The 21st Annual Harvest Festival is set for Sat., Sept. 27, 12 noon to 5 pm. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 28. This year’s festival will be expanding up Main Street to Dean College and Franklin Library, adding more activities and booths.

Organized by Franklin Downtown Partnership, the Harvest Festival is their largest event. More than 150 vendors will fill Main Street in the expanded format. Look for more music, food, kids’ activities, art and crafts, merch and services from local shops, and community groups. More details will be coming in September.

“The Harvest Festival is the ideal time to socialize, relax, and enjoy the community spirit. There are many great shopping and dining opportunities in downtown Franklin,” said Scott Martin, President of the Franklin Downtown Partnership and Harvest Festival Chair.

Due to the popularity of the event, vendor booths will only be available to FDP members this year. The Partnership invites Franklin crafters to join and participate in the festival. Registration for FDP members will open the last week of August. 

Business owners are invited to be a sponsor of the Harvest Festival. Please email the FDP office at [email protected] to learn about sponsorship opportunities, or register on the FDP website at www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.

“This huge event is made possible because of our generous local business sponsors,” said Lisa Piana, FDP’s Executive Director. This is our list of sponsors so far:

Platinum – Dean Bank, G&C Plumbing & Heating

Gold – Camford Property Group, Inc., Hockomock YMCA

Silver – Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication, Inc., Glen Meadow Apartments-Schochet Cos., Notturno Home Services, The Enclave of Franklin.

Bronze – Chestnut Dental Associates, Connell Roofing, Inc., Elizabeth’s Bagels, Fenton Financial Group, Simon’s Furniture.

Follow the Partnership on Instagram and Facebook for info, updates, and activities:

https://www.instagram.com/franklindowntownpartnership/and  

https://www.facebook.com/franklindowntownpartnership.org/

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents can join the Downtown Partnership for only $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival, and initiatives such as beautification, streetscape design, green space, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.