The Franklin Chamber of Commerce is busy gathering and updating event information for 2009. Please check back often.

November, 2008

November 5 - After Halloween Dance - Macon County Community Building. 7pm - 9pm. www.highmountainsquare.org. 828-349-0905 or 828-369-8344.

November 11 - Veteran's Parade - Downtown Franklin. Contact LInda Schlott at 524-0476. www.renewingfranklin.org

November 20 - Business After Hours- The Franklin Press. 40 Depot Street. 5 pm - 6:30 pm

November 22 - Royal Rangers 1st Annual Turkey Shoot- located in the field just east of Franklin Ford on the Sylva Road. 1:00 p.m. until... 4 Grand Prizes and 4 - 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners. This is a fund raiser to help Jonah, a 1st grader with unexpected medical bills due to a threatening illness.

November 28 - Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Clock Tower - 7 pm Downtown. Free cider, cookies & music. Contact Linda Schlott at 828-524-0476.

November 28 & 29 - "Mistletoe Magic Holiday Art & Craft Show" - Macon Community Building. Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information call Laurie Keneipp at 828-524-6630.

November 28 & 29 - Mountain Artisans "Hard Candy Christmas" Art & Craft Show. WCU Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, N.C. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily. 100 of the area's finest craftsmen. For information call Doris Hunter at 828-524-3405. Entry Fee: $3 for adults

November 29 - Cookies with Santa - 10am - 12 noon Downtown. Children can write letters to Santa and mail them in the special mail box. Letters personally answered by Santa.

November 30 - 3:00 p.m. - Annual Franklin Christmas Parade - Through the streets of downtown Franklin. Call the Franklin Chamber for information at 828-524-3161.

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December, 2008

December 5 - 7- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever presented by The Overlook Theatre Company and Franklin High School Theatre & Music. Friday & Saturday 7:30pm and Sunday 2:30pm. Franklin High School Fine Arts Center. Tickets available at the Franklin Chamber of Commerce.

December 5 - Window Wonderland - 5pm - 8pm Victorian Holiday Celebration along townhill in Franklin. Featuring "live" window displays of the season, carolers and other sounds of the season, carriage rides, refreshments and more! The first two Fridays after Thanksgiving.Contact 828-524-0476. www.renewingfranklin.org

December 5 - 25th Birthday Party at Books Unlimited- 5pm - 8pm. Downtown Franklin on Main Street. For more information call Susan Harouff at 828-369-7942

December 7 - Toys for Tots Dance - Macon County Community Building. 2pm - 5pm. www.highmountainsquares.org 828-349-0905 or 828-369-8344

December 11 - Business After Hours- Shuler's Country Store. Hwy 28 North at 18 Pine Ridge Drive. 5 pm to 6:30 pm.

December 12- Window Wonderland -5pm - 8pm. Victorian Holiday Celebration along townhill in Franklin. Featuring "live" window displays of the season, carolers and other sounds of the season, carriage rides, refreshments and more! The first two Fridays after Thanksgiving. Contact 828-524-0476. www.renewingfranklin.org

December 31 - New Years Eve Dance - Macon County Community Building. 9pm until... For more information contact 828-349-0905 or 828-369-8344 www.highmountainsquares.org

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January, 2009

January 29 - Business After Hours at The Hampton Inn. 244 Cunningham Road. 5pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP to 524-3161

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February, 2009

February 19 - 21 - Macon County Community Foundation Mystery Dinner Theatre. Fat Buddies. Tickets available by calling

February 26 - Business After Hours at Command Mobility, Whistle Stop Mall. 5 pm to 6:30 pm RSVP to 524-3161.

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March, 2009

March 26 - Business After Hours at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship located at 85 Sierra Drive. 5 pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP at 524-3161

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April, 2009

April 30 – Business After Hours at Smoky Mtn. Pregnancy Care Center, 226 East Palmer Street. 5 pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP to 524-3161.

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May, 2009

May 8-10 - G & LW Wholesale Gem Show - Watagua Center on 441Watauga Festival t -879-8832.

