With more than 1,000 events in Franklin and the other communities of Festival Country each year, this is your destination for fun every season. Kick off your summer with these activities in May.
Stop by the Fun Plaza, now open in front of Toodleydoo Toys, 1 W. Jefferson St. This new space, created by Discover Downtown Franklin and Festival Country Indiana, is a free game area, with cornhole, foosball, Connect 4 and checkers. You can borrow game accessories from the toy store during regular business hours. Play a few games and enjoy this new entertaining downtown destination.
Mark your calendar for the Festival Country Kickoff from 4 to 10 p.m. on May 16 at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater, 237 W. Monroe St. Celebrate the fifth year of the amphitheater with birthday festivities, food trucks and a night of live music from three great bands. Bring your lawn chairs and rock the night away.
Then, on May 22, attend Discover Downtown Franklin’s Strawberries on the Square from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on West Court Street. Savor the flavor of summer with a classic strawberry shortcake and ice cream. This family-friendly festival features free admission, live music and activities for kids, like face painting and balloon art, from noon to 3 p.m.
The Franklin Farmers Market earned the distinction of Indiana’s Ultimate Farmers Market last year, and it returns this year, better than ever. The market is open from 8 a.m. to noon, May 30 through September 12 at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater. Find fresh produce, meat, honey and handmade items from 80 new and familiar local vendors.
Find information about more events and festivals at the visitor center, 66 S. Water St., or at festivalcountryindiana.com/festivals-and-events.
