Perusing the web site of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce, we see a packed calendar:
Leaf Lookers Gemboree
Date(s): Oct 14, 2011 – Oct 16, 2011
When: Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am – 4pm
Where: Macon County Community Building
Fine Jewelry, Rought & Cut Gemstones, Minerals, Fossils & More! Adults $2 Children 12 and under free. Contact 828-524-3161
Pickin on the Square – The Blue Ridge Quartet
Date(s): Oct 15, 2011
When: 6:30 pm open mike; 7:30 Main Entertainment
Where: Downtown at the Gazebo
5th Annual Pumpkin Fest 2011
Date(s): Oct 21, 2011 – Oct 22, 2011
Where: Downtown Franklin
October 21 – Hayrides from East Franklin Shopping Center from 3pm – 6pm. After school treats for the kids in East Franklin Shopping Center 3pm – 5pm. October 22 – Street festival along Main Street with crafters, Famous Pumpkin Roll, live music all day, pie eating contest, games, costume contest and parade along with food. 9am – 4pm. Call 828-524-2516 or visit www.pumpkinfestfranklin.com
19th Annual Smoky Mountain Fall Art & Craft Fest
Date(s): Oct 21, 2011 – Oct 22, 2011
When: 10am – 5pm
Where: Macon County Fair Grounds
Admission only $2 or $1.50 with a can of food for a 2 day pass.
“Hug-a-Bug, Hug-a-Tree, Love a Bee: The Gardening for Wildlife Series
Date(s): Oct 21, 2011
Where: Rickman Store at 259 Cowee Creek Road
Brent Martin, Southeast Representative of the Wilderness Society, will talk about the concept of putting a value on nature’s free services. Sponsored by Friends of the Rickman Store.
Fall Color Festival – Southern Gospel with The Inspirations
Date(s): Oct 21, 2011 – Oct 22, 2011
When: Friday – 7:00pm and Saturday 1:00pm
When in doubt about an event, give the Chamber of Commerce a call – 1-866-372-5546 ! They are always eager to answer questions, and can help you with directions and the best way to navigate the mountains to get to all the great stuff happening around Franklin.
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