Main Street Festival

11:00 am | Sunday, Apr 26th

Join us for one of the most anticipated–and popular–events of the year in Williamson County! The two-day weekend event will feature more than 200 artisans & crafters, dynamic live entertainment for all ages, a dedicated kids’ areas and an international food court.

The festivities will run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a street dance continuing until 10 p.m. Saturday night. Activities will re-open at 11 a.m. on Sunday and continue to 6 p.m.

What to Expect

The event is expected to attract more than 130,000 visitors to a full slate of family-oriented activities, non-stop musical entertainment and international flavors of more than 20 food vendors.

The centerpiece of Main Street Festival is a juried arts and crafts show featuring some 200 vendors with original and hand crafted wares. Oil and watercolor paintings, pottery, jewelry, furniture, woodworking, ornamental iron, stained glass, photography, home and garden accents, birdhouses, leatherwork, and much more will be showcased on Main Street from First to Fifth Avenues.

In addition to a juried arts and crafts show, the festival offers a special area of children’s activities on Third Avenue South between City Hall and the Old Courthouse.

Entertainment

Free entertainment is offered continuously on two stages: one on the Public Square and another on Fourth Avenue North. The full line up will be released later, but both up-and-comers and longstanding favorites will entertain the crowd. A beer tent on Fourth Avenue South will feature pub-style entertainment such as karaoke and corn hole. A kids’ zone on Third Avenue South will offer a variety of inflatables, train and pony rides, a petting zoo, bungee jump, and other activities for a small fee.

Food

No street festival is complete without food, and more than 20 food vendors will offer a tasty variety of everything from roasted corn on the cob and stuffed baked potatoes to fish tacos, Greek gyros, and Asian and Mexican cuisines. Don’t forget the Southern fare! Barbecue, burgers and hot dogs, funnel cakes, kettle corn and more will be available.

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3X3 Art Show

6:00 pm | Saturday, Apr 25th

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The Copper Fox Gallery, Leiper’s Creek Gallery, and David Arms are joining hands again. 3X3 (three by three) represents three galleries, three shows and equals one magical evening in the country.

Saturday, April 25th • 6-9pm in Historic Lieper’s Fork

Main Street Festival

10:00 am | Saturday, Apr 25th

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The festivities will run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a street dance continuing until 10 p.m. Saturday night. Activities will re-open at 11 a.m. on Sunday and continue to 6 p.m.

What to Expect

The event is expected to attract more than 130,000 visitors to a full slate of family-oriented activities, non-stop musical entertainment and international flavors of more than 20 food vendors.

In addition to a juried arts and crafts show, the festival offers a special area of children’s activities on Third Avenue South between City Hall and the Old Courthouse.

Entertainment

Food

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McGavock Dinner

6:30 pm | Friday, Apr 24th

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The McGavock Dinner is our special way of honoring major donors of The Battle of Franklin Trust. At this annual black tie event held at Carnton Plantation, guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a gourmet dinner. Reservations are required. Please contact Morgan Harris at (615) 794-0903 or morgan@battleoffranklintrust.org for more information.

The Big Payback

5:59 pm | Wednesday, Apr 22nd

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The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s The Big Payback is a 24-hour, online giving event to increase philanthropy in the 40 counties we serve. The Big Payback is on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 and will inspire Middle Tennesseans to come together, show their pride in their community, and contribute to support the life-changing work of local nonprofit organizations.

How it Works
For 24-hours beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, donors can make gifts to participating nonprofits that are located in or provide services in the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee. Donations will be amplified by incentives, bonuses and additional prizes. It will be a race to the finish!

Click here for FAQ’s about The Big Payback.

Contact Rebecca Finley at rfinley@cfmt.org or 615-321-4939 for more information.

25th Annual Franklin Jazz Festival

11:00 am | Saturday, Apr 18th

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“Jazz & Blues, Students & Pros”

Saturday, April 18^th, 2015

The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN

In conjunction with Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission

General Information

The 2015 Franklin Jazz Festival is celebrating its twenty fifth year. The festival has the distinction of being not only one of the longest running, but also one of the top jazz festivals in the Southeast. The Franklin Jazz Festival stage will be located in Liberty Hall, along with arts, crafts, food and beverages. The art that will be displayed and sold is provided by this year’s nonprofit beneficiary, the Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission. The WCCAC exists to promote, encourage, educate, and advocate the cultural arts in Williamson County Tennessee. This year’s festival has moved to the spring to facilitate this year’s theme, “Jazz & Blues, Students & Pros”, which shines the light on middle Tennessee’s school jazz programs. School groups will perform during the day and professional groups will perform in the evening.

Arbor Day Celebration

10:00 am | Saturday, Apr 18th

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Activities for Kids and Family in Franklin, TN

Please join The Franklin Tree Commission and the City of Franklin Parks Department for tons of fun in the trees with opportunities in tree climbing, kids’ activities, food, information and free tree saplings at Pinkerton Park in Franklin from 10am-2pm.

Master tree climbing instructor Tim Kovar, from Tree Climbing Planet will guide individuals into the crown of a tree for a public tree climb with several stations, all certified equipment will be provided during this annual family friendly event. Participants will ascend into the tree using the same rope-and-saddle method that canopy researchers use. “Getting up into a tree – being surrounded by the branches – is just a great way to explore nature,” said Tim Kovar. “Not only is it just plain fun, it connects us with the natural world in a way that not many people are exposed to.”

