30th Annual Pumpkinfest Fills Franklin’s Main Street Oct. 26, 2013

One of Downtown Franklin’s favorite annual traditions, Pumpkinfest, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, on Main Street and the surrounding streets.

The 30th Annual Pumpkinfest will feature more than 75 arts and crafts vendors, a children’s activity area on 3rd Ave. S., Five Points stage, Sister Cities’ Great Pumpkin, Franklin Tomorrow Chili Cook-off and more.

Pumpkinfest is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Franklin’s Main Street from First  to Fifth Avenues. The fun continues until 9 p.m. on Main Street from 4th to 5th Avenues, with children’s activities and booths closing at 6 p.m.

Other activities include:
  • A costume contest for children and pets.
  • The Franklin Tomorrow Chili Cook-off on 3rd Ave. N.  from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on  Oct. 26. Tickets to taste chili from local organizations and restaurants will be available for $8 during the event.
  • Fall and holiday arts and crafts around the Public Square from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More than 75 vendors will be displaying hand-crafted items perfect for fall and the holidays.

For information on serving as an arts or crafts vendor, please visit zapplication.org or contact revans@historicfranklin.com.

For information on corporate sponsorships, contact nwilliams@historicfranklin.com.