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SUMMARY:21st Annual Black Bear Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Franklin Merchants Association.\nThis 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. \nMusic\, food\, and good company. but also includes field trips\, educational exhibits\, and children’s activities relating to bears\nand the many other natural resources found in South Louisiana. \nRunning of the Bears – 5K Run/Walk\n2nd Annual Cast Iron Cook Off – Hosted by the Cajun Greek \nFor more information\, you can head over to their website at bayoutechebearfest.org. \nMusic Line Up:\nApril 24th \n DJ Shannon Bourque — 9:00 AM–12:00 PM\n Chase Landry & Brittany Pool — 12:00 PM–2:00 PM\n Scott Burdett & Brad Clements — 2:30 PM–4:30 PM\n Acoustic Jam (featuring Rick Lorenzo\, Brian Norris\, Dacia Broussard\, Chase Landry & Todd Hebert) — 5:00 PM–7:00 PM\n DJ Shannon Bourque spinning between sets!
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/21st-annual-black-bear-festival-2/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Live Music
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T164657Z
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SUMMARY:21st Annual Black Bear Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Franklin Merchants Association.\nThis 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. \nMusic\, food\, and good company. but also includes field trips\, educational exhibits\, and children’s activities relating to bears\nand the many other natural resources found in South Louisiana. \nRunning of the Bears – 5K Run/Walk\n2nd Annual Cast Iron Cook Off – Hosted by the Cajun Greek \nFor more information\, you can head over to their website at bayoutechebearfest.org. \nMusic Line Up:\nApril 24th \n DJ Shannon Bourque — 9:00 AM–12:00 PM\n Chase Landry & Brittany Pool — 12:00 PM–2:00 PM\n Scott Burdett & Brad Clements — 2:30 PM–4:30 PM\n Acoustic Jam (featuring Rick Lorenzo\, Brian Norris\, Dacia Broussard\, Chase Landry & Todd Hebert) — 5:00 PM–7:00 PM\n DJ Shannon Bourque spinning between sets!
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/21st-annual-black-bear-festival-2/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20260312T220158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T220158Z
UID:10007022-1774701000-1774711800@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Spring Hat Decorating Contest
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to show off your creativity at our Spring Hat Decorating Contest on March 28th in the Pocket Park on Historic Main Street in Franklin! Dig in those craft bins\, we can’t wait to see what you come up with! Bring your most festive\, floral\, and fabulous spring hat and join the fun. Whether it’s elegant\, whimsical\, or completely over-the-top\, we want to see it! Have a girls’ night and decorate together! Have Mother/Daughter decorated hats!\nCome enjoy a beautiful spring day downtown and see all the amazing creations. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!\nJudging begins at 12:30 PM\nPrizes awarded for:\n• Best Overall Hat\n• Most Creative Hat
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/spring-hat-decorating-contest/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20250710T193612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T193612Z
UID:10005024-1772870400-1772902800@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Heart of Hospice Burger Cook-Off and Butterfly Release
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Franklin Merchants Association.\nCome join Downtown Franklin\, 716 Main St. from 8 am to 5 pm.\nCalling all foodies to come\, eat\, and vote on who has the BEST burger!\nTo pre-register for the cook off\, please reach out to Lauren Pontiff 337-315-0196!
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/heart-of-hospice-burger-cook-off-and-butterfly-release/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20250905T150641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T150641Z
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SUMMARY:Boo on the Bayou
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Franklin for its 7th Annual BOO ON THE BAYOU trunk or treat along the Historic Bayou Teche on Teche Drive! Safe & Family-Friendly!
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/boo-on-the-bayou/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Franklin":MAILTO:info@franklin-la.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20251002T164552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T164552Z
UID:10006242-1761240600-1761247800@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Festival Kick-Off Party
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Franklin Merchants’ Association.\nJoin us at the Lamplighter courtyard in downtown historic Franklin.\nEnjoy great food\, refreshing drinks\, and plenty of opportunities to mix\, mingle\, and make connections\, all under the harvest moon.
