Experience Franklin NC

10/06/2026

💰 $10,000 IS WAITING TO BE FOUND IN FRANKLIN! 🔎🏆

Think you and a teammate have what it takes?

828 Treasure Quest is coming to Franklin THIS SATURDAY, October 10 — bringing an action-packed mix of scavenger hunt, challenges, clues, strategy and a race to the finish!

🗺️ Two-person teams
🧩 Solve clues & complete challenges
🏃 Race from checkpoint to checkpoint
💰 Compete for a $10,000 GRAND PRIZE
❤️ Support KIDS Place Child Advocacy Center along the way

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ Doors open at 7:00 a.m. | Quest begins at 8:00 a.m.
📍 1288 Georgia Road | Franklin, NC

Grab your teammate, bring your competitive spirit and get ready to experience Franklin one clue at a time!

Advance registration is required. 👇
https://828treasurequest.com

More event details:
https://experiencefranklinnc.com/event/828-treasure-quest/

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10/03/2026

👟Today is the day for The Naturalist, a 25k/50k race from beautiful Franklin, NC on the to the top of amazing and back. This trail run passes waterfalls, historical ranger station, and scenery too gorgeous to describe. Created and hosted by Outdoor 76, the race maxed out at 150 runners from all over the country, and even Germany. So many sponsors, but of course and . Welcome to Franklin runners and everyone is invited to the post race party (music, food, brews and general fun).

10/01/2026

🎃 30 YEARS OF PUMPKINFEST! 🎃

This fall, one of Franklin’s favorite traditions celebrates a BIG milestone — the 30th Annual PumpkinFest in Downtown Franklin!

Join us for a full day of fall fun, including:

🎃 Pumpkin Roll
👻 Costume Contests
🐶 Pet Costume Contest
🍂 Kids’ Activities
🎶 Live Entertainment
🛍️ Local Shopping
🍴 Food & Treats
🎃 And plenty of PumpkinFest fun throughout downtown!

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 9 AM–4 PM
📍 Downtown Franklin, NC

Come celebrate 30 years of PumpkinFest and make some new fall memories in Franklin!
https://experiencefranklinnc.com/event/pumpkinfest/

09/20/2026

With a little imagination, you can see the Beacons of Gondor on distant mountain peaks...Happy Hobbit Day, Tolkien fans! While we celebrate a little early on Saturday, your Fall adventure awaits in Franklin, NC whenever you're ready. “The world is not in your books and maps. It’s out there.” — Gandalf the Grey 🧙 “I am looking for someone to share in an adventure.” — Bilbo Baggins ‍🙋‍♀️

Follow us Because...“Not all those who wander are lost.”🥾🐝🐢🦋🍁🍂🌺🌞 Check out the celebration A Novel Escape on Main Street. The towers here are Albert Mtn. and Wesser Bald. See the links in the comments

09/18/2026

What if you could revel in the beauty of🍁 Fall in the Smoky Mountains, and win $10k while helping children in need? 😍

Here it is:

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09/13/2026

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