January 28 - Burns Night Celebration hosted by the Friends of the Scottish Tartans Museum - Tartan Hall, Franklin First Presbyterian Church. Activities begin at 5:30 p.m. with the parade of tartans. Tickets $25 per person and are available at the Scottish Tartans Museum in Franklin. Call Mike Swift for information at 828-524-4304.

February 11 - Official Ceremony marking the end Franklin's 150th Anniversary - Historic Sanctuary of Franklin's First Presbyterian Church - 11:00 a.m.

February 10 & 11- Valentine Craft Show - The Factory - U.S. 441 South. 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Unique handmade crafts for all seasons. For information call 828-369-7604.

February 16 & 18 - Mystery Dinner Theater at 6:30 PM @ Fat Buddies BBQ with Macon County Community Foundation. Contact Karen @ 828-524-5200 for info and reservations.

March 9 to 11 & 16 to 18 - "Love Makes the World Go Round" A Musical Dinner Theatre presented by the Overlook Theatre Company and the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Holly Springs Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Tickets on sale beginning February 13. $35 for adults, $20 Under 12 Years Old, Table of 6 for $200. For further information or to charge by phone call 800-336-7829 or 828-524-3161. Mastercard and Visa Accepted. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Holly Springs Relay for Life Team.

March 14 - Harlem Ambassador Basketball Show. Highlands High School Gym. 7:00 p.m. Advance tickets - $10, $12 at door, children $5, under 4 free. Call 828-526-2112 for details.

March 18 - Kid's Crew Saturday @ The Fun Factory - Kid's Crew members come in and get a free game of putt putt or bowling. Free face painting. 10am to 3pm. Highway 441 S of the Franklin. 828-349-8888.

April 1 - Flea Market Fund Raiser for Macon County Senior Games. Macon County Community Building, U.S. 441 S of Franklin. For more information call 828-349-2090.

April 8 - Easter Egg Hunt presented by The Fun Factory in the Smokies. Bring your own basket. U.S. 441 South of Franklin. For details call 828-349-8888.

April 8 - ART Saturday "Blooming Art for Budding Artists" - Whistle Stop Mall, U.S. 441 S of Franklin. 10 a.m. to 12noon. Free. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Macon County. 828-524-7683.

April 15 - Annual Easter Egg Hunt presented by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Macon Middle School. 11: 00 a.m. Call 828-524-3161 for more information.

April 21 - Classic Car Show - The Fun Factory located just off U.S. 441 South of Franklin. 6pm to 9pm. No entry fee. Live music and more. Call 828-349-8888 for details.

May 7 - Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet "Sounds of Appalachia" - 2pm - Sponsored by the Arts Council of Macon County. For additional information please call 828-524-7683.

May 12-14 - G & LW Wholesale Gem Show. Watauga Festival Center, Highway 441 North of Franklin. Gem & Lapidary wholesalers. Hours 10am to 6pm Friday & Saturday, 10am to 3pm Sunday. Contact 601-879-8832.

May 12-14 - 5th Annual Mother's Day Gemboree - Macon County Community Building U.S. 441 South of Franklin. Sponsored by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Featuring gem & minerals, fine jewelry, and more. Hours 10am to 6pm Friday & Saturday, 12noon to 5pm Sunday. Contact 800-336-7829.

May 13 - Pancake Breakfast - Mason Lodge on Church Street in Franklin. 7am to 11am. Sposored by the Smoky Mountain Shrine Club. Contact Harry Morrow for information by calling 828-369-9634.

May 13 - ART Saturday "Weave-arama" - Wesley's Park on the Little Tennessee Greeway (East Main Street). 10am to 12noon. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Macon County. 828-524-7683.

May 13 - Fun Day at the Park - Presented by the Macon County Human Relations Council - Wesley's Playground 1 to 6 p.m. Burgers, dogs and more for sale. FREE activities for kids, Storytelling and Face Painting. For additional information call 828-369-0972.

May 13 - Livin It 2006 Tour - Featuring Actor Stephen Baldwin - The Factory located Hwy. 441 South of Franklin. 1 to 4:00 p.m. An exciting afternoon of extreme skateboard and BMX demonstrations. Call 828-349-8888 or visit livinit.com.

May 18 - Screen on the Green - Outdoor Classic Film Series - Tassee Shelter on the Little Tennessee Greenway. Film begins at Sunet. Free. Call 828-524-7683 for details. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Macon County.

May 19 - Relay for Life - Franklin High School track - 7:00 p.m. For information contact Tammy Dills at 828-524-8411.

May 19 - Classic Car Show - 6 to 9 pm at The Fun Factory in the Smokies. No entry free. Live music. Contact 828-349-8888 for information.

May 20 - Macon County Habitat for Humanity Resale Store 5 Year Celebration - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm. FREE hot dogs & drinks, 25% off in store all day - Entertainment, Face Painting, Clowns and more! Call 828-369-3716.

