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Saturday, December 7
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!
Help ensure Franklin stays merry and bright by sponsoring a lighted tree in Historic Downtown Franklin (all proceeds go toward paying for the downtown lights
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Whether you are planning a date night, a play day with the kids or a girls weekend getaway, there are lots of great events in and around Historic Franklin, Indiana.
DISCOVERThe Franklin Community Calendar is a partnership with the Franklin Chamber of Commerce, the City of Franklin and the Franklin Community School Corporation and Discover Downtown Franklin, Inc.
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We are getting super excited for Hops & Vines 2024 on Saturday, August 10th! This family-friendly-festival features the musical talents of Toy Factory!
The event features a beer and wine garden full of Indiana craft breweries and wineries - a full vendor lineup announcement is coming soon! The festival takes place at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park from 4pm-10pm. We are honored to partner with Franklin Parks & Recreation each year for this event.
Without sponsors Discover Downtown Franklin events would not be possible. Thank you to Patton Plumbing and Paul Humbles Agency - American Family Insurance - Franklin, in for sponsoring Hops' at the Silver level!
#genuinefranklin #festcountryin #discoverdowntownfranklin #WeAreMainStreetWe are getting super excited for Hops & Vines 2024 on Saturday, August 10th! This family-friendly-festival features the musical talents of Toy Factory!
The event features a beer and wine garden full of Indiana craft breweries and wineries - a full vendor lineup announcement is coming soon! The festival takes place at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park from 4pm-10pm. We are honored to partner with Franklin Parks & Recreation each year for this event.
Without sponsors Discover Downtown Franklin events would not be possible. Thank you to Metronet Fiber and Renewal By Andersen Of Indiana for sponsoring Hops' at the Gold level!
#genuinefranklin #festcountryin #discoverdowntownfranklin #WeAreMainStreetWondering what’s going in on the corner of Home Ave and E. Jefferson? Wonder no more!! Be on the lookout for J Avenue, a cool new boutique coming soon!
#DiscoverDowntownFranklin #WeAreMainStreet #GenuineFranklin #FestCountryINWe are getting super excited for Hops & Vines 2024 on Saturday, August 10th! This family-friendly-festival features the musical talents of Toy Factory!
The event features a beer and wine garden full of Indiana craft breweries and wineries - a full vendor lineup announcement is coming soon! The festival takes place at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park from 4pm-10pm. We are honored to partner with Franklin Parks & Recreation each year for this event.
Without sponsors Discover Downtown Franklin events would not be possible. Thank you to B2S Life Sciences and Lollypop Event Rentals and Planning for sponsoring Hops' at the Gold level!
#genuinefranklin #festcountryin #discoverdowntownfranklin #WeAreMainStreetWe are getting super excited for Hops & Vines 2024 on Saturday, August 10th! This family-friendly-festival features the musical talents of Toy Factory!
The event features a beer and wine garden full of Indiana craft breweries and wineries - a full vendor lineup announcement is coming soon! The festival takes place at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park from 4pm-10pm. We are honored to partner with Franklin Parks & Recreation each year for this event.
Without sponsors Discover Downtown Franklin events would not be possible. Thank you to CrossRoad Engineers for the continued support of this fan favorite event! CrossRoad Engineers has been instrumental in the redevelopment of Franklin through their top-level design and engineering services.
#genuinefranklin #festcountryin #discoverdowntownfranklin #WeAreMainStreetWe're getting excited for the Franklin Holiday Lighting! Check out this post for just a sample of the exciting happenings on Saturday, December 7th!
Thank you to our Main Event Sponsor, Fletcher Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and so many other sponsors that make this incredible event possible.
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetCheck out this excellent post from Megan Elaine and The Historic Artcraft Theatre! We invite you to visit Discover Downtown Franklin with your friends and family soon! 😎
Check out this exciting Sip + Shop Event next Thursday at BYTAVI!
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetCheck out the Artisan Market until 4pm at the Johnson County Museum of History, Indiana!
TODAY is day #2 of the Holiday Open House! 🥰
***please note that hours vary by business***
Put on your cozy sweater, gather your holiday cheer, and join us for our 12th Annual Downtown Franklin Holiday Open House! Enjoy every step of this THREE DAY event Friday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 10! (Hours will vary business to business.)
Here's how it works: While enjoying our beautiful, walkable downtown, just pop in to any of our participating shops to pick up a handy map and Punch Card. Then simply visit at least 10 of the listed participating businesses to have your card punched. No purchase necessary (but we think you'll find lots of great gifts along the way!). Once you have at least ten punches, just drop your card off at a participating business to be entered into a drawing to win one of ten $100 prize packs or the $250 grand prize pack. What could be easier (and more fun)?
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetThe Historic Artcraft Theatre is offering free admission for all active duty military and veterans this weekend! ❤🤍💙
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetSponsor a Franklin Holiday Tree!🎄
Add a logo or a custom message!
Don't wait! Click: bit.ly/FranklinTreeSponsor
This is sure to be our biggest and brightest Holiday Lighting yet! All you need to do is click the link above and fill out a brief form. Tree sponsorships start at just $200. You have the choice to either add a full-color business logo OR a custom message. (Hint: These make a wonderful gift idea!)
Thank you so much – from the bottom of our hearts – for your sponsorship. The Holiday Lighting is one of our most beloved events of the year in Downtown Franklin and we are only able to pay the $30,000+ cost of the gorgeous lights through fundraising and sponsorships. In other words, we quite literally could not do it without your generosity and support. We’re looking forward to a very happy (and well lit!) Holiday Season!
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #wearemainstreet2024 ORNAMENT REVEAL! 🎄🎅
Locally made, 2 colors on wood! $20.
Available NOW at these shops:
Madison Street Salvage
Main & Madison Market Café
Middle Davids Candles
Vintage Whimsy
Wild Geese Bookshop
We are so excited to announce the 2024 Downtown Franklin ornament! This locally made ornament celebrates and financially supports the Holiday Lighting! Did you know that each year it costs over $30,000 to fund the downtown holiday lights? This ornament and our incredible sponsors help offset the cost - please support today! Purchase one for yourself and a few as gifts this weekend at the Downtown Franklin Holiday Open House!🥰
Assuming supplies last, we will also have these available at the Winter Market on Saturday, December 7th from 1pm-8pm.
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #wearemainstreetWe are just 2 days away from the Downtown Franklin Holiday Open House 🥰
Put on your cozy sweater, gather your holiday cheer, and join us for our 12th Annual Downtown Franklin Holiday Open House! Enjoy every step of this THREE DAY event beginning this Friday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 10! (Hours will vary businesPut on your cozy sweater, gather your holiday cheer, and join us for our 12th Annual Downtown Franklin Holiday Open House! Enjoy every step of this THREE DAY event beginning this Friday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 10! (Hours will vary business to business.)
Here's how it works: While enjoying our beautiful, walkable downtown, just pop in to any of our participating shops to pick up a handy map and Punch Card. Then simply visit at least 10 of the listed participating businesses to have your card punched. No purchase necessary (but we think you'll find lots of great gifts along the way!). Once you have at least ten punches, just drop your card off at a participating business to be entered into a drawing to win one of ten $100 prize packs or the $250 grand prize pack. What could be easier (and more fun)?
