WHATEVER YOUR INTERESTS, you will find something to do in Franklin County. There are events happening all the time, lots of them are annual attractions. So browse through the following lists of events to get a sense of what is going on. Once you have made a choice, use the available tools to further explore your choice events.
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Event Type |
Event |
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Contact |
More Info |
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Cultural Heritage |
Mud, Wax & Water |
February 1, 2012 -
February 29, 2012
10:30AM |
www.rockymountarts.org
540-483-1317 |
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Music |
Jam Session at 77 Restaurant |
February 6, 2012
7:00PM |
event_website.com
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Family Fun |
Hike Franklin County Kick Off |
April 7, 2012
10:00AM |
www.franklincountyva.org/parks
540-483-9293 |
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Sports/Outdoors |
Blue Ridge Big Bass Classic |
April 20, 2012 -
April 21, 2012
6:00AM |
www.oakleybigbass.com
877-958-8687 |
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Cultural Heritage |
Antique Flea Market and Swap Meet |
April 20, 2012 -
April 21, 2012
8:00AM |
www.svapf.org/
540-483-9293 |
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Music |
Dairy Queen Bluegrass |
May 3, 2012
9:00AM |
www.thecrookedroad.org
483-7987 |
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Sports/Outdoors |
Blackwater Blackout |
May 18, 2012
5:00PM |
www.visitfranklincountyva.org
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Sports/Outdoors |
Tom Maynard Memorial Poker Run |
May 18, 2012 -
May 19, 2012
6:00PM |
mprillaman@aol.com
540-761-5147 |
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Festivals |
PIGG RIVER RAMBLE WEEKEND - Blackwater Blackout |
May 18, 2012 -
May 20, 2012
6:00PM |
www.franklincountyva.gov/parks
540-483-9293 |
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Cultural Heritage |
Juneteenth |
June 16, 2012
11:00AM |
http://www.nps.gov/bowa/index.htm
540-721-2094 |
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Family Fun |
Rocky Mount Rotary Club Independence Day Celebration |
July 4, 2012
5:00PM |
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Family Fun |
SML Antique & Classic Boat Show |
September 14, 2012 -
September 15, 2012
10:00AM |
www.woodenboats.net
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Cultural Heritage |
Franklin County Civil War Days |
September 21, 2012 -
September 23, 2012
9:00AM |
www.visitfranklincountyva.org
540-420-8501 |
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Family Fun |
Mountain Spirits Festival |
September 29, 2012
10:00AM |
www.visitfranklincountyva.org
420-8501 |
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Festivals |
39th Annual Blue Ridge Folklife Festival |
October 27, 2012
10:00AM |
www.blueridgeinstitute.org/festivals.htm
540-365-4416 |
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Festivals |
Smith Mountain Lake Fall Chili and Craft Festival |
November 3, 2012
11:00AM |
www.visitsmithmountainlake.com
540-721-1203 |
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Family Fun |
14th Annual Virginia Dare Flotillafor Toys Christmas Boat Parade |
November 24, 2012
7:00PM |
www.vadarecruises.com
540-297-7100 |
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Festivals |
Come Home To Franklin County Christmas |
November 30, 2012
6:00PM |
www.historicrockymount.com
540-483-9293 |
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Family Fun |
Rocky Mount Christmas Parade |
December 2, 2012
3:00PM |
www.franklincountyrma.org
540-283-9211 |
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