Franklin is famous for the many festivals it hosts each year but the Franklin TN biggest festival of the year easily goes to Pumpkinfest. This year marks the 31st year of this event. Scheduled to take place on Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
There is lots of family fun in store. The People's Church will host a free children's area on Third Ave. S. Events will includes games, inflatables, pony rides, train rides, and more. This area is open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
There will be a separate area on Fourth Ave. N. for bigger kids. Activities include bungie jumping, a mechanical bull and a spider web mountain.
If you love a good bowl of chili, don't forget to attend the Franklin Tomorrow Chili Cook-off on Third Ave. N. from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are approximately 15 teams that compete. A $10 ticket gives you an opportunity to sample all 15 chilis and then vote for the best one. You can't have chili without beer so that will be available for purchase as well.
For those who enjoy music, there will be two stages offering continuous entertainment. At 5 p.m., there will be a teenage Battle of the Bands which is also produced by The People's Church. The winners receive a $500 cash prize.
If dancing is your thing, swing dance on the public square begins at 4;45 p.m.
There will be more than 75 food and craft vendors offering a variety of arts, crafts, jewelery and specialty food items. Booths are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Other events include the appearance of The Great Pumpkin, costume contest for kids and pets and pumpkin carving contest.
As the Franklin TN biggest festival of the year, expect parking in downtown Franklin to be difficult. Instead park at The People's Church or Harlinsdale Farm and ride the trolley for $1 each way. Pets and strollers are not permitted on the trolley.
For further details, visit Downtown Franklin Events.
Courtesy of Tammie White, TW Realty Group in Franklin TN (615) 495-0752.
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