PumpkinFest!

Historic Downtown Franklin | 95 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
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Franklin’s 30th Annual PumpkinFest features the World Famous Pumpkin Roll, a costume parade and contest for children and dogs, more than 120 vendors, mountain arts and crafts, food, and other autumn attractions. The festival is held rain or shine.

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