The festival is listed as one of the top 20 events in the Southeast. It's sponsored by the Downtown Franklin Association and Williamson County Arts Council. The music begins Saturday morning with a New Orleans-style parade, and the community is invited to get in the spirit by showing up in their most outlandish costumes. Restrooms, free bus parking and food and drink are available. A fireworks display caps off the activities.
Admission is free.
Franklin's town square is 3 miles west of I-65 at the Highway 96 exit. It's organized by a local bluegrass musician and sponsored by the Adams Community Men's Club. The pickin' starts Friday evening and continues all day Saturday. All final prize money and a trophy for best overall fiddle player are presented Saturday night. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and kick back under a shady tree.