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Downtown Franklin!
Farm Girl Mercantile and many other businesses are working hard this week to get ready for the Downtown Franklin Holiday Open House this weekend!
#discoverdowntownfranklin #festcountryin #genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreetPut on your cozy sweater, gather your holiday cheer, and join us for our 12th Annual Downtown Franklin Holiday Open House! Enjoy every step of this THREE DAY event beginning this Friday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 10! (Hours will vary business to business.)
Here's how it works: While enjoying our beautiful, walkable downtown, just pop in to any of our participating shops to pick up a handy map and Punch Card. Then simply visit at least 10 of the listed participating businesses to have your card punched. No purchase necessary (but we think you'll find lots of great gifts along the way!). Once you have at least ten punches, just drop your card off at a participating business to be entered into a drawing to win one of ten $100 prize packs or the $250 grand prize pack. What could be easier (and more fun)?
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetTonight is Franklin First Fridays! ❤️🩷💛💚💙
Check out these highlights! 😎👍
FREE LIVE MUSIC 6-8pm:
Hunter Wainscott by Salvage Sisters' Antique Market
Circle City Steel by J Avenue Boutique
Magdala by At Home With Heartland
❤️ - FREE Taylor Swift friendship bracelet party at the Festival Country Indiana Visitor Center (#12 on map)
🩷 - Day of the Dead party at BoJak's Bar & Grille at 9pm (#5 on map)
🧡 - NEW BUSINESS - Frame It Unique Optical (#13 on map)
💛 - NEW BUSINESS - Fruitful Frog: Market & Organic Juicery (#16 on map)
💚 - tastings of new rye whiskey at Haberdasher Artisan Distillery (#19 on map)
💙 - NEW BUSINESS - J Avenue Boutique (#21 on map)
🩵 - Free karaoke, VR headsets, and more at the JCPL Services Center (#24 on map)
💜 - 15% off everything and 5:30pm painting class with Greg Potter at Madison Street Salvage (#25 on map)
🖤 - New handbags and vests at Moxy (#31 on map)
🩶 - New Christmas inventory at Salvage Sisters' Antique Market (#35 on map)
🤍 - Swiftie merchandise at Toodleydoo Toys (#46 on map)
🤎 - New holiday inventory at Vintage Whimsy (#48 on map)
❤️ - Taylor Swift door mats and bracelets at Wild Geese Bookshop (#49 on map)
🩷 - Pour your own fall candle at Woven Co. Candles (#50 on map)
Thank you to Festival Country Indiana and Franklin Development Corporation - FDC of Indiana for making this program possible! Live music is booked by Crossroads Promotions.
#genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreet #discoverdowntownfranklin #festcountryinFranklin First Fridays! is bigger and better than ever this week! We now have 50 participating locations! 😍
We are thrilled to welcome 2 new Downtown Franklin businesses to our First Fridays event - Frame It Unique Optical (#13 on map) and J Avenue Boutique (#21 on map)!
Don't have tickets to the big show in Indy on November 1st? Don't worry - we will be having a ton of fun in Downtown Franklin. Stop by the Festival Country Indiana Visitor Center (#12 on map) to make some free friendship bracelets and have a great time enjoying our fabulous local businesses, restaurants, and free live music throughout downtown.
Live music schedule:
Hunter Wainscott by Farm Girl Mercantile (#11)
Moon Daisy Duo by J Avenue Boutique (#21)
Magdala by At Home With Heartland (#3)
Thank you to Festival Country Indiana and Franklin Development Corporation - FDC of Indiana for making this program possible! Live music is booked by Crossroads Promotions.
#genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreet #discoverdowntownfranklin #festcountryinLast week Discover Downtown Franklin visited Madison, Indiana!
Our staff joined Franklin Heritage Inc. and City of Franklin, Indiana - Government Community Development in Madison for the Indiana Landmarks Historic Preservation Conference. We were able to learn a lot from this wonderful community and visit with our friends from Madison Main Street! 😀 Every conference we attend results in more exciting ideas for our downtown community. 🤩
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetThere is so much going on in Franklin tonight!
Come on down! Franklin Parks & Recreation has Haloweentown with a concert, The Historic Artcraft Theatre has Sammy Terry, and Creative Council of Franklin/Discover Downtown Franklin are hosting Porchtober Night #4!
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetPorchtober Night #4 is tomorrow! 😀
The Creative Council of Franklin hosts 4 of these fun-filled nights each year and we are excited to help them out! Every Saturday in October you can find FREE live music around the Downtown Franklin area.
Saturday, October 26
Porchtober Night #4
49 N Water St, 6-8pm: Wick - the band
99 E Madison St, 8-10pm: Joshua Powell & Moon Goons
Bring a cooler and a chair and enjoy some FREE live music! Meet your neighbors and have a great time. Our home hosts are gracious volunteers - please be respectful of their property, pick up all garbage, and follow all local laws, etc. (no public restrooms are provided at this event)
Musicians booked by Erin at Crossroads Promotions
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Porchtober is a free Creative Council of Franklin event presented by Discover Downtown Franklin. #discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreet🎉Congratulations to one of our favorite downtown shops The Knitting Otter on their second anniversary! They are a true destination for all things knitting. Be sure to check out their celebration on Saturday for supplies or gifts 🎉
Porchtober Night #3 features an incredible lineup including the Daily Journal 2023 Best of the Southside Band Winner, Shack #9 and Friends! They play from 8pm-10pm at 99 S. Home Ave. this Saturday, October 19th. They put on an exciting bluegrass-style show that features many favorite rock and pop covers!
The evening kicks off at 6pm with a rockin' good time from The Everyday Losers - right across the street at 201 E. Monroe Street. This rock and rollers will set the tone for what is sure to be a fun evening in Downtown Franklin!
Porchtober Night 3 - Saturday, October 19th:
201 E Monroe St, 6-8pm: The Everyday Losers
99 S Home Ave, 8-10pm: Shack #9 and Friends
Bring a cooler and a chair and enjoy some FREE live music! Meet your neighbors and have a great time. Our home hosts are gracious volunteers - please be respectful of their property, pick up all garbage, and follow all local laws, etc. (no public restrooms are provided at this event) Please be sure to stay out of the street.
Musicians booked by Erin at Crossroads Promotions. Porchtober is a free Creative Council of Franklin event presented by Discover Downtown Franklin.
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetTonight at The Historic Artcraft Theatre!
Check out the @torchfirefilmfestival 😀
🎟️ 🎬 PURCHASE YOUR $5 TICKETS AT TorchfireFilmFestival.com or HistoricArtcraftTheatre.org
🏆 Best Indiana Feature-Length Film: PEARS by Ryan McCurdy
🏆 Best Indiana Short Film: Gunslinger by Lincoln Reed
🎥 Official Selection: Physical Matters by Kurtis Aaron Bowersock
All 3 Indiana films are showing at The Historic Artcraft Theatre in Franklin, Indiana, TONIGHT, Thursday, October 17. Starting at 7:00pm. *These films are not rated and some content may not be appropriate for young viewers.