May 8-10 - 8th Annual Mother's Day Gemboree - Macon County Community Building U.S. 441 South of Franklin. Sponsored by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Featuring gem & minerals, fine jewelry, and more. Hours 10am to 6pm Friday & Saturday, 12noon to 5pm Sunday. Contact 800-336-7829.

May 28 - Business After Hours at Franklin Flea Market- Highlands Road - 5 pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP at 524-3161.

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June, 2009

June 19– Ceilidh - Scottish Musical Party and BBQ dinner. Downtown Gazebo, Franklin, NC. 6 p.m. For details call (828)524-7472 or e-mail: claire@dometrics.com

June 20 – 13th Annual Taste of Scotland – Street festival with all day entertainment, clans, authentic Scottish foods, music & dancing, Pipe & Drum Bands, parade, Border Collie emonstrations, crafts, shortbread contest, children’s Highland games and many other contests. Free Admission. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by The Friends of the Scottish Tartans Museum, Town of Franklin and the Franklin Tourism Development Committee. For details call (828)524-7472 or e-mail - claire@dometrics.com

June 21- Kirkin of the Tartans - First Presbyterian Church, Church Street, Franklin, NC. 11 a.m. For details call (828)524-7472 or e-mail: claire@dometrics.com

June 25-27 – Blue Ridge Gospel Music Weekend- 3 Big Nights of Gospel Music at Holly Springs Baptist Church (turn off Hwy 441 by-pass at Smoky Mountain Chevrolet and follow the signs.) . Begins nightly at 7:00 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Food will be available in the Fellowship Hall. For more information call Holly Springs Church at 828-524-5564. Admission on a donation basis.

June 25 – Business After Hours at Whistle Stop Mall - 5pm to 6:30 pm RSVP at 524-3161.

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July, 2009

July 4 -Annual 4th of July Fun Day & Fireworks - Macon County Recreation Park US 441S. Contact 800-336-7829. Activities begin at 11:00am and conclude at dark with the largest fireworks display in Western North Carolina! Contact 800-336-7829 for additional information. We hope to see you there!

July 4 - 4th of July Parade in Historic Downtown Franklin 10 am until 1 pm. Participants are being sought to march in the parade - bring your children, decorate a wagon, a bicycle and dress up your pet to join the parade. Prize given for the "Most Patriotic Pet". The parade will line up behind the Burrell Building on Main Street at 10 am. Parade begins at 10:30 am. Following the parade will be music, free watermelon and children's games. It's a slice of small town America you don't want to miss as Franklin, NC celebrates the Fouth of July! Don't miss it. Contact Linda at 524-0476 for more information.

July 5-6 - Mountain Artisans "Summertime" Art & Craft Show - WCU Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, N.C. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily. 100 of the area's finest craftsmen. Admission $4 for adults, children under 12 free. For information call Doris Hunter at 828-524-3405.

July 11 - Celebrate summer at the 14th Annual Sweet Corn Festival. Enjoy the hot dogs served with all the trimmings and the sweetest corn in the mountains. The festival features great food, wonderful music, fun and games for children. The fun starts Saturday morning at 11:00 at 216 Roller Mill Road in Franklin. Just follow the signs: Highway 64W, first exit past K-Mart or call (828) 524-4910 for more information.

*July 18 & 19 - 5th Annual Franklin Folk Festival - A celebration of Appalachian heritage in Downtown Franklin. Over 40 living exhibits of authentic mountain living, food, entertainment and more. Contact 828-369-7411. Food Vendors contact 828-524-0476. Sponsored by Franklin Heritage Association.

July 24-26 - 43rd Annual Macon County Gemboree. Macon County Community Building US 441S. Contact 800-336-7829. One of the largest and oldest gem & mineral shows in the southeast. Sponsored by the Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin and the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Hours 10am to 6pm Thursday-Saturday; Sunday 12 noon. - 5 p.m. Adult $2. Children under 12 - free.

