Heritage Foundation’s Pumpkinfest to Return to Downtown Franklin Oct. 26

5:24 pm | Thursday, Sep 26th
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Pumpkinfest, a fall festival in Franklin, TN, family events, kids activities, restaurants, shopping, fun family events and more.

Sponsored by Jackson, the Fall festival brings back all the best Pumpkinfest highlights with new additions

September 26, 2019 (FRANKLIN, Tenn.) – The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 36th annual Pumpkinfest presented by Jackson® will return to downtown Franklin on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. As the largest Fall festival in Middle Tennessee, Pumpkinfest attracts more than 65,000 visitors of all ages to Main Street.

“Pumpkinfest is a favorite fall tradition for Williamson County residents and visitors from all over,” said Bari Beasley, CEO of the Heritage Foundation. “This family-friendly festival is such an important part of the cultural heritage of Franklin, and we could not be prouder of the offerings we have at this year’s event.”

Since 1967, the 501(c)3 non-profit Heritage Foundation has been producing iconic street festivals in downtown Franklin, TN, initially as a means of economic vitality for the developing community and now as a way to preserve and share our local cultural heritage. The Heritage Foundation is dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s historic, architectural and geographic resources; in short, saving and sharing the places and stories that matter.  

Pumpkinfest highlights include:

  • Our Famous Kids Zone produced by Church of the City from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Free) 
  • Costume Contests:
    • NEW! Revamped costume parade down Main Street
    • People Costume Contest at 11:30 a.m. at the Main Stage 
    • Pet Costume Contest sponsored by Mars Petcare at 2:00 p.m. at the GRSM Acoustic Corner Stage
  • Sister Cities “Great Pumpkin” photo booth and Guess the Weight Contest
  • Extreme Pumpkin Carving sponsored by Parks Realty
  • Hundreds of craft and food vendors
  • Bavarian Bierhaus Beer Garden
  • Leiper’s Fork Distillery Whiskey Lounge
  • NEW! Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens Activities from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • Pre-restoration tours of the main mansion
    • Heritage Classroom activities for kids like candle dipping, pool noodle log cabin building and more
    • Pumpkin patch photo opportunities
    • Presentation about Williamson County Women in History from County Historian Rick Warwick 
  • Heritage Foundation VIP Member Lounge sponsored by Berry Farms
  • Downtown Franklin Rotary Chili Cook-Off
  • Live entertainment on multiple stages
  • Williamson County High School Battle of the Bands presented by Dark Horse Institute

Niya Moon, Corporate Philanthropy Manager from Jackson said, “We are delighted to return as the Presenting Sponsor this year for the 36th Annual Pumpkinfest. What a great way to celebrate fall and support the Heritage Foundation as they work to preserve the communities we call home here in Williamson County.”

This year, there will also be a new mobile app to help visitors maximize their experience and easily locate different activities. Soon, the app will be available to download from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. 

Parking and shuttle services from Franklin Transit Authority will be available from Church of the City and The Park at Harlinsdale Farm for $1 per person each way. No pets, non-folding strollers, food or drink are allowed on the trolleys.

Sponsors and key partners include Jackson, Bavarian Bierhaus, Berry Farms, Church of the City, Dark Horse Institute, Frost Brown Todd, GSRM Law, The Heritage at Brentwood, Leiper’s Fork Distillery, Mars Petcare, Parks Realty, Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, Williamson Medical Center, FOX 17, Franklin Home Page, Hippie Radio 94.5, Mix 92.9, Nashville Scene and YOUR Williamson. 

To register for the people costume contest, pet costume contest or for more information about the festival, visit WilliamsonHeritage.org/Pumpkinfest.

About the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN

Since 1967, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s architectural, geographic and cultural heritage and promoting the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Notable projects include The Franklin Theatre, Roper’s Knob, parts of the Franklin battlefield and the Old, Old Jail. The Foundation brings county history to about 3,000 public, private and homeschooled children each year through the Heritage Classroom program and walking tours of downtown Franklin. Events and festivals produced by the Heritage Foundation such as Main Street Festival, the Heritage Ball, Pumpkinfest and Dickens of a Christmas bring hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors to downtown Franklin each year. The Heritage Foundation owns and operates the “home of first kisses,” The Franklin Theatre, the area’s nationally accredited Main Street Program through the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Downtown Franklin Association, and the organization’s newest division and current restoration and rehabilitation project, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens. For more information about the Heritage Foundation, visit https://williamsonheritage.org.

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Mammal Pelts of Tennessee at Timberland Park

4:03 pm | Monday, Jul 22nd
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Kids activities in Franklin, TN at Timberland Park.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is proud to host ongoing nature programs and events at Timberland Park during the month of July.

Friday, July 26:  

4:30 p.m.  – Mammal Pelts of Tennessee:  Have you ever wanted to feel how soft an otter’s fur is? Or perhaps you want to pet a coyote. This is your chance to do so safely. Come out to Timberland Park for a talk about some of Tennessee’s native mammals and also get a chance to feel their pelts. Register for activity #14899 at www.wcparksandrec.com.

Timberland Park is located at mile marker 437.2 on the historic Natchez Trace Parkway, just south of the Highway 96 entrance and iconic bridge. For questions or additional information, call (615) 232-4154.