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetBe sure to check out this amazing new retail clothing store opening this weekend in Downtown Franklin! 🤩 They specialize in men’s, women’s, and children’s clothes! 👚 👔 👕
Porchtober Night #3 is THIS SATURDAY! 🤩
Saturday, October 19th info:
201 E Monroe St, 6-8pm: The Everyday Losers
99 S Home Ave, 8-10pm: Shack #9 and Friends
Bring a cooler and a chair and enjoy some FREE live music! Meet your neighbors and have a great time. Our home hosts are gracious volunteers - please be respectful of their property, pick up all garbage, and follow all local laws, etc. (no public restrooms are provided at this event) Please be sure to stay out of the street.
Musicians booked by Erin at Crossroads Promotions. Porchtober is a free Creative Council of Franklin event presented by Discover Downtown Franklin.
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetTONIGHT is Porchtober Night #2! 😀
Saturday, October 12
40 E Madison St, 6-8pm: Otto and the Moaners (at Wild Geese Bookshop)
248 E Madison St, 8-10pm: Fathers of the Future
The Versiti blood mobile will be parked in the Mt. Zion Assembly church parking lot, right across the road from our 8-10pm band location, 248 E. Madison Street.
Bring a cooler and a chair and enjoy some FREE live music! Meet your neighbors and have a great time. Our home hosts are gracious volunteers - please be respectful of their property, pick up all garbage, and follow all local laws, etc. (no public restrooms are provided at this event)
Musicians booked by Erin at Crossroads Promotions
Porchtober is a free Creative Council of Franklin event presented by Discover Downtown Franklin. #discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetBecome a Winter Market Vendor! 🎄🎅🌟
Click: bit.ly/2024WinterMarket
We are excited to announce that this year's market, to be held on Saturday, December 7th from 1-8pm, will be even more amazing than ever! We are expanding to 130 vendor spaces with lots of holiday items for sale. This is a bustling event for vendors and patrons alike, with over 13,000 in attendance last year. 🤯
If you create your own handmade or homegrown items and are interested in becoming a vendor, please click the link to apply. The fee is $75 for one (10'x10') booth space. Indoor spaces are extremely limited, so for your best chance to be accepted, note on the application that you are willing to be an outdoor vendor.
Click: bit.ly/2024WinterMarket
Thank you to our Holiday Lighting partners City of Franklin, Franklin Parks & Recreation, Franklin Chamber of Commerce, and the Johnson County Commissioners. #discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreet🌟🎄Sponsor a Holiday Tree!🎄🌟
Click: bit.ly/FranklinTreeSponsor
This is sure to be our biggest and brightest Holiday Lighting yet! All you need to do is click the link above and fill out a brief form. You have the choice to either add a full-color business logo OR a custom message. (Hint: These make a wonderful gift idea!)
Thank you so much – from the bottom of our hearts – for your sponsorship. The Holiday Lighting is one of our most beloved events of the year in Downtown Franklin and we are only able to pay the $30,000+ cost of the gorgeous lights through fundraising and sponsorships. In other words, we quite literally could not do it without your generosity and support. We’re looking forward to a very happy (and well lit!) Holiday Season!
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #wearemainstreetPorchtober Night #1 was amazing last weekend! There is even more fun in store this Saturday! The Creative Council of Franklin hosts 4 of these fun-filled nights each year and we are excited to help them out! Every Saturday in October you can find FREE live music around the Downtown #WeAreMainStreet
We are also excited to announce that the Versiti blood mobile will be parked in the Mt. Zion Assembly church parking lot, right across the road from our 8-10pm band location, 248 E. Madison Street. Scan the QR code to sign up!
Saturday, October 12
Porchtober Night #2
40 E Madison St, 6-8pm: Otto and the Moaners (at Wild Geese Bookshop)
248 E Madison St, 8-10pm: Fathers of the Future
Bring a cooler and a chair and enjoy some FREE live music! Meet your neighbors and have a great time. Our home hosts are gracious volunteers - please be respectful of their property, pick up all garbage, and follow all local laws, etc. (no public restrooms are provided at this event)
Musicians booked by Erin at Crossroads Promotions
Porchtober is a free Creative Council of Franklin event presented by Discover Downtown Franklin. #discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetGreg Potter and Leigh Miller are painting a beautiful new mural on the side of Franklin Jewelers!
Check it out - it is located at the corner of W. Madison and N. Jackson - just one block west of TheWillard and Main & Madison Market Café.
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetThe 2024 Holiday Lighting & Winter Market is just 2 months away! 🎄🎅🌟
We are excited to announce that this year's market, to be held on Saturday, December 7th from 1-8pm, will be even more amazing than ever! We are expanding to 130 vendor spaces with lots of holiday items for sale. This is a bustling event for vendors and patrons alike, with over 13,000 in attendance last year. 🤯
If you create your own handmade or homegrown items and are interested in becoming a vendor, please click the link below to apply. The fee is $75 for one (10'x10') booth space. Indoor spaces are extremely limited, so for your best chance to be accepted, note on the application that you are willing to be an outdoor vendor.
Click here: bit.ly/2024WinterMarket
Thank you to our Holiday Lighting partners City of Franklin, Franklin Parks & Recreation, Franklin Chamber of Commerce, and the Johnson County Commissioners. #discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetCongrats Salvage Sisters' Antique Market on 15 years! 😀
Julie and her team do a fabulous job running one of the most popular Downtown Franklin businesses. Franklin is a regional antiquing destination and Salvage Sisters is a big part of the reason why.
Running a successful small business for 15 years takes an unbelievable amount of passion - great job to your whole team! 😀 Be sure to stop by this Saturday to celebrate with special deals, sweet treats, and your chance to win some exciting prizes!
#discoverdowntownfranklin #festcountryin #genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreetHoliday Lighting is right around the corner!🎄
We are excited to offer you the opportunity to sponsor one of our beautiful downtown Holiday Trees. You have the choice to either add a full-color business logo OR a custom message. (Hint: These make a wonderful gift idea!)
Click: bit.ly/FranklinTreeSponsor
We've even added a few new lighted trees this year - it is sure to be our biggest and brightest Holiday Lighting yet! All you need to do is click the link above and fill out a brief form.
Thank you so much – from the bottom of our hearts – for your sponsorship. The Holiday Lighting is one of our most beloved events of the year in Downtown Franklin and we are only able to pay the $30,000+ cost of the gorgeous lights through fundraising and sponsorships. In other words, we quite literally could not do it without your generosity and support. We’re looking forward to a very happy (and well lit!) Holiday Season!
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #wearemainstreetWhat a fabulous weekend in Discover Downtown Franklin! Seeing this sign going up made it even better! We can’t wait for iozzos_on_jefferson to open later this year! 🇮🇹 🍝
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #wearemainstreet🗣️ IT’S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW! Until 5:00 today, come to Downtown Franklin and check out all that the Fall Vintage & Handmade Festival has to offer! Vintage clothes, antiques, handmade items, Fall decor and more 🤯. While you’re at it, hit up our amazing brick-and-mortar shops and restaurants with so much amazingness to offer…. You’ll be glad you did :)
#DiscoverDowntownFranklin #WeAreMainStreet #GenuineFranklin #FestCountryINTODAY FROM 10AM-5PM! 😎
Head to Downtown Franklin ❤️
Enjoy over 140 vendor spaces filled with a great selection of vintage, gifts, jewelry, art, & so much more! The two large vendor areas are just a ten minute walk apart. Be sure to check out Franklin’s local shops and diverse cuisine. Stick around for our great nightlife and bar scene!
