Main Street Festival Returns to Downtown Franklin April 26 – 27
Sponsored by First Horizon Bank and organized and operated by Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, the beloved fest offers 150+ vendors, live music, and fun for the whole family
FRANKLIN, TENN. – The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN, announced today that the Main Street Festival will take place Saturday, April 26, through Sunday, April 27. The two-day event attracts more than 120,000 guests each year and celebrates the arts and culture of Williamson County.
“Each year, we look forward to welcoming spring with the Main Street Festival,” said Bari Beasley, President and CEO of the Heritage Foundation. “For the last 40 years, this event has been a cornerstone of Downtown Franklin, welcoming locals and visitors to experience the magic of Main Street. Without the help from our community and supporters, none of this would be possible.”
This year’s event is proudly sponsored by First Horizon Bank and will offer more than 150 art and craft vendors, food and beverage from local favorites, live music and performances. The family-friendly arts and crafts street festival is free to the public. Activations include Main Stage presented by Nissan & Acoustic Stage presented by Price Printing, KidsZone presented by Hope UC Nashville, PetZone presented by Animalia Health & Wellness and Collaborative Public Art Exhibits, which will take place throughout downtown.
During the event, there will be a lineup of special features for guests to enjoy, including:
- 150+ Arts & Crafts Vendors: Discover unique, handcrafted treasures.
- 30+ Food & Beverage Vendors: Indulge in delicious treats from local favorites.
- Main Stage presented by Nissan & Acoustic Stage presented by Price Printing: Enjoy live music from talented performers.
- Art and Culture Performances: Be captivated by dance, spoken word, music, and more.
- KidsZone presented by Hope UC Nashville: Let the little ones unleash their creativity with games, crafts, and activities.
- Spring Street: Experience interactive arts, movement, and surprises.
- PetZone presented by Animalia Health + Wellness: A pet-friendly paradise with a pop-up pet boutique, puppaccino bar, photo ops, and animal adoptions facilitated by Williamson County.
- Collaborative Public Art Exhibits: Participate in creating something special for our community.
This year, Heritage Foundation is offering an exciting new way to experience the festival – introducing the Main Street Picnics on the Lawn VIP Experience in partnership with Picnic PopUp. Set against the picturesque backdrop of St. Philips Church lawn, this limited offering gives guests the chance to indulge in a truly unique and luxurious festival experience. Sign-up information can be found on the festival website.
“First Horizon is proud to again partner with Heritage Foundation to sponsor Main Street Festival,” said Carol Yochem, Central Region President, First Horizon Bank. “Every year we look forward to contributing to this special festival that celebrates the people and places that make downtown Franklin the best Main Street in the U.S.A.”
All Downtown Franklin merchants will be open throughout the event, celebrating with specials, features, and promotions for enhanced shopping, dining, and entertainment throughout the historic district.
Franklin Transit will offer shuttle services to and from the festival. The shuttle will run from 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. each day, the last shuttle will leave the last 15 minutes of the festival. Shuttle rides are $1 per person, each way. Information on locations can be found below:
Harlinsdale Farm– Drops at 1st and Main Street
Franklin High School – Drops at the back of City Hall off 3rd and Church Street
No pets, non-folding strollers, food or drink, except bottled water, are allowed on the transit vehicles.
For more information about Main Street Festival, visit https://williamsonheritage.org/events/main-street-festival/
ABOUT THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY
Since 1967, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has been dedicated to preserving Williamson County’s architectural, geographic and cultural heritage as well as promoting the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Thanks to its visionary stewardship and the support of donors throughout the community, notable projects include The Franklin Theatre, Roper’s Knob, parts of the Franklin battlefield and the Old, Old Jail. Events and festivals produced by the Heritage Foundation such as Main Street Festival, the Heritage Ball, PumpkinFest and Dickens of a Christmas bring an estimated 300,000+ locals and visitors to downtown Franklin each year that creates more than a $10 million economic impact annually. The Heritage Foundation owns and operates The Franklin Theatre, Downtown Franklin Association, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens, and its newest historic adaptive reuse project: The History & Culture Center of Williamson County. For more information about the Heritage Foundation, visit www.williamsonheritage.org.
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County continues to fundraise for the full construction and completion of Franklin Grove, which will be one of the premiere landmark destinations that creates a sense of place, timelessness and beauty for all people to engage with education, art, history, nature and community.
In addition, it relies on support from the community to put on its popular free festivals such as Pumpkin Fest, Main Street Festival, and Dickens of a Christmas, as well as to drive vital preservation initiatives and education opportunities. For more information on donating, visit: https://williamsonheritage.org/donate/
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