Franklin Rec Center Will Host Christmas in July

12:41 pm | Thursday, Jul 11th
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At the Franklin Recreation Complex Outdoor Pool and Splash Park

The Aquatics Division of Williamson County Parks and Recreation (WCPR) will host Christmas in July activities at the Franklin Recreation Complex Outdoor Pool and Splash Park, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., on Thursday, July 18 from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m.  Come take a summer picture with Santa while enjoying holiday music and games. Kona Ice will be at the event with cool treats for purchase. Cost of activities is included with admission.

General admission is $4 for adult swimmers, $2 for seniors (ages 55 and older) and youth (ages 3-17). Children ages 2 and younger are admitted free. All pools and facilities are open to the public.

Visit the aquatics page at www.wcparksandrec.com for details. For more information about any of these activities, contact Aquatic Manager: Andrea Webb, Aquatics Manager at (615) 790-5719 ext. 2026 or
Andrea.Webb@williamsoncounty-tn.gov.

 

 

Footloose the Musical

7:00 pm | Friday, Jun 14th
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36th Annual Main Street Festival

10:00 am | Saturday, Apr 27th
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The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 36th Annual Main Street Festival, Presented by First Tennessee Bank will take place Saturday, April 27, 2019 – Sunday, April 28, 2019.

One of the largest events in the Southeast, the festival is expected to draw a crowd of about 100,000 for a fun-filled weekend of music, arts, and crafts, food and children’s activities.

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival

10:00 am | Sunday, Sep 23rd
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Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival was inspired by friendship, history, experience and the desire to create an authentic music festival. In 2015, musician and Franklin, TN resident Kevin Griffin was on a September morning run through The Park at Harlinsdale, a century-old horse farm recently purchased by the City of Franklin. Kevin was so taken by the rolling hills, natural amphitheaters, and breathtaking vistas of the 230-acre farm, he envisioned it as a natural fit for a music festival venue. Considering Franklin’s music and cultural history, Kevin wanted the community to further appreciate combining this with the beauty and rustic quality of Middle Tennessee in the fall, and with the blessing of the City, began to dream up a music festival to do it justice.

The festival has grown in its three years to double down on the music programming, with six stages and heralded lineups year after year, and has expanded its cultural focus by showcasing hundreds of local artisans, restaurants, food trucks and makers that give context and authenticity to the Pilgrimage experience.

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival

10:00 am | Saturday, Sep 22nd
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Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival was inspired by friendship, history, experience and the desire to create an authentic music festival. In 2015, musician and Franklin, TN resident Kevin Griffin was on a September morning run through The Park at Harlinsdale, a century-old horse farm recently purchased by the City of Franklin. Kevin was so taken by the rolling hills, natural amphitheaters, and breathtaking vistas of the 230-acre farm, he envisioned it as a natural fit for a music festival venue. Considering Franklin’s music and cultural history, Kevin wanted the community to further appreciate combining this with the beauty and rustic quality of Middle Tennessee in the fall, and with the blessing of the City, began to dream up a music festival to do it justice.

The festival has grown in its three years to double down on the music programming, with six stages and heralded lineups year after year, and has expanded its cultural focus by showcasing hundreds of local artisans, restaurants, food trucks and makers that give context and authenticity to the Pilgrimage experience.

Williamson County Fair

6:00 pm | Friday, Aug 3rd
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Williamson County Fair in Franklin, TN, festivals, entertainment, events with great food, kids activities, family activities, rides, shows and more!Recognized among the best anywhere by its peers at the state and international levels, with last year’s event winning awards from the Tennessee Association of Fairs and the International Association of Fairs and Expos, the Williamson County Fair is supported by more than 1,800 volunteers, numerous sponsors, its home county and surrounding communities. Featuring numerous attractions, entertainment, and competitive events, the Fair has grown each summer and continues to be a beacon for agricultural education in Williamson County. 

The 2018 Williamson County Fair runs August 3rd through 11th at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064.

Monday – Thursday: 6:00 PM. – 10:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Sunday: 12:00 noon – 10:00 p.m.

 

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! 

The Friends of Franklin Parks to Host the Best Seats in the House for the Fourth of July Fireworks

4:15 pm | Monday, Jun 25th
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Join the City of Franklin and Friends of Franklin Parks in celebrating the Fourth of July! This Independence Day celebration will feature music, food, and fireworks at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin! The Tractor Supply Co. Arena will be open to the public starting at 5:00 PM for pre-fireworks music by People on the Porch (6:00 PM) and Rubiks Groove (7:00 PM).
 
Sonic will be supplying hot dogs, grilled hamburgers, and corndogs for purchase! And, adult beverages by Lipman will be available including Napa Smith Brewery Beers, Lonely Cow Wines, Hap & Harry’s products, and Hidden Jewel Wines
 
Kids activities will also be hosted in the Tractor Supply Co. Arena. Activities include old-fashioned kids games, craft tent, Padrinos Pops, and Bluegrass Kettle Masters. Bring blankets and chairs to view the entertainment and fireworks show!
 
Please, no outside coolers allowed.
 
Thank you to the Fourth of July Celebration sponsors: City of Franklin and City of Franklin Parks, Sonic, Berry Farms Merchant Group, and Lipman. 
 
 
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