May 27 - Neighborhood Strawberry Festival - Memorial United Methodist Church - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Eats, Games, Music, Crafts and Prizes - Strawberry Cook Off or Bake Off, Sharing & Tasting, Free Lunch at 12 noon.

June 3 – Cowee/Westmill Historic District Celebration - Cowee Elementary School off Highway 28 North of Franklin. Food, music, exhibits & displays. 10am-4pm. Contact Claudette Dillard at 828-369-9654 for additional information.

June 5 to 10 – Carnival - Sponsored by Smoky Mtn Shrine Club. Located at intersection of Highway 441 By Pass and Highlands Rd. Contact Harry Morrow 828-369-9634.

June 9 & 10 – Franklin Folk Festival - A heritage celebration in Downtown Franklin. Demonstrations of authentic mountain living, food, entertainment and more. Further details to be announced. Call Janet Greene at 828-421-4571. Sponsored by Franklin Heritage Association.

June 15 – Screen on the Green - Outdoor classic film series at Tassee Shelter on the Little Tennessee River Greenway. Free. Film begins at Sunset. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Macon County. 828-524-7683.

June 16 – Classic Car Show - 6 to 9 pm at The Fun Factory in the Smokies. No entry free. Live music. Contact 828-349-8888 for information.

June 16, 17 & 18 – 10th Annual Taste of Scotland – Street festival with all day entertainment, clans, authentic Scottish foods, music & dancing, Pipe & Drum Bands, parade, Border Collie demonstrations, crafts, shortbread contest, children’s Highland games and many other contests. Free Admission. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by The Friends of the Scottish Tartans Museum and the Town of Franklin.

June 22 to 24 – Blue Ridge Gospel Music Weekend - Holly Springs Baptist Church Sanctuary Franklin, N.C. 7:00 pm nightly.
Doors open at 5:30 pm with food available. Entertainment schedule to be announced. For information call 828-524-7799.

June 24 – Drake 2nd Annual Relay for Life Car Show - Franklin High School - 1:00 p.m. with awards ceremony at 4:00 p.m. Awards given for Stock & Modified in several categories. Sound Off competition as well. Pre-registration underway. Call 828-349-8538 or 828-349-5342 for additional information. Rain Date July 1st.

June 24 – Mark Menedez will conduct a workshop on color theory at the Uptown Gallery of the Macon County Art Association. Main Street, Downtown Franklin. For more information call 828-349-4607.

June 24 – Summer Block Party - 2pm until? @ The Fun Factory - 7pm Worship Service, outdoor & indoor stage with live entertainment throughout the day. Churches with games, activities and prizes. Free coupons and food. For more information please call 828-349-8888.

July 3 - Celebration & Fun Factory Birthday Bash! Details coming soon!

July 4 - Annual 4th of July Fireworks & Fun Day. Macon County Recreation Park US 441S. Contact 800-336-7829. Activities begin at 11:00am and conclude at dark with the largest fireworks display in Western North Carolina! Contact 800-336-7829 for additional information.

July 8 - St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church Sweet Corn Festival. Roller Mill Road in Franklin. 10am to 3pm. Call Cynthia Gay at 828-524-5199 for more information.

July 8 - Lee County Florida Day in the Smokies - Macon County Recreation Park - Large Pavillion. 12noon. Bring your own picnic, lawn chairs, etc.

July 8 - ART Saturday for all ages "A World of Art". Wesley's Park on the Little Tennessee Greenway. Free. 10am to 12noon. Call 828-524-7683 for information. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Macon County.

July 8 & 9 - 17th Annual Summertime Art & Craft Show. The Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, NC. 10am-5pm. Contact Doris Hunter 828-524-3405.

July 13-17 - "Beauty and the Beast" presented by the Overlook Theatre Company - Franklin High School Fine Arts Center. Ticket prices and further details to be announced.

July 19 - FOLKMOOT for Children - Macon County Community Building, U.S. 441 South of Franklin. 3pm. Free. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Macon County. Contact 828-524-7683 for more information.

July 20 - Screen on the Green - Outdoor classic film series at Tassee Shelter on the Little Tennessee River Greenway. Film begins at Sunset. Free. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Macon County.

July 21 - Classic Car Show at The Fun Factory - U.S. 441 South of Franklin. 6 to 9pm. Live Music. Call 828-349-8888 for details.

July 21 & 28 – First Baptist Church will be sponsoring "Four Fabulous Fridays" at the Greenway. Festival type activities including face painting, balloon animals, games for children and live music will be offered over these four Friday evenings. Light refreshments will also be available. Two events are scheduled in August.

July 26-30 - 41st Annual Macon County Gemboree. Macon County Community Building US 441S. Contact 800-336-7829. One of the largest and oldest gem & mineral shows in the southeast. Sponsored by the Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin and the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Hours 10am to 6pm Wednesday-Saturday, 12 noon to 5pm Sunday.

