Franklin, NC Chamber of Commerce What To Do Events


UPCOMING EVENTS IN FRANKLIN, NC in Macon County

UPCOMING EVENTS IN FRANKLIN, NC

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Mark Lowry
Date(s): Jun 01, 2013
When: 7:30pm
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Tickets : $18, $20

For tickets visit www.greatmountainmusic.com or call 828-524-1598.

Fishing Day at Cliffside
Date(s): Jun 01, 2013
When: 9am - 12 noon
Where: Cliffside Lake

No day use fee or license during this time.

 

Outdoor 76/Smoky Mtn Bicycle Summer Kickoff
Date(s): Jun 01, 2013
When: all day
Where: Downtown Franklin on Main Street

Outdoor 76 and Smoky Mountain Bicycle are teaming up to have a fun filled day for the whole family!  Live music all day, bike demos, fly fishing demonstrations, cornhole tournament, adult tricycle race, disc golf putting competition, treasure hunt for the kids, kayak demonstrations, give-aways and so much more!  Oh yeah, don't forget about the all day cookout!!  Lets get this summer started off right.. spread the word!

www.outdoor76.com or 349-7676 for more information. 

Second Annual Island Fever Party & Fundraiser
Date(s): Jun 07, 2013
When: 7pm - 10pm
Where: The Highlands Playhouse

Enjoy live entertainment, food, drinks and a raffle throughout the evening.  Tickets are $10 per guest which includes two raffle tickets.  Wine, beer, soft drinks, delicious food and additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase.  For additional information contact 828-526-2695 or visit www.highlandsplayhouse.org 

Relay for Life
Date(s): Jun 08, 2013
When: 10am - 10pm
Where: FHS Football Field

A One Day Event this year!  Come out and help raise money for the American Cancer Society.

"Watermelon Dance" with High Mountain Squares
Date(s): Jun 09, 2013
When: 2 - 5pm
Where: Covered Pavilion at Rec Park

Callers Ken Pertins and Tom Pastinger.  For additional information contact 332-0001.

Getting to Know Your Community
Date(s): Jun 11, 2013
When: 4 - 6:30 pm
Where: Carenet - 130 Bidwell Street

OPEN HOUSE....  hosted by Macon County Crae Network

Join us for a meet and greet with various representatives of local agencies, businesses and organizations.  Opportunities to learn more about the resources available here in Macon County through literature and Q & A sessions! 

The Buddy Holly Story
Date(s): Jun 13, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013
Where: Highlands Playhouse

www.highlandsplayhouse.org or 828-526-0761

Taste of Scotland Weekend
Date(s): Jun 14, 2013 - Jun 16, 2013
Where: Downtown Franklin

The "Taste of Scotland Celtic Festival" will be returning to Franklin on its usual date, Fathers Day Weekend, June 14-16.  Free admission to the street festival and the Scottish Tartans Museum.  Golf tournament, Ceilidh, harp competition and sheepdog demonstrations, Celtic music, bands and dance.

For information about being a vendor or craft demonstrator at the street festival, contact morton.pdoug@gmail.com or for Museum information email tartans@scottishtartans.org.

Air Supply in Concert
Date(s): Jun 14, 2013
When: 7:30 pm
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

For tickets visit www.greatmountainmusic.com or call 828-524-1598.

Braveheart 5K & Rob Roy 1 Mile Kids "Fun" Run
Date(s): Jun 15, 2013
When: 8:30 am
Where: Downtown Franklin

Braveheart 5K race entry fee is  $15 by June 13 ($25 raceday).  Race t-shirts to the first 125 racers

Rob Roy 1 Mile Kids Fun Run (12 and under) entry fee isk $10 by June 13 ($15 raceday) Race t-shirts to the first 25 racers.

For additional information contact Dave Linn at bringingit2life@yahoo.com

Master Gardener Association Open House
Date(s): Jun 15, 2013
When: 1pm - 4pm
Where: Environmental Resource Center

Demonstration Gardens, tour of the gardens and refreshments.

Environmental Resource Center at 1624 Lakeside Drive, next to the landfill.

Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Carenet
Date(s): Jun 15, 2013
When: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Where: Resurrection Lutheran Church

Adults $7, children $3 and under 5 free

Spahetti with meat, marinara, or clam sauce, tossed salad, fresh bread, homemade desserts hot or cold drinks.  Dine In or Carry Out

Tickets may be purchased from members, by calling church at 524-5996 or at the door.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Date(s): Jun 15, 2013
When: 9:#0 am
Where: Franklin High School Track

Join the fight against this silent epidemic with a walk to raise awareness.  Walk to show support and learn more about the signs of elder abuse, neglect & exploitation.  T-shirts, information will be handed out.

For more information call Kim Gardner at 828-452-2122 or email gardner@30thalliance.org.

"Raptors, Waders & Other Neat Stuff" Presentation
Date(s): Jun 17, 2013
When: 7:00 pm
Where: Macon County Public Library

Franklin Bird Club Meeting
Speaker:  Ed Boos 
Look at some behaviors of a variety of birds including eagles, owls, egrets, cranes, as well as, several other bird species through the medium of still and video photography.

Anyone with an interest in birds is invited to attend 

Franklin Young Professionals' Monthly Meeting
Date(s): Jun 18, 2013
When: 6pm
Where: Location vary.

For location and additional information contact Mandy at 421-0770

The Gem Country Republican Women's Club
Date(s): Jun 18, 2013
When: 11:30 am
Where: The Boiler Room in the Factory

Guest Speaker Rodney Miller speaking on leadership and training.  Reservations not required.  For info contact Kathy at 828-524-8797.

Cinderella's Royal Celebration
Date(s): Jun 22, 2013
When: 2:00 pm
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Tickets : $7.  Space is limited - advanced reservations suggested.

For tickets visit www.greatmountainmusic.com or call 828-524-1598.

Let's Go Fishing!!!
Date(s): Jun 22, 2013
When: 11am - 2pm
Where: Cliffside Lake

All ages welcome to the free event!

Grab your fishing poles and join us at Cliffside Lake for fun for the whole family with free food and drinks.  Come learn the mission of Gilliam's Promise and Hope as you enjoy a day of fun in the sun.

www.GilliamsPromise.org  

2013 Shop with a Cop Auto Show
Date(s): Jun 22, 2013
When: 10am - 2pm
Where: 305 Holly Springs Plaza

Macon County's "Shop With A Cop" program has been bringing Christmas cheer to underprivileged children for years.  ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE "SHOP WITH A COP" PROGRAM OF MACON COUNTY, NC.

We Welcome all Cars, Bikes and Trucks! 

$10 Vehicle Registration

DYNO, 50/50 Drawing, Silent Auction, Food & Music

www.facebook.com/ShopWithACopNC

Arrowheads and Marshmallows
Date(s): Jun 22, 2013
When: 11 am
Where: The Rickman Store

Friends of the Rickman Store will host Lynn Loudermilk Brumby and her long life family collection of Native American arrowheads gathered in four counties of NC and two countiies in Georgia.  For additional information contact 828-369-5595.

Cinderella - A Magical Musical
Date(s): Jun 27, 2013 - Jun 30, 2013
When: 7:30 pm
Where: Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

Tickets: $10 students, $15 adults

For tickets visit www.greatmountainmusic.com or call 828-524-1598.

Alive After Five! Networking Event
Date(s): Jun 27, 2013
When: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Where: Outdoor 76 - 35 E Main Street

Join us for this month's networking event at Outdoor 76's new location.  Come by for refreshments, door prizes and specials!  

RSVP to 524-3161

StreetFest
Date(s): Jun 28, 2013
When: 6 - 9pm
Where: Downtown Franklin

Call 524-8662 for more information

Benefit for Greg and Betty Artman
Date(s): Jun 29, 2013
When: 7:00 pm
Where: Covered Pavilion at Macon County Rec Park

Entertainment, bake sale with lots of homemade pies and cakes, food for sale including hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks, face painting and more.  Proceeds to benefit The Artman's.  For additional information contact skeems4667@gmail.com