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The Franklin Merchant’s Association

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  • April 2026

  • Sat 11
    Dinner Under the Lamppost, cajun coast

    5th Annual Dinner Under the Lamppost

    April 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Franklin Main Street Hwy 182, Franklin, LA, United States

    Hosted by The Franklin Merchants’ Association. Enjoy an evening of amazing music and a magical setting under the lampposts. Great food including the legendary pork chop everyone is talking about all year is making its return by Chef Willie Gaspard! Live entertainment by Chase Landry & Brittany Pool, Grab your tickets available at The French […]

    TBD
  • Fri 24
    Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival Cajun Coast Visitors

    21st Annual Black Bear Festival

    April 24 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 21st Annual Black Bear Festival
    Historic Downtown Franklin Franklin, LA, United States

    Hosted by The Franklin Merchants Association. This event will take place along the Banks of Bayou Teche in Downtown Historic Franklin. The Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival is hosted to educate the citizens of St. Mary Parish and the surrounding area about the Louisiana Black Bears. Music, food, and good company. but also includes field […]

  • Sat 25
    Running of the Bears Cajun Coast Visitors

    Running of the Bears 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

    April 25 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Historic Downtown Franklin Pocket Park 716 Main Street, Franklin, LA, United States

    The Franklin Merchants Association, along with Bayou Bend Fitness Center, invites you to challenge yourself. Move your body and enjoy the process. Now is your chance to start something great. No matter your pace- show up.

  • Sat 25
    Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival Cajun Coast Visitors

    21st Annual Black Bear Festival

    April 25 @ 8:00 am - 7:00 pm 21st Annual Black Bear Festival
    Historic Downtown Franklin Franklin, LA, United States

    Hosted by The Franklin Merchants Association. This event will take place along the Banks of Bayou Teche in Downtown Historic Franklin. The Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival is hosted to educate the citizens of St. Mary Parish and the surrounding area about the Louisiana Black Bears. Music, food, and good company. but also includes field […]

  • October 2026

  • Sun 25
    Harvest Moon Festival, cajun coast

    27th Annual Harvest Moon Festival

    October 25 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Franklin Main Street Hwy 182, Franklin, LA, United States

    Hosted by The Franklin Merchant’s Association. All Day event from 10 am to 6 pm along Main Street Franklin! Come celebrate one of Franklin’s biggest festivals! Enjoy Children’s activities, petting zoo, pony rides, obstacle course, Sugar Cane Expo, vendors, music, & more. Music lineup: 11:00 am to 1 pm is Undone, 1:30 pm to 3 […]

    Free
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