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetTonight Downtown Franklin is the place to be!
Shops are staying open late, 3 locations of FREE live music, food, drinks, and more. Head to Franklin tonight for a great evening - stick around all weekend for even more fun with the Franklin Fall Vintage & Handmade Fest 2024 and Porchtober Night #1 on Saturday!
Friday night (6-8pm) FREE live music schedule:
-Circle City Sound by TheWillard
-Elizabeth Lee by Upstairs Basement
-8 bit audio by Possibilities: Home Re-Imagined
The Johnson County Public Library-Indiana is hosting a STEAM Tinkering Shop at the Library Services Center from 5pm-7pm!
Thank you to Festival Country Indiana and Franklin Development Corporation - FDC of Indiana for making this program possible!
#genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreet #discoverdowntownfranklin #festcountryinPorchtober begins TOMORROW! 😀🎼
Porchtober Night #1 -Saturday, October 5
53 Martin Place, 6-8pm: Lisa Frank and the Trapper Keepers
14 Martin Place, 8-10pm: Jason Wells Music
Bring a cooler and a chair and enjoy some FREE live music! Meet your neighbors and have a great time. Our home hosts are gracious volunteers - please be respectful of their property, pick up all garbage, and follow all local laws, etc. (no public restrooms are provided at this event)
The Creative Council of Franklin hosts 4 of these fun-filled nights each year and we are excited to help them out! Every Saturday in October you can find FREE live music around the Downtown Franklin area.
Musicians booked through Erin at Crossroads Promotions
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Porchtober is a free Creative Council of Franklin event presented by Discover Downtown Franklin. #discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetFranklin First Fridays! Vintage Fest Kickoff! is tomorrow! 😍
There is so much going on Friday, October 4th in beautiful Downtown Franklin! Retail shops are staying open late, free live music, art showcases, food, drinks, and more.
Live music schedule:
-Circle City Sound by TheWillard
-Elizabeth Lee by Upstairs Basement
-8 bit audio by Possibilities: Home Re-Imagined
The Johnson County Public Library-Indiana will be hosing a STEAM Tinkering Shop at the Library Services Center from 5pm-7pm!
Stick around all weekend for several exciting events on Saturday including Franklin First Fridays! Vintage Fest Kickoff!Franklin First Fridays! Vintage Fest Kickoff! and Porchtober Night #1!
Thank you to Festival Country Indiana and Franklin Development Corporation - FDC of Indiana for making this program possible!
#genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreet #discoverdowntownfranklin #festcountryinFranklin First Fridays! Vintage Fest Kickoff! is tomorrow! 😍
There is so much going on Friday, October 4th in beautiful Downtown Franklin! Retail shops are staying open late, free live music, art showcases, food, drinks, and more.
Live music schedule:
-Circle City Sound by TheWillard
-Elizabeth Lee by Upstairs Basement
-8 bit audio by Possibilities: Home Re-Imagined
The Johnson County Public Library-Indiana will be hosing a STEAM Tinkering Shop at the Library Services Center from 5pm-7pm!
Stick around all weekend for several exciting events on Saturday including Franklin First Fridays! Vintage Fest Kickoff! and Porchtober Night #1!
Thank you to Festival Country Indiana and Franklin Development Corporation - FDC of Indiana for making this program possible!
#genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreet #discoverdowntownfranklin #festcountryinCAFFEINE CRAWL this Saturday! ☕
You've heard of a bar crawl, but have you heard of a caffeine crawl? 😍 Three fabulous coffee shops in Discover Downtown Franklin will be offering a FREE small coffee this Saturday (10/5/24) from 9am-11am.
Here's how it works - visit Main & Madison Market Café, The Local Grind, or 1823 Bakehouse and check in with a Modern Woodmen employee (Collin, Amanda, or Michelle) and they will give you a passport to be stamped at each location. This will be your free ticket to go to the counter for a free small coffee at each location! Even better - if you get a stamp at all three locations you can turn in your passport for a chance to win one of several prize baskets with items from local businesses.
Made possible by: Collin Bopp, Financial Representative at Modern Woodmen of America & Amanda Meyer, Modern Woodmen of America😍 THIS SATURDAY! 😍
The Vintage & Handmade Fest is back! From 10am-5pm enjoy over 140 vendor spaces filled with a great selection of vintage, gifts, jewelry, art, & so much more! Two large vendor areas just a ten minute walk apart. Be sure to check out Franklin’s local shops and diverse cuisine. Stick around for our great nightlife and bar scene!
A special thank you to Jennifer Shireman, Julie Stewart, Erin Ludwig, and all of the local business owners who work hard to make this event a perennial success! #discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetLocal artist Greg Potter will be hosting a painting class at Madison Street Salvage this Friday evening! We stopped by last time and it looked like a ton of fun!
#franklinfirstfriday #discoverdowntownfranklin #festcountryin #genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreetThis Saturday, October 5th three fabulous Discover Downtown Franklin businesses will be participating in Missions on Monroe! These non-profit neighbors on Monroe Street are bringing awareness to how your support in purchasing food, beverages, and merchandise impacts important local and global causes.
Mark your calendars and be ready to dine and shop with Ann's Restaurant + BYTAVI + Coffeehouse Five while learning more about their missions in the process. Be sure to check out all of the photos on this post to learn more about day-of specials on October 5th!
Please like, share, and help spread the word! ❤️🩵💙✨ Now this looks like a spooky good time! ✨
Main & Madison Market Café is hosting a Hocus Pocus themed trivia night for First Friday!
✨ Hocus Pocus Trivia Night ✨
🗓 Friday, October 4th | 4-8pm
📚 Trivia starts at 6pm
🎟 No charge – First come, first served! (Tapping out at 55 people)
📧 Reserve your table now! Email events@mainandmadison.cafe with your team name & number of teammates (up to 6).
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetToday's Franklin Fall Festival events have all been cancelled, but our local small businesses and restaurants are all open! Head to Discover Downtown Franklin and show them some love. ❤️
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! 😎
There will be so much going on Friday, October 4th in beautiful Discover Downtown Franklin! Retail shops are staying open late, free live music, art, food, drinks, and more! Stick around on Saturday the 5th for the Fall Vintage & Handmade Fest!
Live music schedule:
8 bit audio by Possibilities: Home Re-Imagined
Alicia D and Leslie Red by TheWillard
Elizabeth Lee by Upstairs Basement
Thank you to Festival Country Indiana and Franklin Development Corporation - FDC of Indiana for making this program possible! Live music is booked by Crossroads Promotions.
#genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreet #discoverdowntownfranklin #festcountryin140 VENDOR SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED!
