--- title: Strawberries on the Square Kicks Off Summer description: Farmers Market in Discover Downtown Franklin, Indiana. image: https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/hubfs/News-Strawberriers-on-the-Square.png --- [![Discover Downtown Franklin, Indiana](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/hubfs/DDF-Logo-White-1.png) ![Discover Downtown Franklin, Indiana](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/hubfs/DDF-Logo-Color.png)](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com) [DISCOVER WHAT'S HAPPENING](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/events) Toggle navigation Toggle navigation - - - [HOME](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com) - [ATTEND AN EVENT](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/events) - DISCOVER DOWNTOWN - [Shop](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/shop) - [Eat and Drink](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/eat-drink) - [Experience](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/experience) - CONNECT WITH US - [Contact Us](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/contact-us) - [Learn About Us](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/about) - [Get Involved](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/get-involved) - [Support DDF](https://www.jccf.org/discover-downtown-franklin-fund) - [See Us in the News](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/news) - [Do Business Here](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/do-business-here) - [Find Available Properties](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/available-properties) - [Get Our Newsletter](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.us18.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b4ca637e435147eed9ec44b0a&id=28a37219af) - [VOLUNTEER WITH US](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/get-involved#volunteer) - [BE A VENDOR](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/vendor) - [SEARCH](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/search) # Strawberries on the Square Kicks Off Summer May 17, 2025 •[Daily Journal](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/news/author/daily-journal) [Events](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/news/tag/events) ![Discover Downtown Franklin, Indiana](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/News-Strawberriers-on-the-Square.png?height=630&name=News-Strawberriers-on-the-Square.png) Nothing signals the start of summer than the sweet taste of strawberries. And this coming week, the sugary sensation takes center stage in downtown Franklin. At the annual Strawberries on the Square, local residents can lose themselves in the flavors of strawberry shortcakes while lounging on the courthouse lawn. People can enjoy a day of live music and food trucks while downtown businesses open their doors with special sales and other enticing events. All of it adds up to a Franklin tradition that has become the gateway to the city’s summertime swoon. [READ MORE](https://dailyjournal.net/2025/05/16/sweet-treat-strawberries-on-the-square-helps-kick-off-summer/) Share This: [mailto:replaceme@please.com?&subject=Thought%20you%20might%20like%20this&body=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscoverdowntownfranklin.com%2Fnews%2Fstrawberries-on-the-square-kicks-off-summer](mailto:replaceme@please.com?&subject=Thought%20you%20might%20like%20this&body=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscoverdowntownfranklin.com%2Fnews%2Fstrawberries-on-the-square-kicks-off-summer) - - - [mailto:director@discoverdowntownfranklin.com](mailto:director@discoverdowntownfranklin.com) **Discover Downtown Franklin, Inc.** 120 East Jefferson Street Franklin, Indiana 46131 © 2026 [Discover Downtown Franklin Inc](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com) | 463.222.2007 - [Site by Clever Dogs Media](https://www.cleverdogsmedia.com/)