Fairs & Festivals in Franklin, MA

Franklin, MA is an affluent, bustling community of over 30,000 that successfully manages to maintain the best attributes of life in a small New England town.

From the charm of summertime concerts at the Town Common, to the colors, sights and sounds of the annual July 4th celebration, to the heartwarming tradition of the Holiday Lighting of the Town Common, you’ll find a lot to enjoy in attending Franklin, MA’s varied fairs and festivals!

From the category archives:

Fairs & Festivals

July 4 celebration in Franklin, MA starts July 1 2010

by Warren Reynolds on June 27, 2010

The 2010 edition of the annual 4th of July celebration at the Town Common in Franklin, MA kicks off July 1.  5 days of fun are on the schedule.  Click the link to see photos of past July 4 events at the Common.

5 day celebration
Events begin Thursday, July 1 at 6 PM at the Common.
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Franklin, MA Strawberry Festival 2010

by Warren Reynolds on June 25, 2010

Dark clouds filled the sky, but the rain held off and the eight annual Franklin, MA Strawberry Festival was a big success last week.  A later starting time (4 PM) and a new outdoor location at the downtown municipal parking lot helped increase attendance over prior years.
Paired with Third Thursday
The 2010 version of the Festival [...]

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Franklin MA Farmers’ Market starts June 11, 2010

by Warren Reynolds on June 5, 2010

The 2010 season for the Franklin Farmers’ Market kicks off Friday, June 11, 2010 at the Town Common on Main Street in Franklin, MA.  The Market will be held every Friday from June 11 through Oct 29, 2010.  Hours of operation are Noon – 6PM.

Support locally produced food
The Franklin Farmer’s Market features fruits and vegetables as well [...]

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Celebrating the Holidays in Franklin (MA) Massachusetts

by Warren Reynolds on December 16, 2009

The Holidays got bigger and brighter this year in Franklin, MA with the addition of the Franklin Holiday Stroll, a new local Yuletide tradition.  Franklin’s Holiday Stroll was inaugurated this year as a boost to the merchants in the downtown area.
The Stroll was a very successful complement to the annual Lighting of the Franklin Town [...]

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Beloved gazebo on Franklin Common gets facelift

by Warren Reynolds on October 24, 2009

The graceful gazebo on the Franklin MA Town Common is getting some much-needed attention.  An puzzling original design flaw is being corrected.  The structure is getting a new broader roof, new electric lights, new railings and a general refurbishing.

Franklin treasure since 1918
The focal point of the summertime Concerts on the Franklin Common and several cherished [...]