The Franklin Main Street Festival 2015
The event is expected to attract more than 125,000 visitors to a full slate of family-oriented activities, non-stop musical entertainment and international flavors of more than 20 food vendors.
The centerpiece of Main Street Festival is a juried arts and crafts show featuring some 200 vendors with original and hand crafted wares. Oil and watercolor paintings, pottery, jewelry, furniture, woodworking, ornamental iron, stained glass, photography, home and garden accents, birdhouses, leatherwork, and much more will be showcased on Main Street from First to Fifth Avenues.
In addition to a juried arts and crafts show, the festival offers a special area of children’s activities on Third Avenue South between City Hall and the Old Courthouse.
Entertainment
Free entertainment is offered continuously on two stages: one on the Public Square and another on Fourth Avenue North! The Xfinity Stage on the Public Square will feature local bands playing a variety of genres: Indie, Country, Rock, Bluegrass, Gospel and more. Eric Heatherly and his “Goats of Kudzu” will headline a Saturday night street dance on the Public Square from 8:30 – 10 p.m. The Heritage Stage, located on Fourth Avenue North, will feature a variety of local dance groups, including the Ann Carroll School of Dance, Tommy Jackson’s Rocky Top Revue and the Nashville Ballet.
Returning this year is the very popular carnival component, located this year on Second Ave. N., on the Harpeth Square development site. Carnival activities kick off at 5 p.m. on Thursday.
A beer tent on Fourth Avenue South will feature pub-style entertainment such as karaoke and corn hole. A kids’ zone on Third Avenue South will offer a variety of inflatables, train and pony rides, a petting zoo, bungee jump, and other activities for a small fee.
Food
No street festival is complete without food, and more than 20 food vendors will offer a tasty variety of everything from roasted corn on the cob and stuffed baked potatoes to fish tacos, Greek gyros, and Asian and Mexican cuisines. Don’t forget the Southern fare! Barbecue, burgers and hot dogs, funnel cakes, kettle corn and more will be available.
Green Pixie Baby is once again providing the Diaper Changing and Nursing Station to help young families care for their children in comfort. We are thrilled to be a part of the Main Street Fest and to show our support and love of our community. We hope you'll enjoy the festival!