😎 *Next Saturday, October 5th* 😎
Head to historic downtown Franklin for the Franklin Fall Vintage & Handmade Fest 2024! This exciting vintage & handmade shopping event is hosted by several local businesses and Discover Downtown Franklin each year in the spring and fall. There are two large vendor areas and dozens of local shops that will be offering you the finest retail experience - not to mention the incredible restaurants and bars in our downtown!
We will be posting a full list of vendors as well as an event map early next week on our social media channels. #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetPorchtober begins next Saturday! 😀
The Creative Council of Franklin hosts 4 of these fun-filled nights each year and we are excited to help them out! Every Saturday in October you can find FREE live music around the Downtown Franklin area.
Porchtober Night #1
Saturday, October 5
53 Martin Place, 6-8pm: Lisa Frank and the Trapper Keepers
14 Martin Place, 8-10pm: Jason Wells Music
Saturday, October 12
Porchtober Night #2
40 E Madison St, 6-8pm: Otto and the Moaners
248 E Madison St, 8-10pm: Fathers of the Future
Saturday, October 19
Porchtober Night #3
201 E Monroe St, 6-8pm: The Everyday Losers
99 S Home Ave, 8-10pm: Shack #9 and Friends
Saturday, October 26
Porchtober Night #4
49 N Water St, 6-8pm: Wick - the band
99 E Madison St, 8-10pm: Joshua Powell & Moon Goons
Bring a cooler and a chair and enjoy some FREE live music! Meet your neighbors and have a great time. Our home hosts are gracious volunteers - please be respectful of their property, pick up all garbage, and follow all local laws, etc. (no public restrooms are provided at this event)
Musicians booked by Erin at Crossroads Promotions
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Porchtober is a free Creative Council of Franklin event presented by Discover Downtown Franklin. #discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetWhile we are sad to miss out on fireworks this weekend, we are excited to have them moved to the Holiday Lighting on Saturday, December 7th! 😍
Thank you to Franklin Parks & Recreation for all you do in our community!Check out this excellent Franklin Indiana Chamber of Commerce video showcasing B2S Life Sciences and why #genuinefranklin is such a great place to live and work!
We are thankful for our partnerships with both of these fabulous organizations! 💙🩵🧡💛 #discoverdowntownfranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetFirst Friday in Downtown Franklin is just a few weeks away! 😎
There is so much going on Friday, October 4th in beautiful Discover Downtown Franklin! Retail shops are staying open late, free live music, art, food, drinks, and more! Stick around on Saturday for the Fall Vintage & Handmade Fest!
Live music schedule:
8 bit audio by Possibilities: Home Re-Imagined
Alicia D and Leslie Red by TheWillard
Elizabeth Lee by Upstairs Basement
Thank you to Festival Country Indiana and Franklin Development Corporation - FDC of Indiana for making this program possible!
#genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreet #discoverdowntownfranklin #festcountryinMany of you may have heard about the devastating fire that took some historic buildings and businesses on Main Street in Rushville last week. Please keep them in your thoughts. Better yet, consider going over that way for some food and shopping to show them some Genuine Franklin support during this tough time. Heart of Rushville, we are with you! 💪 ❤️
#WeAreMainStreet
#discoverdowntownfranklin
#festcountryin
#genuinefranklinMadison Street Salvage has a fun online auction happening NOW!
The auction ends this weekend, check it out here:
http://onecau.se/_6aam21
There are some delicious adult beverages, a custom pet portrait, and a nearly complete set of the much sought-after downtown Franklin ceramic buildings!This weekend marks the triumphant return of the Franklin Heritage Inc. Historic Home Tour! For just $20 you can tour 12 of Downtown Franklin's most beautiful buildings!
This biannual tour has been a tradition for many decades, but the pandemic forced it to be cancelled for several years, with the last tour being held in 2018. We are so excited to see it return! There is also an exciting online auction being held by Madison Street Salvage during the tour. Find out more information here: http://onecau.se/_6aam21
Purchase your tickets for the rain-or-shine walking event held across Franklin, IN on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22! Check out the list of locations and get your tickets today at bit.ly/FHIHT24
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#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #wearemainstreet #festcountryinWell, the 2024 Franklin Farmers Market season is in the books! These are just a few of the MANY staff and volunteers who help make this award-winning market happen. And of course thanks to our amazing vendors, patrons, and partners who are critical to our success. Looking forward to 2025!
Special thank you to our title sponsor Duke Energy!
Thanks also to all our other sponsors, including Paul Humbles Agency - American Family Insurance - Franklin, in, B2S Life Sciences, Shuck's Financial Services, Inc. & Campbell Shuck Insurance LLC, First Response Plumbing & Excavation Indy, Franklin Symphonic Council Indiana, Interstate Warehousing Franklin, Indiana, Johnson County Community Foundation, Leaf Home Bath, Lollypop Event Rentals and Planning, Metronet Fiber, Patton Plumbing, PNC Bank, and Renewal By Andersen Of Indiana!
#DiscoverDowntownFranklin #WeAreMainStreet #GenuineFranklin #FestCountryINCongrats to Habitat for Humanity of Johnson County Indiana for starting their 25th home build! Yesterday the City of Franklin, Indiana - Government provided an incredible team of lady builders!
We were excited to see many familiar DDF faces in this photo, including our Assistant Director Jen, board members Krista and Courtney, committee member Marissa, and former Executive Director Tara! 😀 Great job ladies! ❤
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #wearemainstreet #festcountryinJoin us today at the Franklin Indiana Chamber of Commerce Biz Bash! It is open to the public and FREE! It runs until 3pm. 😀
You don’t want to miss out on this event - there are so many giveaways and prizes! At our booth we are giving away a $100 gift card to a downtown business of your choice! 😍
Stop by and pick up one of our 2025 save the date event schedules - hot off the presses! We also have an opportunity for you to sign up to become one of our beloved volunteers! 😎
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #wearemainstreetCheck out this new offering from Possibilities: Home Re-Imagined!
They are thrilled to introduce something new and truly special - History Walks and Haunted Ghost Walks, brought to you by their new division, Franklin By Foot!
www.franklinbyfoot.com
Whether you're a history buff eager to stroll through Franklin’s rich past or a thrill-seeker ready to uncover its ghostly secrets, they've got an experience just for you.
See you on the streets of Franklin! 👻🏰
#genuinefranklin #festcountryin #discoverdowntownfranklin #WeAreMainStreetJoin us tomorrow for the Franklin Indiana Chamber of Commerce Biz Bash! 🎉
#genuinefranklin #discoverdowntownfranklin #festcountryin #wearemainstreetWe would like to thank the incredible ladies of Tri Kappa - Franklin - Zeta Chapter. They made a $1,000 donation to our Holiday Lighting Endowment Fund at the Johnson County Community Foundation! This is the second time that Tri Kappa has supported Discover Downtown Franklin this year. They have helped dozens of charity and non-profit groups, with annual giving totaling $33,000! Thank you so much. ❤️
We will be matching this donation to the endowment fund, it will pay off for many years in the future. Be on the lookout in the near-future for an opportunity to have your donation to the Holiday Lighting fund doubled! 😎🎄
#genuinefranklin #festcountryin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetLadies' Night Out! - Franklin First Fridays Open Late! is tomorrow!
