398 E. Jefferson Street, Franklin, IN 46131
Shop Phone (317) 736-4353
Our Neighborhood
Franklin, Indiana
Discover Franklin's historic tradition in the heart of Johnson County, Indiana Discover Downtown Franklin is a nationally accredited Main Street Community through the National Trust for Historic Preservation whose mission is to create and promote community traditions, encourage healthy economic atmospheres, striving to maintain the unique historic character of our community in south-central Indiana.
Discover Downtown Franklin - 2026 Events
- Strawberries on the Square May 22, 11 am - 9 pm
- Canvas Clash June 26
- Ethos Celebration of the Arts June 27
- Hops & Vines Festival June 28
- Fall Vintage & Handmade Fest October 3
- Holiday Open House November 6 - 8
- Holiday Lighting & Winter Market December 5
Local Franklin Events
1st Fridays, February - December
"Shop the Blocks"
First Friday Every Month
Our historic downtown transforms into a hub of activity as 30+ participating locations (not typically open in the evening) extend their hours until at least 8 PM.
Salvage Sisters is open until 8 PM on Franklin First Fridays!
Antique & Vintage Market
EVERY 2ND SATURDAY :: JANUARY - DECEMBER
Johnson County Antique & Vintage Market
Spend the day in Franklin, IN ... Our historic downtown offers numerous shops and restaurants for a complete day of enjoyment!
- Johnson County Fairgrounds
- 250 Fairground St. Franklin, IN 46131
- Admission $3; Kids under 12 free
- Free Parking
- 75+ Vendors (Most cash only!)
- ATM on site
- 9 AM - 3 PM
- Two buildings; Outside vendors April - October
- Breakfast & Lunch offered at the Market Kitchen
Strawberries on the Square
Friday, May 22
11 am - 9 pm
Join us on West Court Street next to the Johnson County Courthouse for strawberries, shortcakes, ice cream and whipped topping. Free admission, free live music, free face painting and balloon art
Saturdays, May 30 - September 12
8 AM - Noon
Saturdays, May 30 - September 12
Voted Indiana's Top Farmer's Market 2025
Discover local produce, handcrafted goods made in Indiana and live music on Saturday morning at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Young’s Creek Park. Follow the Franklin, Indiana Farmer's Market Facebook page for more information.
Franklin Concert Series
Franklin Parks & Recreation just announced a fabulous lineup of concerts for the 5th year of the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park!
Canvas Clash
Friday, June 26, 2026
This Discover Downtown Franklin fundraiser is a madcap race to the finish line as local artists create a masterpiece in multiple 20-minute rounds while the crowd cheers them on (and votes for their favorites)! With live music and crazy fun, this event gets patrons primed and ready for the next day's Ethos Celebration of the Arts art fair!
Ethos Celebration of the Arts
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Enjoy a day-long art extravaganza on North Main Street in Downtown Franklin, IN including tons of artists, live music, and a beer and wine garden. This event will be preceded by the high-energy "Canvas Clash" event the night before.
Hops & Vines Festival
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Franklin's premier beer and wine festival is back - and bigger than ever! Featuring live music, local pours, and mouthwatering food trucks in the heart of Franklin.
Fall Vintage & Handmade Fest
Fall Vintage & Handmade Fest
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Browse amazing antique, vintage, and handcrafted goods in two convenient locations in beautiful Downtown Franklin. Visit the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Young's Creek Park and the public parking lot on East Jefferson Street (just west of the Franklin College entrance) for all the great finds.
Holiday Open House
Holiday Lighting & Winter Market
Fall Vintage & Handmade Fest
November 6- 8, 2026
he Holiday Open House is an annual three-day shopping extravaganza that kicks off the holiday season with dozens of businesses in Historic Downtown Franklin. Shoppers can enter to win gift cards to dozens of our amazing downtown shops.
Holiday Lighting & Winter Market
Holiday Lighting & Winter Market
Holiday Lighting & Winter Market
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Enjoy the all-day holiday festivities, including the Winter Market, a lighted parade along Jefferson Street at 5:30 p.m., Santa Shack and the lighting at the courthouse square at 7 p.m. Downtown Franklin will have so much to see and do - for the whole family!
Johnson County - Franklin, Indiana
