07 pm | Friday, Mar 16th
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Brewfest, a festival in Franklin, TN, find events, festivals, restaurants, antiques, shopping and kids and family events in downtown Franklin on FranklinIS.

Downtown Franklin, TN Things to Do

 

On Saturday, March 17, from 5 – 8 p.m, the Downtown Franklin Association will host its popular Main Street Brewfest on St. Patrick’s Day, and with the luck of the Irish, guests will have the opportunity to participate in more than 50 tastings with more than 70 craft beers. The annual festival is presented by Lipman Brothers and hosted in Historic Downtown Franklin in the Public Square,109 Third Avenue South, Franklin, TN.

In addition to the large assortment of brews, the St. Patrick’s Day festival will feature live music by Boomerang and food trucks. Guests must have a ticket to participate in the beer tastings but not to enjoy the festivities. Main Street will be open to all pedestrian traffic and restaurants and many shops will remain open for business.

Franklin’s Main Street Brewfest is produced by the Downtown Franklin Association, a nationally accredited Main Street Program and a division of the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County. Proceeds from the event go to the continued revitalization and promotion of the 16-block historic district, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and designated by the National Trust as a Great American Main Street and a Preserve America Community.

 

About Downtown Franklin Association

The Downtown Franklin Association, established in 1984, is a non-profit committed to historic preservation and community vibrancy. Since its founding, the DFA has helped spearhead the revitalization of Franklin’s historic downtown core. Working in partnership with the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County, property owners, city and county government, local businesses and merchants in our historic retail district, the Downtown Franklin Association (DFA) has helped create one of the nation’s Main Street success stories. For more information, visit www.downtownfranklintn.com.

Pumpkinfest

10:00 am | Saturday, Oct 28th
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PumpkinFest Franklin, TN FranklinIsThe Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County – Pumpkinfest

Pumpkinfest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family fall festival that will return in it’s 34th year on October 28, 2017!

With over 65,000 people in attendance, the festival stretches along Main Street in downtown Franklin, and its avenues, and offers tons of festive fun for families!

Producing Pumpkinfest is just one of the many activities of The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. Since 1967 the non-profit group has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s historic, architectural and geographic resources; in short, saving the places that matter.

Oktoberfest at Oaklands Mansion

5:00 pm | Saturday, Sep 23rd
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by Deidre copyMurfreesboro, Tenn. —Oaklands will host its third-annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 23rd from 5:00 to 9:00pm. This unique “fun-raiser” supports Oaklands Mansion and features many local craft brewers such as Kinship Brews, Mantra Artisan Ales, Mid-State Brewsters, Mid-State Brew Crew, Monkey Farm, Mos Alesley Brewing, Overall Brewing, Panther Creek Brews, Sinking Creek Farms, Smackdab Brewing, Steel Barrel Brewing Company, VonSeitz Theoreticales, Vitruvian Artisan Ales, as well as Murfreesboro’s own, The Green Dragon Pub and Brewery. In addition to this impressive list of craft brewers, we also welcome the number one independently owned cider producer in the nation, Bold Rock. They are bringing their multi award-winning IPAs.

Festival-goers will experience energetic live music from local bands Smokebreak and The Accidental Trio and enjoy delicious treats from local food trucks such as Christie Q’s BBQ, Coma Food, and FitzWillys. While at Oaklands, visit our friends from Middle Tennessee State University’s Fermentation Science Program. They are joining us for the evening to share information about their exciting new program and the art of craft beer.  Don’t miss a thing! You can also watch local games on our giant screen.

Oktoberfest 2017 at Oaklands Mansion is made possible by the generosity of our presenting sponsors, Gray CPA, PLLC, Regal Title and VIP Murfreesboro.  

Advanced admission for craft beer drinkers $35

Advanced admission for designated drivers $15

Gate admission for craft beer drinkers $40

Gate admission for designated drivers $20

Advance sales will run until 4pm on September 22, 2017.

Tickets available at Oaklands Mansion’s Visitors Center and on our website: OaklandsMansion.org. Find Oaklands Mansion on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  

Bluegrass Along the Harpeth

10:00 am | Saturday, Jul 22nd
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bluegrass along the harpeth franklin tn -Bluegrass Along the Harpeth – July. 21-22 2017 – Town Square – Franklin, TN

Always held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in Franklin, TN over the years. Most recently it has made it’s home on the town square.  The historic backdrop is the perfect place for our weekend of music in honor of Franklin’s own Grand Ole Opry stars Sam and Kirk McGee. This festival is put on and operated by old time musicians and dancers. It’s their love for the music and its preservation that make this festival special and a not-to-be-missed event every year.

July 21st 7pm until 10pm
July 22nd 10am until 10pm

Bluegrass Along the Harpeth

7:00 pm | Friday, Jul 21st
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bluegrass along the harpeth franklin tn -Bluegrass Along the Harpeth – July. 21-22 2017 – Town Square – Franklin, TN

Always held the 4th weekend in July, Bluegrass Along the Harpeth was started in 1991 and has had several homes in Franklin, TN over the years. Most recently it has made it’s home on the town square.  The historic backdrop is the perfect place for our weekend of music in honor of Franklin’s own Grand Ole Opry stars Sam and Kirk McGee. This festival is put on and operated by old time musicians and dancers. It’s their love for the music and its preservation that make this festival special and a not-to-be-missed event every year.

July 21st 7pm until 10pm
July 22nd 10am until 10pm
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