Pickin' on the Square

Gazebo on the Square, Downtown Franklin | 95 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
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Franklin’s free outdoor concert series returns for its final 2026 performance, featuring Carolina 441 performing country and Southern rock at the Gazebo on the Square. Bring a lawn chair; food vendors are expected to be available.

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Dillard House Guests S’mores Night
OCT 10 - OCT 11

Dillard House Guests S’mores Night

A fireside evening with warm s’mores, toasted marshmallows, chocolate, and mountain views. This experience...

Saturday Night Bluegrass Jam
OCT 10 - OCT 11

Saturday Night Bluegrass Jam

A local Appalachian bluegrass gathering with live music, a bonfire, and opportunities to bring lawn chairs,...

LIVE MUSIC: The 441’s
OCT 10 - OCT 11

LIVE MUSIC: The 441’s

The 441s perform a mix of Americana, folk, country, and rock. Their sets span everything from stripped-down...

Mark Wills
OCT 10

Mark Wills

Country music performer and Grand Ole Opry member Mark Wills performs hits including “Wish You Were Here,”...

Snake Sunday
OCT 11

Snake Sunday

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The Isaacs
OCT 11

The Isaacs

Find tickets for The Isaacs at Anderson Music Hall in Hiawassee on 10/11/2026 at 1:00 PM

LIVE MUSIC: Sunday Afternoon w/ Ray Ferrara
OCT 11

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ACOUSTIC
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Gospel Day - Georgia Mtn Fall Festival
OCT 11

Gospel Day - Georgia Mtn Fall Festival

A gospel music show featuring The Isaacs and the Mylon Hayes Family. Admission includes access to the Georg...

Fall Gospel Show
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Fall Gospel Show

A gospel concert featuring The Isaacs, the Mylon Hayes Family, and the Rumfelt Family, with Georgia Mountai...

Live Music at The Vineyard at High Holly
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Join us for live music at The Vineyard at High Holly. Vineyard open hours are 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Yonder Summer Concert Series featuring David Childers + The Serpents
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Yonder Summer Concert Series featuring David Childers + The Serpents

An outdoor Songwriter Sundays concert on the lawn at Yonder Community Market. The event is family-friendly...

Face Jug Pottery
OCT 12 - NOV 23

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Face Jug Pottery
OCT 12 - OCT 26

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Aesthetic Water Releases
OCT 14 - OCT 17

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Georgia Power releases additional water over Tallulah Dam, increasing the flow through Tallulah Gorge for s...

Traditional Handbuilding Pottery Methods
OCT 14 - OCT 21

Traditional Handbuilding Pottery Methods

Explore three pottery methods used before the invention of the pottery wheel and create multiple clay piece...

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OCT 14 - OCT 21

Traditional Handbuilding Pottery Methods

Explore three pottery methods used before the invention of the pottery wheel. Participants can create multi...

Paella & Pours at Dillard House
OCT 14

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OCT 14 - OCT 15

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Alternative Firing Techniques with Vicente Garcia
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Knitting Class
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Georgia Mountain Fall Festival 2026
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Old Crow Medicine Show
OCT 15 - OCT 16

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Malpass Brothers & Always Loretta
OCT 15

Malpass Brothers & Always Loretta

A concert by the Malpass Brothers paired with Always Loretta, a tribute show featuring Emily Portman and th...

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The Malpass Brothers & Always Loretta

A traditional-country concert featuring The Malpass Brothers and Always Loretta, a tribute show honoring Lo...

Homeschool Fridays! Herbal Playshop with Caleb Arnold - MULTIPLE DATES APRIL - OCT
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A one-night bluegrass concert featuring Molly Tuttle at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds.

Molly Tuttle
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PumpkinFest!
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Sky Valley's Fall Festival
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4th Annual Trent Whidden Memorial Car Show
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