There are dozens of special events and promotions, including this fun Ladies' night at Main & Madison Market Café! They are partnering with Franklin Jewelers to bring some extra special options to their already outstanding offerings! 😍
We love it when incredible Discover Downtown Franklin businesses work together! ❤️
#genuinefranklin #discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreetThis is an excellent idea!
Head on over to The Historic Artcraft Theatre for some fun with The Knitting Otter and more! Bring all your crafting supplies. 😏Head to Franklin tomorrow! 😎
So many locations have exciting plans - there will be live music throughout the streets, art exhibitions at the Alva Neil building and Artcraft Cottage, delicious food and drink, and more!
Stop by the Festival Country Indiana Visitor Center - they are giving away prizes including ten $10 gift cards to Hoosier Cupboard Candy, Snacks and Ice Cream!Ladies' Night Out! - Franklin First Fridays Open Late! is just 2 days away! 😍
There is so much going on Friday, September 6th in beautiful Discover Downtown Franklin! Retail shops are staying open late, free live music, art showcases, food, drinks, and more! We also will be welcoming the Fruitful Frog as Franklin's newest retail shop! 🐸
Live music schedule:
Beautiful Ammunition by BYTAVI
Hank Haggard by Thanks for The Thyme
The SuperChief Band Duo by Eclectic Jade
Thank you to Festival Country Indiana and Franklin Development Corporation - FDC of Indiana for making this program possible!
#genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreet #discoverdowntownfranklin #festcountryinLocal artist Greg Potter will be leading an exciting painting class at Madison Street Salvage this Friday from 6:30pm-9:30pm! All materials are included in the $35 fee and each participant will leave with a beautiful landscape painting!
Click here to reserve your spot: bit.ly/MSSGregPaint
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreeWe want to congratulate one of our most cherished downtown shops on their 10th anniversary! Toodleydoo Toys is a an anchor in our downtown business economy, not just because of the incredible offerings, but because of all the hard work Debi and her team have put in over the years to help make Downtown Franklin the special place that it is now.
They have been selling toys in Franklin for over 20 years now, with over 10 years coming from the current iteration/location. We want to with them a very special belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY - we are sorry we missed the correct date when we were hosting Hops & Vines! We are very thankful to have you downtown! 🩵
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #wearemainstreet #festcountryinBe sure to to by Generation Art and Frame for The Art of Franklin Gallery show! All work featured is created by local artists and depicts Franklin. The show runs through Saturday, September 28th!
#genuinefranklin #discoverdowntownfranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetLadies' Night Out! - Franklin First Fridays Open Late! is just 5 days away!
In addition to free live music throughout town and dozens of retail shops staying open late, there are also some other great events happening, including Remembering John Strickland (Studio Tour and Exhibit)!
This First Friday event celebrates the art of John Strickland on Friday, September 6th, from 5 PM to 8 PM at the Alva Neal Building in Franklin, IN.
Immerse yourself in the legacy of this beloved local artist and jazz musician, with hundreds of his paintings available for purchase.
Wander through the studio, savor delightful snacks from Richard's Brick Oven Pizza, and enjoy a bourbon tasting by Haberdasher Artisan Distillery!
To add to the ambiance, John's old friend and fellow musician, John Martel, will be performing live jazz piano. All proceeds from the art sales will go towards maintaining John’s studio space and supporting a new jazz festival in his name coming to Franklin in summer 2025!
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetA huge ‘thank you!’ to all our furry friends who came out to the Franklin Farmers Market last Saturday for our Dog Daze of Summer celebration. ☀️ 🐕 These are just a few of the Good Boys and Good Girls who stopped by the DDF booth for their complementary Cosmic Dog treat bags, Farmers Market bandanas, and belly rubs. We hope you enjoyed your day at the market!
#DiscoverDowntownFranklin #WeAreMainStreet #GenuineFranklin #FestCountryINThis is incredible! ❤️
Thank you Anna! 😎
We will be matching her donation to Franklin Community Schools lunch debt - thank you for the inspiration Anna! We encourage you to do the same! 😀
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetBiz Kidz Day at the Franklin, Indiana Farmer's Market was an incredible success! 😎 1,600 folks came out to visit 20 young entrepreneurs along with our excellent regular vendors. 👍
We can't wait to bring this back next year! 😍
Check out these excellent photos from our photographer Tim - be sure to tag the folks you know! Thank you to the Franklin Indiana Chamber of Commerce for participating this week and awarding two young people $500 grants!
#discoverdowntownfranklin #festcountryin #genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreetLadies' Night Out! - Franklin First Fridays Open Late! is just a few weeks away! 😎
There is so much going on Friday, September 6th in beautiful Discover Downtown Franklin! Retail shops are staying open late, free live music, art showcases, food, drinks, and more! We also will be welcoming the Fruitful Frog as Franklin's newest retail shop! 🐸
Live music schedule:
Beautiful Ammunition by BYTAVI
Hank Haggard by Thanks for The Thyme
The SuperChief Band Duo by Eclectic Jade
Thank you to Festival Country Indiana and Franklin Development Corporation - FDC of Indiana for making this program possible!
#genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreet #discoverdowntownfranklin #festcountryin📣🐾Calling all pet lovers! 🐾📣 This Saturday, August 24th is DOG DAZE of SUMMER at the Franklin Farmers Market! Bring your friendly, leashed four-legged pal out and enjoy a day at the market. All furry buddies who come to the DDF booth will receive some free swag (while supplies last) and belly rubs and scritches (unlimited!).
Looking for a new pet or rewarding volunteer opportunities? The Humane Society of Johnson County will have their Whiskers on Wheels bus onsite with some doggo ambassadors and adorable adoptables. And of course, the main event is shopping our amazing vendors and then enjoying all that downtown Franklin has to offer! 🌞
#DiscoverDowntownFranklin #GenuineFranklin #WeAreMainStreet #FestCountryINWe did it! We had an AMAZING second place win in the Indiana’s Ultimate Farmers Market contest! Thank you to everyone who voted and who supports us week in and week out. Congratulations to Coffee Creek Farmers Market (1st place) and Broad Ripple Farmers Market (3rd place).
#DiscoverDowntownFranklin #WeareMainStreet #GenuineFranklin #FestCountryINThis Saturday, August 17th is our very first BIZ KIDZ DAY at the Franklin Farmers Market! Please come out and support these amazing young entrepreneurs who have hand crafted some pretty cool products just for you. The Franklin Chamber of Commerce will also be there to chat with you and award some amazing grants to some deserving youths. Come check it out!
#DiscoverDowntownFranklin #GenuineFranklin #FestCountryIN #WeAreMainStreetCheck out this exciting performance at Franklin Performing Arts Center at the High School! (just outside of downtown! 😉)
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreet #festcountryinHops & Vines 2024 was incredible! 😄
Did you have a great time? 🍺
Check out some of these great photos from our photographer, Tim Gallan. Thank you to Franklin Parks & Recreation for your invaluable partnership on this event. Thank you to CrossRoad Engineers for the continued support of this fan-favorite event! We would also like to thank our incredible volunteers!
