• Share Your History Exhibit

    Share Your History Exhibit Businesses, churches, schools, non-profits, government and civic organizations are encouraged to share their history during the Bicentennial celebration through displays that will be open for the public to view on July 4th and 5th.  Exhibit space will accommodate tables up to 6’ in length.  For more information, contact Lisa Deavers at […]

  • Bicentennial Parade

    Bicentennial Parade Entries are being accepted for the Bicentennial Parade to be held on Thursday July 4th at 10:00 a.m. with a rain date of July 6th.   Simpson County Veterans will serve as the Grand Marshals of the Parade.   Participants are asked to reflect the history of the county or be patriotic.   Registration fees are […]

  • Firecracker 200 Kiddie Parade

    In celebration of the county's Bicentennial, the Firecracker Kiddie Parade is back!  Children are encouraged to decorate their bikes in red, white and blue.

  • Summer Nights Concert Series

    July 5: Black Widow -  R&B, Motown Simpson County Bicentennial Firecracker 200 Kiddie Parade   2019 Summer Nights Concert Series Presented by Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Concerts are held in the Historic Downtown District Franklin, KY  Courthouse lawn Free to the public * 7-9 p.m. *Mini-Market vendors will be set up in the street from 6-9 p.m. the […]

  • Bicentennial Community Day at the Park

    Bicentennial Community Day at the Park The Bicentennial committee is planning a full day of activities for the Community on Saturday July 6th.  Vintage Baseball game - games and activities for the family, hot air balloon rides (early evening). A limited number of food vendors are being sought for the event.  For more information, contact […]

  • FS Arts Council “This Place We Call Home”

    The F-S Community Arts Council presents "This Place We Call Home" in celebration of Simpson County's Bicentennial.  The play will be held at the Jim Roberts Community Park at 6pm

  • Stuff the Bus Cookout

    German American Bank will host a cookout, selling sacked lunches with choice of burger or hotdog, chips and drink for $5, at its 303 North Main Street location.

  • Summer Nights Concert Series

    July 12: JD Shelburne – Country, Rock Frozen Spoon 2nd annual Touch A Truck Event   2019 Summer Nights Concert Series Presented by Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Concerts are held in the Historic Downtown District Franklin, KY  Courthouse lawn Free to the public * 7-9 p.m. *Mini-Market vendors will be set up in the street from 6-9 p.m. […]

  • Ikebana- the Art of Japanese Flower Arranging

    Our contact info is franklinkygardenclub@gmail.com  and our website is facebook.com/franklinkygardenclub    Ikebana- the art of Japanese flower arranging 12:30-2:00 Wednesday, July 17 Cornerstone Building, 220 W. Kentucky Ave Sponsored by the Franklin Garden Club. FREE

  • WRECC Member Appreciation Open House

    Member Appreciation Open House on Thursday, July 18 from 11 to 2 at the Franklin office. Food, Games and Door Prizes!  

  • DGD Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour Ribbon Cutting

    Franklin's own Dueling Grounds Distillery has joined the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour bringing many visitors to Franklin.  A celebration will be held from 4 pm to 6 pm on Thursday at its 208 Harding Road location. A Ribbon Cutting will take place at 4:30 pm.

  • Summer Nights Concert Series

    July 19:  C4 – Southern Rock, Country Franklin-Simpson Farmers Market Fall Harvest Dinner   2019 Summer Nights Concert Series Presented by Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Concerts are held in the Historic Downtown District Franklin, KY  Courthouse lawn Free to the public * 7-9 p.m. *Mini-Market vendors will be set up in the street from 6-9 p.m. the last […]

  • Summer Nights Concert Series

    *July 26: The Sidewinders – 60s & 70s Mini Market opens 6 p.m.   2019 Summer Nights Concert Series Presented by Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Concerts are held in the Historic Downtown District Franklin, KY  Courthouse lawn Free to the public * 7-9 p.m. *Mini-Market vendors will be set up in the street from 6-9 p.m. the last […]

  • Summer Nights Concert Series

    Aug. 2:  Tyrone Dunn & Kinfoke – R&B, Motown, Current   2019 Summer Nights Concert Series Presented by Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Concerts are held in the Historic Downtown District Franklin, KY  Courthouse lawn Free to the public * 7-9 p.m. *Mini-Market vendors will be set up in the street from 6-9 p.m. the last Friday of June, […]