--- title: Porchtober l Discover Downtown Franklin Indiana description: Bring a cooler and a chair and enjoy some free live music during October in historic Downtown Franklin, Indiana image: https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/hubfs/Porchtober-Poster.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?hsLang=en) [DISCOVER WHAT'S HAPPENING](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/events?hsLang=en) 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) # Porchtober ##### Saturday Nights in October 4 to 8 p.m. Bring a cooler and a chair and enjoy some free live music. Meet your neighbors and have a great time. The hosts are gracious volunteers, so please be respectful of their property, pick up all garbage and follow all local laws, etc. (no public restrooms are provided at this event). Porchtober is a free event presented by Discover Downtown Franklin.  ![Porchtober l Discover Downtown Franklin, Indiana](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Porchtober-1.png?width=1000&height=459&name=Porchtober-1.png) ![Porchtober-Poster](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Porchtober-Poster.png?width=1200&height=1143&name=Porchtober-Poster.png) ## The Lineup #### Saturday, October 3 **5 to 7 p.m. - Nick Dittmeier** *248 East Madison Street* **7 to 9 p.m. - Tape Deck** *99 East Madison Street* #### Saturday, October 10 **5 to 7 p.m. - Doug Henthorn Band** *249 North Water Street* **7 to 9 p.m. - Sustayn** *49 North Water Street* #### Saturday, October 17 **5 to 7 p.m. - Indiana Boys** *201 East Monroe Street* **7 to 9 p.m. - Shack #9** *99 South Home Avenue* #### Saturday, October 24 **5 to 7 p.m. - The Snakehandlers** *40 East Madison Street* **7 to 9 p.m. - Matixando** *448 East King Street* ## Sponsors [![Mutual Savings Bank](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mutual%20Savings%20Bank.png?width=250&name=Mutual%20Savings%20Bank.png)](https://www.mymsb.bank/) [![MNM Construction](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MNM%20Construction.jpg?width=250&name=MNM%20Construction.jpg)](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571785792314#) [![BeckAuto Logo](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BeckAuto%20Logo.jpg?width=250&name=BeckAuto%20Logo.jpg)](https://beckautomotive.com/) [![Festival-Country-Indiana-1](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Festival-Country-Indiana-1.png?width=250&name=Festival-Country-Indiana-1.png)](https://www.festivalcountryindiana.com/) [![B2S-Life-Sciences](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/B2S-Life-Sciences.png?width=250&name=B2S-Life-Sciences.png)](https://b2slifesciences.com/) [![Interstate-Warehousing](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Interstate-Warehousing.png?width=250&name=Interstate-Warehousing.png)](https://tippmanngroup.com/interstate-warehousing) [![Crossroads-Promotions-2](https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Crossroads-Promotions-2.png?width=250&name=Crossroads-Promotions-2.png)](https://www.facebook.com/p/Crossroads-Promotions-100050441023991/) - - - [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?hsLang=en) | 463.222.2007 - [Site by Clever Dogs Media](https://www.cleverdogsmedia.com/)