We also would like to thank our other event sponsors: Paul Humbles Agency - American Family Insurance - Franklin, in, B2S Life Sciences, CFS Title, Crane Credit Union, Denali Title & Escrow Agency, Inc., First Response Plumbing & Excavation Indy, Franklin Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Franklin Development Corporation - FDC of Indiana, Franklin Heritage Inc., Franklin Jewelers, GreenSigns, Huston Electric Inc., Horizon Bank, Huddleston & Huddleston Law, Johnson Memorial Health, Leugers Insurance Group, Lollypop Event Rentals and Planning, Metronet Fiber, MNM Construction, Collin Bopp, Financial Representative at Modern Woodmen of America, NSK Precision America, Patton Plumbing, Renewal By Andersen Of Indiana, Tri Kappa - Franklin - Zeta Chapter, Vaught Family Eye Care
#festcountryin #discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreetTomorrow the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park is the place to be! 😎 The Franklin, Indiana Farmer's Market & Hops & Vines 2024 Festival are both taking place!
The Franklin Farmers Market takes place from 8am-12noon. It features appx. 80 fabulous homegrown and handmade vendors. The Farmers Market is sponsored by Duke Energy.
The Hops & Vines Festival runs from 4pm-10pm.
More info:
- Beer & Wine Garden, Food Vendors open 4pm-10pm
- RC3 plays music 4:30-6:30pm
- Headliner Toy Factory plays music 7pm-10pm
- Free concert
- $5 admission to the beer & wine garden
- $6 full-pours & $1 sample-pours available
Beer & Wine Vendors: Shale Creek Brewing, Garfield Brewery, MashCraft Greenwood, Planetary Brewing Company, Sun King Brewery, ZwanzigZ Pizza & Brewing, Ash & Elm Cider Co., Daniel's Vineyard, Mallow Run Winery, & Greek's Pizzeria & Tapp Room - Franklin will offer a selection from Upland Brewing Company, 3 Floyds Brewing, Quaff On!, Oliver Winery, Baron Fini, #WeAreMainStreet
Food Vendors: Oriental Cookery, R & D Concessions, Big Lindsey's, Scoops & Treasures, Jones Kettle Corn, Tasty Tays BBQ, MoBowls, Hillbilly Hotdogs, Lickity Slick, Legendary Kitchen, My Super Taqueria, Lonely Monkey, Chompz', Greek's Pizza
We are honored to partner with Franklin Parks & Recreation each year for Hops & Vines. Thank you to CrossRoad Engineers for the continued support of this fan-favorite event!
#festcountryin #discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreet📣📣CALLING ALL YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS! The Franklin Farmers Market has a few more complimentary booth spaces available for our first-ever Biz Kidz Day on Saturday, August 17th! 🌻🍪🍋This is a special day at the market when children between the ages of 7-14 can set up a booth and sell their unique handmade or homegrown products in their own designated area. If you'd like to join in the fun, find out more and sign up on our website at https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/farmers-market
It's going to be a super-fun day at the Franklin Farmers Market!
#DiscoverDowntownFranklin #GenuineFranklin #FestCountryIN #WeAreMainStreetHappy National Farmers Market week! 😃 Show your support for the Franklin Farmers Market by casting your vote every day! (It only takes a few seconds, we promise!) 🫵 YOU can help us win! 🏆
https://infmcp.org/vote/
#DiscoverDowntownFranklin #GenuineFranklin #WeAreMainStreet #festcountryinHops & Vines 2024 is Saturday and the weather forecast is looking incredible! 😎☀️
Event Info:
- Saturday, August 10th: 4pm-10pm
- DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park
- Downtown Franklin, IN
- Beer & Wine Garden, Food Vendors open 4pm-10pm
- RC3 plays music 4:30-6:30pm
- Headliner Toy Factory plays music 7pm-10pm
- Free concert
- $5 admission to the beer & wine garden
- $6 full-pours & $1 sample-pours available
Beer & Wine Vendors: Shale Creek Brewing, Garfield Brewery, MashCraft Greenwood, Planetary Brewing Company, Sun King Brewery, ZwanzigZ Pizza & Brewing, Ash & Elm Cider Co., Daniel's Vineyard, Mallow Run Winery, & Greek's Pizzeria & Tapp Room - Franklin will offer a selection from Upland Brewing Company, 3 Floyds Brewing, Quaff On!, Oliver Winery, Baron Fini, #WeAreMainStreet
Food Vendors: Oriental Cookery, R & D Concessions, Big Lindsey's, Scoops & Treasures, Jones Kettle Corn, Tasty Tays BBQ, MoBowls, Hillbilly Hotdogs, Lickity Slick, Legendary Kitchen, My Super Taqueria, Lonely Monkey, Chompz', Greek's Pizza
Photo credit: William Chavez
We are honored to partner with Franklin Parks & Recreation each year for this event. Thank you to CrossRoad Engineers for the continued support of this fan-favorite event!
We also would like to thank our other event sponsors: Paul Humbles Agency - American Family Insurance - Franklin, in, B2S Life Sciences, CFS Title, Crane Credit Union, Denali Title & Escrow Agency, Inc., First Response Plumbing & Excavation Indy, Franklin Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Franklin Development Corporation - FDC of Indiana, Franklin Heritage Inc., Franklin Jewelers, GreenSigns, Huston Electric Inc., Horizon Bank, Huddleston & Huddleston Law, Johnson Memorial Health, Leugers Insurance Group, Lollypop Event Rentals and Planning, Metronet Fiber, MNM Construction, Collin Bopp, Financial Representative at Modern Woodmen of America, NSK Precision America, Patton Plumbing, Renewal By Andersen Of Indiana, Tri Kappa - Franklin - Zeta Chapter, Vaught Family Eye Care
#festcountryin #discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreetHops & Vines 2024 is on Saturday! 😎🍺🍷🎼
Event Info:
- Saturday, August 10th: 4pm-10pm
- DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park
- Downtown Franklin, IN
- Beer & Wine Garden, Food Vendors open 4pm-10pm
- RC3 plays music 4:30-6:30pm
- Headliner Toy Factory plays music 7pm-10pm
- Free concert
- $5 admission to the beer & wine garden
- $6 full-pours & $1 sample-pours available
Beer & Wine Vendors: Shale Creek Brewing, Garfield Brewery, MashCraft Greenwood, Planetary Brewing Company, Sun King Brewery, ZwanzigZ Pizza & Brewing, Ash & Elm Cider Co., Daniel's Vineyard, Mallow Run Winery, & Greek's Pizzeria & Tapp Room - Franklin will offer a selection from Upland Brewing Company, 3 Floyds Brewing, Quaff On!, Oliver Winery, Baron Fini, #WeAreMainStreet
Food Vendors: Oriental Cookery, R & D Concessions, Big Lindsey's, Scoops & Treasures, Jones Kettle Corn, Tasty Tays BBQ, MoBowls, Hillbilly Hotdogs, Lickity Slick, Legendary Kitchen, My Super Taqueria, Lonely Monkey, Chompz', Greek's Pizza
We are honored to partner with Franklin Parks & Recreation each year for this event. Thank you to CrossRoad Engineers for the continued support of this fan-favorite event!
