Visit Downtown Franklin on the first Friday of every month! Dozens of locations will have special open-late hours and live musicians will play throughout town. 
Total Eclipse Cookout
Monday, April 8
Savor out-of-this-world food while the celestial show unfolds overhead at Discover Downtown Franklin's Total Eclipse Cookout outside of the City Hall.
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Strawberries on the Square
Friday, May 24
Join us for strawberries, shortcakes, ice cream and whipped topping for only $6.
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Farmers Market
Saturdays, June 1 through September 14
Discover local produce, handcrafted goods made in Indiana and live music from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday morning at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Young’s Creek Park. Follow the Franklin, Indiana Farmer's Market Facebook page for more information.
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Ethos Celebration of the Arts
Saturday, June 22
Enjoy a day-long art extravaganza on North Main Street. This year's Ethos event will be expanded to include even more artists, street musicians, and a beer and wine garden. We're also bringing back the wildly popular "Canvas Clash" event the night before (Friday, June 21) at the Franklin Elks Lodge.
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Hops &Vines Festival
Saturday, August 10
Taste samples of Indiana craft beers and wines while enjoying live music. Because this is a fundraiser for Discover Downtown Franklin, admission into the Beer and Wine Garden is $5.
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Holiday Lighting
Saturday, December 7
Enjoy festive holiday activities all day, including the Winter Market on North Main Street and the 2nd floor of the Elks Lodge, a lighted parade along Jefferson Street at 5:30 p.m. and the lighting at the courthouse square at 7 p.m.
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Winter Market
Saturday, December 7
Our Winter Market is a free and fun event for the entire family. We will feature handmade or homegrown items including jewelry, art, jams, pet treats and herbs.
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Love Local
Coming February 2025
Join us for a fun shopping experience in beautiful Downtown Franklin where you can not only buy unique gifts for those you love, but you can also be entered to win cool prizes just for playing along! Keep an eye out here and on our social media for more information.