July 27-30 - G & LW Wholesale Gem Show. Watauga Festival Center, U.S. Highway 441 North of Franklin. Wholesale gems & jewelry. Open 10am to 6pm Daily - 10am to 3pm Sunday. Contact 601-879-8832 for additional information.

July 30 - FOLKMOOT USA - Fine Arts Center on campus of Franklin High School. 2pm. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Macon County. For details call 828-524-7683.

August 4 & 8 – First Baptist Church will be sponsoring "Four Fabulous Fridays" at the Greenway. Festival type activities including face painting, balloon animals, games for children and live music will be offered over these four Friday evenings. Light refreshments will also be available.

August 5 - An Evening of Art & Chocolate presented by the Zonta Club of Franklin. Rabun County Civic Center - 7:00 p.m. Contact 828-524-3161 for details.

August 5 & 6- Annual Herb & Garlic Festival - Cowee Harmony Gardens, N.C. 28 North of Franklin - For additional information contact 828-524-0725.

August 12 - 10th Annual Smoky Mountain Shrimp Boil to benefit Macon County Habitat for Humanity. Tartan Hall, Franklin First Presbyterian Church. All you can eat boiled shrimp and lots of other goodies. Call 828-369-3716 for information.

August 18 - Classic Car Show at The Fun Factory - U.S. 441 South of Franklin. 6 to 9pm. Live Music. Call 828-349-8888 for details.

August 25-26 - Acrylic Workshop led by Terry Chandler at the Uptown Gallery of the Macon County Art Association in downtown Franklin. Call 828-349-4607 for details.

September 13 to 17– Macon County Fair. Macon County Fair Grounds, Hwy 441S. Contact 828-349-2046.

September 15 - Classic Car Show at The Fun Factory - U.S. 441 South of Franklin. 6 to 9pm. Live Music. Call 828-349-8888 for details.

September 30 - Annual KIDS Place Festival - Macon County Fair Grounds - 1 to 6pm. Children's games, music and great food. Contact 828-524-3199.

October 13-15 -"Mountain Memories," Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild, Inc. Biennial Quilt Show at Macon County Community Center, Rt. 441 South, Franklin, NC. The show includes entries from local and national quilters, and is NQA judged. Highlighted will be a silent auction sale of small quilted wall hangings, vendors booths, and members' boutique. Lectures by Linda Cantrell, "Mistakes and How to Overcome Them," on Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. and by Jane Buckwalter, "Antebellum (Civil War) to Present," on Friday night from 7-9 p.m. will be held nearby at Tartan Hall, Presbyterian Church on 26 Church Street, Franklin. The fee for admission to the lectures is included in the cost of the 3-day pass at $10. Single day admission to the quilt show is $5.00. Hours of the show are Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For information or directions, contact show chairman Nancilee Dills by phone at 828-349-0883.

October 19-21 -14th Annual Smoky Mountain Fall Art & Craft Festival - Featuring 80 juried unique artisans, live music, demonstrations, great food, festive atmosphere, FREE hand crafted prizes, hay rides, kids craft booth and Loads of Fun for the Entire Family! Thursday through Saturday 10am to 5pm. Macon County Fairgrounds-U.S. 441 South of Franklin. Contact Laurie Keneipp for additional information at 828-524-6630.

October 20-22 - 16th Annual Leaf Looker's Gemboree - The hills are alive with more than fall color as gem & mineral dealers from across the United States converge on Franklin to sell their wares. Sponsored by the Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin and the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Hours 10am to 6pm Friday & Saturday, 12 noon to 5pm Sunday. Call 800-336-7829 for information.

October 20 - Classic Car Show at The Fun Factory - U.S. 441 South of Franklin. 6 to 9pm. Live Music. Call 828-349-8888 for details.

October 24-29 - Dessert Theatre - Presented at 7 o'clock nightly by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce & The Overlook Theatre Company. Directed by Scotty Corbin. Further details to be announced. Contact the Franklin Chamber of Commerce for additional information by calling 800-336-7829 or 828-524-3161.

October 28 – 10th Annual Pumpkin Fest – Street festival & crafts with lots of contests, autumnal decorations with all day entertainment, Pumpkin Roll down Phillips Street, costume parade & contest, pumpkin cooking contest, pumpkin decorating contest, scarecrows & more. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Town of Franklin and The Streets of Franklin Heritage Association.

November 24 & 25 - 19th Annual Hard Candy Christmas Art & Craft Show. The Ramsey Center, Cullowhee NC. 10am-5pm. Contact Doris Hunter 828-524-3405.

November 26 - 3:00 p.m. - Annual Franklin Christmas Parade - Through the streets of downtown Franklin. Call the Franklin Chamber for information at 828-524-3161.

December 1 & 8 – 6th Annual Window Wonderland. Victorian Christmas with people in store windows, luminaries, carriage rides & entertainment. 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by The Streets of Franklin Heritage Association.