We also would like to thank our other event sponsors: Paul Humbles Agency - American Family Insurance - Franklin, in, B2S Life Sciences, CFS Title, Crane Credit Union, Denali Title & Escrow Agency, Inc., First Response Plumbing & Excavation Indy, Franklin Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Franklin Development Corporation - FDC of Indiana, Franklin Heritage Inc., Franklin Jewelers, GreenSigns, Huston Electric Inc., Horizon Bank, Huddleston & Huddleston Law, Johnson Memorial Health, Leugers Insurance Group, Lollypop Event Rentals and Planning, Metronet Fiber, MNM Construction, Collin Bopp, Financial Representative at Modern Woodmen of America, NSK Precision America, Patton Plumbing, Renewal By Andersen Of Indiana, Tri Kappa - Franklin - Zeta Chapter, Vaught Family Eye Care
#festcountryin #discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #WeAreMainStreetHops & Vines 2024 vendor announcement!
This year we are proud to welcome:
Craft brewery participants: Shale Creek Brewing, Garfield Brewery, MashCraft Greenwood, Planetary Brewing Company, Sun King Brewery, & ZwanzigZ Pizza & Brewing
Wine/Cider participants: Ash & Elm Cider Co., Daniel's Vineyard, & Mallow Run Winery
We are also excited for our friends at Greek's Pizzeria & Tapp Room - Franklin to offer a selection of beer from Upland Brewing Company, 3 Floyds Brewing, Quaff On! Brewing Co., and wine from Oliver Winery, Baron Fini, and Crane Lake.
Head to beautiful downtown Franklin on Saturday, August 10th for a family-friendly festival featuring a funky time listening to the music of Toy Factory! The festival takes place at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park from 4pm-10pm. (Beer/wine garden area is for ages 21+ with valid ID required. There is also a $5/person admission to the beer/wine garden; the proceeds support our Discover Downtown Franklin fundraiser.)
We are honored to partner with Franklin Parks & Recreation each year for this event. Thank you to CrossRoad Engineers for the continued support of this fan-favorite event!
We also would like to thank our other event sponsors: Paul Humbles Agency - American Family Insurance - Franklin, in, B2S Life Sciences, CFS Title, Crane Credit Union, Denali Title & Escrow Agency, Inc., First Response Plumbing & Excavation Indy, Franklin Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Franklin Development Corporation - FDC of Indiana, Franklin Heritage Inc., Franklin Jewelers, GreenSigns, Huston Electric Inc., Horizon Bank, Huddleston & Huddleston Law, Johnson Memorial Health, Leugers Insurance Group, Lollypop Event Rentals and Planning, Metronet Fiber, MNM Construction, Collin Bopp, Financial Representative at Modern Woodmen of America, NSK Precision America, Patton Plumbing, Renewal By Andersen Of Indiana, Tri Kappa - Franklin - Zeta Chapter, Vaught Family Eye CareWe are getting super excited for Hops & Vines 2024 on Saturday, August 10th! This family-friendly-festival features the musical talents of Toy Factory!
The event features a beer and wine garden full of Indiana craft breweries and wineries - a full vendor lineup announcement is coming soon! The festival takes place at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park from 4pm-10pm. We are honored to partner with Franklin Parks & Recreation each year for this event.
Without sponsors Discover Downtown Franklin events would not be possible. Thank you to GreenSigns and First Response Plumbing & Excavation Indy for sponsoring Hops' at the Silver level!
#genuinefranklin #festcountryin #discoverdowntownfranklin #WeAreMainStreetWe are getting super excited for Hops & Vines 2024 on Saturday, August 10th! This family-friendly-festival features the musical talents of Toy Factory!
The event features a beer and wine garden full of Indiana craft breweries and wineries - a full vendor lineup announcement is coming soon! The festival takes place at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park from 4pm-10pm. We are honored to partner with Franklin Parks & Recreation each year for this event.
Without sponsors Discover Downtown Franklin events would not be possible. Thank you to Patton Plumbing and Paul Humbles Agency - American Family Insurance - Franklin, in for sponsoring Hops' at the Silver level!
#genuinefranklin #festcountryin #discoverdowntownfranklin #WeAreMainStreetWe are getting super excited for Hops & Vines 2024 on Saturday, August 10th! This family-friendly-festival features the musical talents of Toy Factory!
The event features a beer and wine garden full of Indiana craft breweries and wineries - a full vendor lineup announcement is coming soon! The festival takes place at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park from 4pm-10pm. We are honored to partner with Franklin Parks & Recreation each year for this event.
Without sponsors Discover Downtown Franklin events would not be possible. Thank you to Metronet Fiber and Renewal By Andersen Of Indiana for sponsoring Hops' at the Gold level!
#genuinefranklin #festcountryin #discoverdowntownfranklin #WeAreMainStreetWondering what’s going in on the corner of Home Ave and E. Jefferson? Wonder no more!! Be on the lookout for J Avenue, a cool new boutique coming soon!
#DiscoverDowntownFranklin #WeAreMainStreet #GenuineFranklin #FestCountryINWe are getting super excited for Hops & Vines 2024 on Saturday, August 10th! This family-friendly-festival features the musical talents of Toy Factory!
The event features a beer and wine garden full of Indiana craft breweries and wineries - a full vendor lineup announcement is coming soon! The festival takes place at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park from 4pm-10pm. We are honored to partner with Franklin Parks & Recreation each year for this event.
Without sponsors Discover Downtown Franklin events would not be possible. Thank you to B2S Life Sciences and Lollypop Event Rentals and Planning for sponsoring Hops' at the Gold level!
#genuinefranklin #festcountryin #discoverdowntownfranklin #WeAreMainStreetWe are getting super excited for Hops & Vines 2024 on Saturday, August 10th! This family-friendly-festival features the musical talents of Toy Factory!
The event features a beer and wine garden full of Indiana craft breweries and wineries - a full vendor lineup announcement is coming soon! The festival takes place at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park from 4pm-10pm. We are honored to partner with Franklin Parks & Recreation each year for this event.
Without sponsors Discover Downtown Franklin events would not be possible. Thank you to CrossRoad Engineers for the continued support of this fan favorite event! CrossRoad Engineers has been instrumental in the redevelopment of Franklin through their top-level design and engineering services.
#genuinefranklin #festcountryin #discoverdowntownfranklin #WeAreMainStreetWe're getting excited for the Franklin Holiday Lighting! Check out this post for just a sample of the exciting happenings on Saturday, December 7th!
Thank you to our Main Event Sponsor, Fletcher Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and so many other sponsors that make this incredible event possible.
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreetCheck out this excellent post from Megan Elaine and The Historic Artcraft Theatre! We invite you to visit Discover Downtown Franklin with your friends and family soon! 😎
Check out this exciting Sip + Shop Event next Thursday at BYTAVI!
#discoverdowntownfranklin #genuinefranklin #festcountryin #WeAreMainStreet
What They Say
about Downtown Franklin, Indiana
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
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
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
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