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U P C O M I N G 2010 EVENTS
in Franklin, North Carolina

July 4 - Franklin's 4th of July Spectacular

ALL EVENTS TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 3rd

4th of July Parade in Historic Downtown Franklin 9:30 am until 1 pm. Parade begins at 10:00 am. Contact Linda Schlott at 828-524-2516 for more information.
4th of July Festivities - Macon County Recreation Park. Largest fireworks show in WNC at dark. Call 828-524-3161 for information.

July 13 - Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers ($20 - $30) Over 50 years ago, Larry, Steve, and Rudy Gatlin started singing in their little hometown of Abilene, Texas, and from there went on to make music history. Over the course of a four-decade career that has taken the Gatlin Brothers from dusty Texas stages to White House performances, from Broadway to Grammy Awards to the top of the country charts. Click here to get tickets online at the Smoky Mountain Center for the performing arts in Franklin, NC.

July 16 & 17 - 7th Annual Franklin Folk Festival - A celebration of Appalachian heritage in Downtown Franklin. Over 100 living exhibits of authentic mountain living, food, entertainment and more. Call 828-369-7411 for detials. Sponsored by Macon County Folk Heritage Association.

Celebrate Franklin is devoted to special events in downtown Franklin, North Carolina. Check out the details of upcoming events including festivals and other celebrations. We've even included driving directions for your information. We hope you will join with us to Celebrate Franklin, North Carolina!

DIRECTIONS TO FRANKLIN, NC

From Asheville - Take I-40 West to Exit 27 (23 South/74 West). Follow to Exit 81 (U.S. 441/23 South). Approximately 65 miles.
From Atlanta - Follow I-85 North to I-985. Left on I-985 which becomes 23/365 North. 23/365 becomes 23/441 North. Follow to Franklin. pproximately 125 miles.
From Knoxville, TN -: I-40 East to Exit 20 (Hwy 276 South). Stay on 276 until reaching 23/74 South. Follow to Exit 81 (U.S. 441/23 South). Approximately 130 miles.