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Discover Downtown Franklin We are a nationally accredited 501c3 Main Street Organization working hard to keep Franklin Fun, Fresh, and Familiar! Get involved with us!

In addition to multiple downtown events and the Farmers Market we promote our fabulous local businesses! Discover Downtown Franklin is a 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to revitalizing downtown Franklin, Indiana. We dedicate our efforts towards the Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion and Organization of downtown businesses.

‼️Stay tuned for this NEW shop coming soon‼️Pawley’s Pet Boutique opens its doors on Friday, November 6, the same weeken...
10/13/2026

‼️Stay tuned for this NEW shop coming soon‼️

Pawley’s Pet Boutique opens its doors on Friday, November 6, the same weekend as Holiday Open House! Keep your eye out and follow their social media for store updates so you can prepare to give them a warm Franklin welcome🧡

PORCHTOBER WEEK 3! 🎃🎶Join us for week 3 of Porchtober, featuring FREE live music in Downtown Franklin!Each of the first ...
10/12/2026

PORCHTOBER WEEK 3! 🎃🎶

Join us for week 3 of Porchtober, featuring FREE live music in Downtown Franklin!

Each of the first 4 Saturdays in October we have TWO locations featuring live music from 5–7 p.m. and 7–9 p.m. — giving you the perfect excuse to grab dinner, do some shopping, enjoy a drink and spend the evening downtown.

🎶 OCT. 17 PORCHTOBER LINEUP!
- Indiana Boys playing from 5-7pm at 201 E. Monroe Street
- Shack #9 Daily Journal 2024 Band of the Year! - playing from 7-9pm at 99 S. Home Avenue. Plus Greek's Pizzeria & Tapp Room - Franklin Bar Cart will be in attendance!

Get ready for some fun at Porchtober in Downtown Franklin! 🎃

Thank you to our Porchtober sponsors - without them this program wouldn't be possible!

Thank you Mutual Savings Bank, Beck Automotive, B2S Life Sciences, Festival Country Indiana, Interstate Warehousing Franklin, Indiana, and Crossroads Promotions.h

Have you been to Fruitful Frog in Downtown Franklin?🐸If you're looking for a light, fresh, healthier option for a snack ...
10/09/2026

Have you been to Fruitful Frog in Downtown Franklin?🐸

If you're looking for a light, fresh, healthier option for a snack or refreshment, hop into a whole new world of natural goodness at Fruitful Frog: Market & Organic Juicery! Build your own juice or browse vitamins, supplements, and local produce at 114 E Jefferson Street.✨

Check out their Facebook and Instagram to see menu items, new inventory and updates!💚

Didn't you know? It's Homecoming Weekend! 🏈🎉Whether you're a Franklin College alum or just visiting for the day, our col...
10/09/2026

Didn't you know? It's Homecoming Weekend! 🏈🎉

Whether you're a Franklin College alum or just visiting for the day, our college town welcomes you! Check out this post for more Homecoming festivities and be sure to stop by our downtown shops and restaurants to make the most of your visit!✨🛍

We're lucky to have such a beautiful and vibrant college campus right here in the heart of Downtown Franklin!💙💛

Welcome home, Grizzlies! We hope you have a wonderful Homecoming Weekend! 🐻

The 2026 Holiday Lighting & Winter Market is just 2 months away! 🎄🎅🌟 APPLY NOW!We are excited to announce that this year...
10/08/2026

The 2026 Holiday Lighting & Winter Market is just 2 months away! 🎄🎅🌟 APPLY NOW!

We are excited to announce that this year's market will be held on Saturday, December 5th from 1-8pm! This is a bustling event for vendors and patrons alike, with over 10,000 in attendance the last three years. 🤯

🚨 We are growing the market this year with the addition of more indoor and outdoor spaces from our friends at RFD Franklin Event Center!

If you create your own handmade or homegrown items and are interested in becoming a vendor, please click the link below to apply. The fee is $75 for one (10'x10') outdoor or $100 for one (8'x8'-ish) indoor booth space - double booth spaces are available. Indoor spaces are extremely limited, this application is mostly for our awesome outdoor market booths on North Main Street!

Click here: https://discoverdowntownfranklin.com/vendor

❗️BEWARE OF SCAMMERS IN THE COMMENTS - the only link you should click is in our post that takes you to the Discover Downtown Franklin vendor page.

The Holiday Lighting & Winter Market is generously sponsored by Leugers Insurance Group! 💚

Did you enjoy the Vintage & Handmade Fest? Over 6,500 attendees enjoyed a beautiful day in Downtown Franklin. 😀 Not only...
10/08/2026

Did you enjoy the Vintage & Handmade Fest?

Over 6,500 attendees enjoyed a beautiful day in Downtown Franklin. 😀 Not only were there 200 vendor booths full of amazing items, but our downtown business community was full of shoppers, with many locations reporting their best day ever! ❤ That's what it's all about! 😍

Save the dates for next year - the spring event will be held on April 24, 2027 and the fall event will be held on October 2, 2027. 👍

Thanks to for the drone photos!

Thank you to our Main Event Sponsor: Indiana American Water 💙

Thank you to our other sponsors: Beck Automotive, B2S Life Sciences Centier Bank, Crane Credit Union, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, Denali Title & Escrow Agency, Inc., Franklin Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Franklin Heritage Inc., Franklin Jewelers, Horizon Bank, Huston Electric Inc., Interstate Warehousing Franklin, Indiana, JCFiber, Johnson Memorial Health, Leugers Insurance Group, MNM Construction, Collin Bopp, Financial Representative at Modern Woodmen of America, Mutual Savings Bank, Patton Plumbing, Tri Kappa - Franklin - Zeta Chapter, Vaught Family Eye Care

PORCHTOBER WEEK 2! 🎃🎶Join us for week 2 of Porchtober, featuring FREE live music in Downtown Franklin!Each of the first ...
10/07/2026

PORCHTOBER WEEK 2! 🎃🎶

Join us for week 2 of Porchtober, featuring FREE live music in Downtown Franklin!

Each of the first 3 Saturdays in October we have TWO locations featuring live music from 5–7 p.m. and 7–9 p.m. — giving you the perfect excuse to grab dinner, do some shopping, enjoy a drink and spend the evening downtown.

🎶 OCT. 10 PORCHTOBER LINEUP!
- Doug Henthorn Band playing from 5-7pm at 249 N. Water Street
- Systayn playing from 7-9pm at 49 N. Water Street

Get ready for some fun at Porchtober in Downtown Franklin! 🎃

Thank you to our Porchtober sponsors - without them this program wouldn't be possible!

Thank you Mutual Savings Bank, Beck Automotive, B2S Life Sciences, Festival Country Indiana, Interstate Warehousing Franklin, Indiana, and Crossroads Promotions.

One week ago today we kicked off the Indiana Landmarks Preserving Historic Places Conference!✨Thank you to RFD Franklin ...
10/06/2026

One week ago today we kicked off the Indiana Landmarks Preserving Historic Places Conference!✨

Thank you to RFD Franklin Event Center for hosting the perfect first gathering of the week with sweet and savory favorites from local restaurants.😁

We are lucky to have such a beautiful facility in our downtown!💚

10/03/2026

The Fall Vintage & Handmade Fest is AMAZING and going on until 5pm. Come on out and enjoy the most beautiful day of the year! 😎

Thank you to Indiana American For Water and so many other sponsors that helped support this festival!

Address

120 E. Jefferson Street
Franklin, IN
46131

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+14632222007

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