July 24-26 - G & LW Wholesale Gem Show. Watauga Festival Center, U.S. Highway 441 North of Franklin. Wholesale gems & jewelry. Open 10am to 6pm Daily - 10am to 3pm Sunday. Contact 601-879-8832 for additional information.

*July 24 - Folkmoot - FHS Fine Arts. 7:30 pm. Contact 828-524-7684

July 30- Business After Hours at the Hair and Nail Gallery - 232 Cunningham Road - 5 pm to 6:30 pm - RSVP at 524-3161.

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August, 2009

August 1 - An Evening of Art & Chocolate presented by the Zonta Club of Franklin. Rabun County Civic Center - 7:00 p.m. Contact 828-524-3161 for details.

August 8 - 13th Annual Smoky Mountain Shrimp Boil to benefit Macon County Habitat for Humanity. Tartan Hall - First Presbyterian Church. All you can eat boiled shrimp and lots of other goodies. 4pm - 8pm. Call 828-369-3716 for information.

August 27 - Business After Hours at Oak Hill Country Inn 1689 Old Murphy Road. 5 pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP to 524-3161.

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September, 2009

*September 16 to 19 – 55th Annual Macon County Fair. Macon County Fair Grounds, Hwy 441S. Contact 828-524-3267.

September 24 – Business After Hours at Wilderness Taxidermy. 5040 Highlands Road. 5 pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP to 524-3161.

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October, 2009

October 16-18 - 20th Annual Leaf Looker's Gemboree- The hills are alive with more than fall color as gem & mineral dealers from across the United States converge on Franklin to sell their wares. Sponsored by the Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin and the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Hours 10am to 6pm Friday & Saturday, 12 noon to 5pm Sunday. Call 800-336-7829 for information.

October 23 & 24– 13th Annual Pumpkin Fest – 10/24 - Hayrides from East Franklin Shopping Center from 3pm - 6pm, After School Treats for the kids in East Franklin Shopping Center from 3pm - 5pm. Saturday, 10/25 Street festival along Main Street with crafters, Famous Pumpkin Roll, Live Music all day, Pie Eating Contest, Games, Costume Contest and Parade along with Food. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Town of Franklin, Franklin Main Street Program and Franklin Tourism Development Committee. Contact 828-524-0476.

October 29 – Business After Hours at Macon Bank. 50 West Main Street. 5 pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP - 524-3161.

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November, 2009

November 11 - Veteran's Parade - Downtown Franklin. Contact LInda Schlott at 524-0476. www.renewingfranklin.org

November 19 - Business After Hours at Mill Creek Country Club - 341 Country Club Drive. 5 pm to 6:30 pm. RSVP to 524-3161.

November 27 - Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Clock Tower - 7 pm Downtown. Free cider, cookies & music. Contact Linda Schlott at 828-524-0476.

November 27 & 29 - "Mistletoe Magic Holiday Art & Craft Show" - Macon Community Building. Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information call Laurie Keneipp at 828-524-6630.

November 27 & 28 - Mountain Artisans "Hard Candy Christmas" Art & Craft Show. WCU Ramsey Center, Cullowhee, N.C. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Daily. 100 of the area's finest craftsmen. For information call Doris Hunter at 828-524-3405.

November 29- Annual Franklin Christmas Parade - 3:00 p.m. - Through the streets of downtown Franklin. Call the Franklin Chamber for information at 828-524-3161.

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December, 2009

December 4- Window Wonderland - 5pm - 8pm Victorian Holiday Celebration along townhill in Franklin. Featuring "live" window displays of the season, carolers and other sounds of the season, carriage rides, refreshments and more! The first two Fridays after Thanksgiving.Contact 828-524-0476. www.renewingfranklin.org

December 11, 2008- Window Wonderland -5pm - 8pm. Victorian Holiday Celebration along townhill in Franklin. Featuring "live" window displays of the season, carolers and other sounds of the season, carriage rides, refreshments and more! The first two Fridays after Thanksgiving. Contact 828-524-0476. www.renewingfranklin.org

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