Franklin Main Street Fest returns. Here’s the scoop on live music, vendors, beverages and ‘PetZone.’
The first of three large Franklin festivals will reach the city’s historic downtown this weekend, drawing thousands to a variety of booths and music stages.
The 39th Annual Main Street Festival, anually a free event hosted by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, will take place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last year, the festival set an attendance record (142,000).
“The Main Street Festival has become one of Franklin’s most anticipated and beloved community gatherings,” said Bari Beasley, president and CEO of the Heritage Foundation.
Vendors and attractions
The arts and crafts festival will offer food and drink vendors, children’s activities, live music, and arts and crafts.
The lineup includes the following:
Spring Street – An interactive cultural and art area including art demonstrations, cultural performances, and collaborative art experiences.
PetZone – Pet-centric activities and promotions.
Whiskey Lounge, presented by Leiper’s Fork Distillery, featuring tastings and information sessions for whiskey lovers.
Beer Garden, presented by Bavarian Bierhaus – An array of beer offerings from Bavarian Bierhaus.
Buskers Corner – Buskers Corner will “embed music into the footprint of the festival right next to vendors,” according to organizers, as well as the Main Stage and Acoustic Stage.
Jazz Day showings – The Franklin Theatre will be screening performances from 2022 International Jazz Day.
Live music schedule
Main Stage:
Saturday, April 22
9:45 AM - Opening Remarks
10:10 AM - WCPR Rhythm & Spirit Dance Program
10:50 AM - Ann Carroll School of Dance
11:30 AM - Franklin School of Performing Arts
1:1o PM - TSMS Jazz Band
2:00 PM - APC Studios
2:50 PM - Allison Croker
4:20 PM - Kiersi Joli
5:10 PM - Janine Le Clair
Sunday, April 23
9:45 AM - Opening Remarks
10:00 AM - Grassland Dance Academy
10:35 AM - NS Dance Academy
11:10 AM - Rocky Top Revue
11:50 AM - Dancing Divas and Dudes
1:10 PM - Act Too Players
2:00 PM - Roots Academy Music
2:50 PM - Benny Bassett Music
4:20 PM - Taylor Borton
5:10 PM - Carly Moffa
Acoustic Stage (presented by Lipscomb University):
Saturday, April 22
10:30am - Abby Whitman
11:05am - Gabrielle Stone
11:40am - Treye Hall
12:15pm - Alexandra Hammock
12:50pm - Lexi Gail
1:25pm - Caroline Lobb
2pm - Zoë Macgill
3:10pm - Katrina Hyde
4:20pm - Annie Duda
5:30pm - Kaylin Townsend
Sunday, April 23
12pm - Katie James
12:35pm - Addison Gossage
1:10pm - Roni Bates
1:45pm - Lilli Barden
3:30pm - Orya Night
4:05pm - Ian Macginnis
4:40pm - Joanie Kemper
5:15pm - Lauren Taylor Jay
Buskers Corner:
Saturday, April 22
10:15 - Conrad Patrick Johnson
11:05 - Birdie Nichols
11:55 - Tanner Cherry
12:45 - Matt Burke
1:45 - Scott DeClaire
2:35 - C4
3:25 - Marc Calder
4:15 - Marc Calder
5:05 - Kiersi Joli
Sunday, April 23
11:05 - Marc Calder
11:55 - Marc Calder
12:45 - Matt Burke
1:45 - Nicole Coley
2:35 - C4
3:25 - The Christ Collective feat. Panos Kappas
Franklin Main Street Festival Fest Map by USA TODAY Network on Scribd
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Franklin Main Street Fest returns. What to know about live music, vendors, beverages and ‘PetZone.’