The tree climb is free and open to the public. Participants must be at least six years old and be wearing closed-toe shoes. For more information please check out the website or email specific questions to parksinfo@franklintn.gov

A Vintage Affair – Meet The Vintner Preview Party and Main Event

5:30 pm | Friday, Apr 17th

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Meet The Vintner Preview Party – Friday, April 17th

Our annual Meet The Vintner Preview Party (formally the Sommelier Preview Party) will be held in the courtyard outside Jamison Hall from 5:30 to 7 p.m. It will feature fine cigars, special wine tastings from Cederquist Wine Company, Robledo Family Winery, Trifecta Wines, Anderson’s Conn Valley and Barnett Vineyards, champagne and hors d’oeuvres by Red Pony Catering. Guests of the MTV Preview Party may begin viewing the silent auction items prior to the start of the Main Event. Tickets are $125 and includes admission to the Main Event. Business casual attire.

2015 Main Event – Friday, April 17th

The doors of Jamison Hall will open at 7 p.m. for the Main Event featuring numerous wine tasting stations, several fabulous food stations and many wonderful live, silent and wine auction items to bid on, including hundreds of wines. Feature food stations include: Catering and Events by Suzette, Olivia Olive Oil, Southern City Flavors, among others. Featrued wine stations: Brinkmanns W&S. Red Dog W&S, Moon W&S, Arrington Vineyards, TennSouth Distillery, & Robledo Family Winery

Visit website for more information.

A Vintage Affair is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to raising money for Williamson County charities benefiting women and children in need. AVA hosts various events throughout the year which include: wine, spirit & food tastings, live and silent auctions, A Fashion Affair, and The Grape Stomp.

A Vintage Affair Goes Country

6:30 pm | Thursday, Apr 16th

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A Vintage Affair Goes Country – Thursday, April 16th

On Thursday, April 16, AVA patrons will gather at Green’s Grocery in Historic Leiper’s Fork for “A Vintage Affair Goes Country.” This event was formerly known as “Vintage Champagne and Vintage Country Music.”
At this boots and blue jeans event, guests will taste wonderful California wines, TN BBQ s and cold beer in an old Tennessee atmosphere. Entertainment will be provided by Brooklyhn Woods. Tickets are $75. Doors open at 6pm. Cowboy/country attire.

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Main Street Festival

12:00 am | Thursday, Apr 16th

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MAIN STREET FESTIVAL RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN; XFINITY AS TITLE SPONSOR

One of the Southeast’s Most Popular Events Expected to Bring Over 130,000 to Williamson County

FRANKLIN, Tenn — The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County is pleased to announce the return of Main Street Festival, scheduled for April 25-26 in Historic Downtown Franklin. With Xfinity as the annual event’s title sponsor, organizers say spring’s premier celebration will be bigger and better this year

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and to expect a full weekend of arts and crafts, music and dance, children’s activities, food and fun.

With Main Street closed to traffic from First to Fifth Avenues, Xfinity Main Street Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 25; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 26. Admission is free.

“We are thrilled to welcome Xfinity as the title sponsor of this year’s event,” said Mary Pearce, executive director of the Heritage Foundation. “This is a relationship that has been developing for a while, and we are so happy that it has culminated in this title sponsorship. Franklin’s reputation as a destination to shop, eat and play is a natural fit with Xfinity’s entertainment brand. With their support we are able to offer an even better lineup of entertainment for the whole family at the Xfinity Main Street Festival.”

“We are proud to be the title sponsor for the 32nd annual Main Street Festival in Franklin,” said Sara Jo Walker, Director of Public Relations for Comcast. “Comcast has been dedicated to investing in technology infrastructure in Franklin and Williamson County for many years, but this sponsorship underscores our ongoing commitment to the community as well.”

The centerpiece of Xfinity Main Street Festival is a juried arts and crafts show featuring some 200 vendors with original and hand crafted wares. Original paintings, pottery, jewelry, furniture, woodworking, ornamental iron, stained glass, photography, home and garden accents, leatherwork, and much more will be showcased on Main Street from First to Fifth Avenues. Arts and crafts will be on display from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday, and again from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday

Free entertainment will be offered continuously on two stages. The Xfinity Stage on the Public Square will feature local bands playing a variety of genres: Indie, Country, Rock, Bluegrass, Gospel and more. Eric Heatherly and his “Goats of Kudzu” will headline a Saturday night street dance on the Public Square from 8:30 – 10 p.m. The Heritage Stage located on Fourth Avenue North will feature a variety of local dance groups, including the Ann Carroll School of Dance, Tommy Jackson’s Rocky Top Revue and the Nashville Ballet.

A beer tent on Fourth Avenue South will feature pub-style entertainment such as karaoke and corn hole. A kids’ zone on Third Avenue South will offer a variety of inflatables, train and pony rides, a petting zoo, bungee jump and other activities for a small fee.

Returning this year is the very popular carnival component, located this year on Second Ave. N., on the Harpeth Square development site. Carnival activities kick off at 5 p.m. on Thursday.

Off-site parking and shuttle bus service will be available at The People’s Church on Hwy. 96 and Harlinsdale Farm on Franklin Road on both Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday, off-site parking will be available only at Harlinsdale Farm. Shuttle service to downtown Franklin will be available for $1 per person per ride. Food, beverage, pets and non-folding strollers are not permitted on the trolleys.

For more information and a complete line up of entertainers, visit franklinmainstreetfest.com.

About The Heritage Foundation

The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving the historic resources in Franklin and Williamson County, Tennessee. The Heritage Foundation produces eight event series and festivals each year to attract visitors to downtown Franklin, and to promote the benefits of historic preservation. To learn more, go to www.historicfranklin.com.