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.

 

 

Pumpkinfest

10:00 am | Saturday, Oct 29th
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Pumpkinfest – Franklin’s favorite celebration of fall returns October 29 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The festival stretches along Main Street and its avenues and offers tons of festive fun for families.

What to Expect

Church of the City Kids’ Zone
Third Avenue South will be transformed into a full block of free children’s activities from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Bouncy houses, pony rides, face painting, games, a dedicated preschool area, and much more will keep the small fry entertained for hours.

Costume Contests
Costume contests for both humans and pets will take place on the Heritage Stage on the Public Square.  Costume contest categories are ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-11, 12+, groups, and pets.

Live Entertainment
Two stages will feature full lineups of music and dance performances.

Arts and Crafts Vendors
More than 80 artists and crafts people with handmade wares will line Main Street from Second to Fifth Avenues.  Don’t miss the unique shopping opportunities.

Street Festival Food
Old favorites like corn dogs, funnel cakes, fried catfish, and chicken tenders will join some newer offerings in two dedicated food zones:  around the Public Square, and on Fourth Avenue South.

Chili Cook Off
The Franklin Tomorrow Chili Cook Off will take place on Third Avenue North.  For more information, click here.

The Great Pumpkin
Franklin’s Sister City, Carleton Place, Canada, is again growing our Great Pumpkin.  Stop by its location on the Public Square and guess its weight for a chance at a fabulous prize.

Extreme Pumpkin Carving
Check out the Leiper’s Fork Carving Club as they demonstrate their carving skills with pumpkins.

Circus Entertainment
 Nashville-based circus group Beyond Wings will perform Halloween-themed aerial arts!

Grave Matters:  The Stories Behind the Stones
After dark, Franklin’s historic cemeteries will come to life with first-person stories of some of the folks buried there. The cemetery tours will run from 7 – 9 p.m. For more information or tickets, click here.

Photo Ops
Be sure to bring the camera!  Photo ops will abound!

Parking
In addition to the parking in and around the downtown area, parking and shuttle service will be available from Church of the City and Harlinsdale Farm for $1 per person each way.  No pets, non-folding strollers, or food or drink except bottled water is allowed on the trolleys.

For more information please visit Pumpkinfest.

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.

 

Thompson’s Station Dog & Pony Show 5K

8:00 am | Saturday, Sep 24th
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Annual Fall Festival Dog & Pony Show

 

The Dog & Pony Show 5K kicks off Thompson’s Station’s premier annual event, “The Dog & Pony Show”. Hosted by Nashville Running Company, this trail race spans the entire beautiful Alexander Trail. After the 5K race, stick around for the free, all-day family festival which includes live music, a kids zone of activities and games, dog arena, equine attractions, artisan and food vendors and more. Proceeds from the race and festival benefit the city of Thompson’s Station.

Great Americana Barbecue Festival

10:00 am | Saturday, Aug 27th
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Great American BBQ Festival Franklin TNThe Great Americana Barbecue Festival in Franklin, TN!

On August 27th, 2016 the air in Franklin, Tennessee will be filled with the sweet aroma of hickory smoke and simmering sauce for the inaugural ‘Great Americana Barbecue Festival’ at Harlinsdale Farm. Visitors will enjoy some of the most “finger licking good” barbecue around, prepared by professional pit masters and iron chefs from across the country – all within the town limits of Franklin, TN – “the best small town in America” –  according to Southern Living and Trip Advisor.

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 67th year.

Barbecue will take center stage with vendors, grilling demonstrations, a whole hog smoking contest, and a Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) sanctioned barbecue competition, featuring 60 teams competing in five categories for over $8,000 in total cash 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 beers (21+). Additionally, the festival will feature live music, craft vendors, a variety of food vendors and a kid’s zone with Touch A Truck and all sorts of ways for the little ‘pit masters’ to run, jump and play.

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!

Come experience the Great Americana Barbecue Festival. It is great barbecue and great fun, all for a great cause.

For tickets and more information, please visit Great Americana Barbecue Festival.

Franklin Hot Air Balloon Festival

3:00 pm | Saturday, May 14th
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Located in beautiful FrFranklin Hot Air Balloon Festival Franklin TNanklin, Tennessee at the Westhaven community, the Franklin Hot Air Balloon Festival is destined to become one of Franklin’s top family-friendly events.

With an estimated attendance of 5,000 guests, this event will provide an affordable, fun opportunity for the whole family. The event with include craft vendors, live music, food trucks, KidZone and conclude with a spectactular hot air balloon glow at dusk. This is an event people will not want to miss. The event will start at 3PM in the afternoon and will conclude at 9PM after the balloon glow.

For tickets and much more information please visit Franklin Hot Air Balloon Festival. 

Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes Run for Kids – Brentwood

6:30 am | Saturday, Apr 16th
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On Saturday, April 16, 2016, Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes will host their annual Run for Kids races. The event includes a timed 5K Run/Walk, 2-Mile Family Fun Run, a 1-Mile Kids’ Run and more. The event raises awareness and funds for the TBCH’s Brentwood Campus, and will enable staff to take care of up to 33 children at any one time.

Schedule
6:30am – Registration
7:30am – 5K Run/Walk
7:30am – 2-Mile Family Fun Run
8:30am – Kids 1-Mile Run (12 and under)
9:00am – Awards Ceremony

For more information please visit Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes Run for Kids.

About TBCH
For 125 years, Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes has proudly served Tennessee communities, providing loving homes for children who have been orphaned, abandoned, neglected and many times abused. Our mission is to minister the love of Jesus Christ to children and families in crisis, accepting all children regardless of race, creed or socio-economic background. We do not accept government funding and rely on gifts from supporters, so that we may continue to teach our children Christian values.

Today, TBCH has five locations throughout Tennessee and cares for approximately 200 children each year through our residential care program. In recent years, we also began the Denise and George Shinn Foster Care Program, through which we train and equip families in our community to receive and care for children through Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services system.

 

Pumpkinfest

10:00 am | Saturday, Oct 24th
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pumpkinfestOctober 24, 2015 from 10:00am to 6:00pm in Historic Downtown Franklin TN

Franklin’s favorite celebration of fall returns! The festival stretches along Main Street and its avenues and offers tons of festive fun for families.

Attendees can expect a day of live music, costume contests, an array of arts and crafts booths, a chili cook-off and so much more!! Church of the City will sponsor a full block of free children’s activities on Third Avenue South.

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.

For more information please visit Pumpkinfest.

Dog & Pony Show

9:00 am | Saturday, Sep 26th
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The Dog & Pony Show Thomson Station TN

 

Thompson’s Station’s premier annual event “The Dog & Pony Show” returns to Thompson’s Station Park on Saturday, September 26, 2015.  This free, all-day family festival includes live music, a kids zone of activities and games, Fresh Canine Flying Frisbee Dogs, equine attractions, artisan and food vendors and more. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Thompson’s Station Community Association (TSCA), which funds parks and community projects.

For more information please visit Dog & Pony Show.