Discover Downtown Franklin Indiana

Vote For Our Farmer's Market
As The Best in Indiana (Once Again)

The Franklin Farmers Market last year was named Indiana's Ultimate Farmers Market by Indiana Grown. We were honored to be named the best in Indiana in 2026!

Every Saturday, our market brings together local farmers, makers, musicians, food vendors, nonprofits, volunteers, and thousands of shoppers who make downtown Franklin such a special place. This recognition belongs to our entire community. If you love the Franklin Farmers Market, we'd be honored to have your vote!

Thank you for supporting local agriculture, small businesses, and everything that makes the Franklin Farmers Market one of Indiana's best.

Porchtober

First 4 Saturdays in October:
October 3
October 10
October 17
October 24

There will be free live music performances on downtown porches from 5-7pm and 7-9pm (2 locations per night)

Bands and Locations will be announced soon

Fall Vintage & Handmade Fest

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Browse amazing antique, vintage, and handcrafted goods in two convenient locations in beautiful Downtown Franklin. Visit the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Young's Creek Park and the public parking lot on East Jefferson Street (just west of the Franklin College entrance) for all the great finds.

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Holiday Open House

November 6-8, 2026

The Holiday Open House is an annual three-day shopping extravaganza that kicks off the holiday season with dozens of businesses in Historic Downtown Franklin. Shoppers can enter to win gift cards to dozens of our amazing downtown shops.

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Holiday Lighting and Winter Market

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Holiday-Lighting-2024 Enjoy the all-day holiday festivities, including the Winter Market, a lighted parade along Jefferson Street at 5:30 p.m., Santa Shack and the lighting at the courthouse square at 7 p.m. Downtown Franklin will have so much to see and do - for the whole family!

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What They Say

about Downtown Franklin, Indiana

Love the architecture, vibe, shops, restaurants and the events that they have. One of my favorite places to visit.

Darrin McKinzie

Love all the fun events they plan! Franklin is such a neat city! We love all the places to eat & all the trails to enjoy!

Marie Storm

(The Farmers) Market, like everything else in Franklin, is wonderful! Easy to shop, then shop downtown Franklin and then have lunch!

Shari Burger

The Artcraft is a great place to watch a movie. The theater has been beautifully restored. Love the marquee and the old-time concession stand.

Michael Love

This town has a small, historic town feel without being small. From the variety of shops downtown for shopping to the restaurants... all within walking distance.

Rachel Bussey