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/harvest-moon-festival-kick-off-party-2/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20250411T170107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T170110Z
UID:10004432-1750579200-1750611600@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Soul Food Festival - Gospel Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Close out the Soulfood Festival with a heartwarming and uplifting experience at our Gospel Brunch on Sunday! Join us as we combine the joyous sounds of live Gospel music with a mouth-watering soul food brunch\, creating the perfect atmosphere to celebrate community\, faith\, and the spirit of togetherness.\n\n\nPurchase tickets here:\nhttps://www.soulfoodfest.net/events/online-ticket
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/soul-food-festival-2-3-2/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish Soul Food Festival":MAILTO:J_ina@ymail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T230000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20240208T202448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T192259Z
UID:10004431-1750492800-1750546800@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Soul Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 5th Annual Soul Food Festival on June 20-22\, 2025\, at Parc Sur La Teche in Franklin\, Louisiana\, for a weekend of unforgettable music\, delicious food\, community fun\, and more! This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities to enjoy\, including live performances\, a health village\, food vendors\, races\, and special exhibitions.\n\nFriday: June 20\, 2025\n5 to 11 pm.\nFood Vendors and Music provided by DJ 3127\n\n\nSaturday: June 21\, 2025\n5K Run – 7 am.  To register:  5K Run\nFood Vendors\nFinancial Freedom Forum\nHealth Village\n\nMusic Stage hosted by Mario the Comic\nDJ 4:00pm – 6:00pm\nGet Cha Sum Band  – 6:00pm – 7:00pm\nAndrew Jackson –  7:20pm – 7:50pm\nHot Topic  – 8:10pm -8:40pm \n\nDavid Sylvester – 9:00pm – 9:30pm\nDJ – 9:30pm – 10:30pm\n\n\nSunday\, June 22\, 2025\nGospel Brunch – 11 to 3 pm – tickets needed.  https://www.soulfoodfest.net/tickets
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/soulfoodfestival/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish Soul Food Festival":MAILTO:J_ina@ymail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T230000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20240208T202448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T192259Z
UID:10001329-1750406400-1750460400@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Soul Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 5th Annual Soul Food Festival on June 20-22\, 2025\, at Parc Sur La Teche in Franklin\, Louisiana\, for a weekend of unforgettable music\, delicious food\, community fun\, and more! This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities to enjoy\, including live performances\, a health village\, food vendors\, races\, and special exhibitions.\n\nFriday: June 20\, 2025\n5 to 11 pm.\nFood Vendors and Music provided by DJ 3127\n\n\nSaturday: June 21\, 2025\n5K Run – 7 am.  To register:  5K Run\nFood Vendors\nFinancial Freedom Forum\nHealth Village\n\nMusic Stage hosted by Mario the Comic\nDJ 4:00pm – 6:00pm\nGet Cha Sum Band  – 6:00pm – 7:00pm\nAndrew Jackson –  7:20pm – 7:50pm\nHot Topic  – 8:10pm -8:40pm \n\nDavid Sylvester – 9:00pm – 9:30pm\nDJ – 9:30pm – 10:30pm\n\n\nSunday\, June 22\, 2025\nGospel Brunch – 11 to 3 pm – tickets needed.  https://www.soulfoodfest.net/tickets
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/soulfoodfestival/2025-06-20/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish Soul Food Festival":MAILTO:J_ina@ymail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20250417T192724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T192724Z
UID:10004829-1746259200-1746291600@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:29th Annual Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Franklin Merchant’s Association.\nIt takes place in Historic Downtown Franklin from 8 am to 5 pm.\nWe are excited to join the festival and Bayou to Main together with all vendors on the Bayou side that day!\nThere will be an 5k Running of the Bears\, Vendors\, Music\, Houseboats\, The Cajun Greek joins us for a\nCast Iron Anything Over Rice Cookoff\, Shadowlawn Spring Art Show\, Corn Hole Tournament\, and Cake Walk!\nJoin us for all the Fun! The music is from 10 am until 8 pm!
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/29th-annual-bayou-teche-black-bear-festival/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241214T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20241213T033544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T033544Z
UID:10003977-1734174000-1734188400@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Mingle & Jingle in Franklin
DESCRIPTION:🗓️🗓️🎄🎄DECEMBER 14th🎄🎄🗓️🗓️ \n🔔🎅🏽🧑🏽‍🎄🎄🌲MINGLE & JINGLE🌲🎄🧑🏽‍🎄🎅🏽🔔 \nAre you ready to Mingle & Jingle?! We’re almost ONE WEEK away from our Christmas event downtown Franklin! We have so many fun activities for the kids planned! Join us as we bring Christmas Cheer for all to hear!
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/mingle-jingle-in-franklin/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20240424T161405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T151232Z
UID:10001880-1733558400-1733590800@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Bayou To Main
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin Merchant’s Association‘s Bayou to Main Marketplace will be held on the first Saturday of the month!  Homemade goods\, clothing\, food trucks\, arts & crafts\, farm fresh goods\, unique finds\, Community spirit and more
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/bayou-to-main-2/2024-12-07/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20240424T161405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T151232Z
UID:10001879-1730538000-1730556000@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Bayou To Main
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin Merchant’s Association‘s Bayou to Main Marketplace will be held on the first Saturday of the month!  Homemade goods\, clothing\, food trucks\, arts & crafts\, farm fresh goods\, unique finds\, Community spirit and more
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/bayou-to-main-2/2024-11-02/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20240530T195443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T201642Z
UID:10001959-1729936800-1729965600@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come and Join Historic Downtown Franklins Festival! \nFood Vendors – Form \n5K Run/Walk\, Running of the Ducks\, Food Trucks\, Sugar Expo\, Corn Hole Tournament\,  Mini Maze and more! \nMusic Lineup: \n10am-2:30pm – DJ Shannon near Kids Area\n10am-11am – Brass Street Music – Joseph Folse on trombone & Chase Bergeron on trumpet\n1-3pm – Chris Ibert\n3-6pm – Summerhouse \nKids Activities\n10am-2pm\nNear grass lot next to Mark Credit\nPetting zoo\, kids games\, face painting\, Dash for the Harvest – inflatable obstacle course\n**Children with disabilities inclusion activities at Hope Floats!\nWarrior Dash & Hayride in front of Shadowlawn. \nOpen Bass Fishing Tournament\nMyette Point Landing in Franklin\, LA\nStart time: Daylight\nCheck in/Weigh in: 3pm\nDetails click here!https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=491246283625680&set=a.267163662700611https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=491246273625681&set=a.267163662700611 \nScarecrow contest\nEntry Fee $10\nSet up: Oct 3-18\nLocation: Grass Lot next to The Lamp Station Ice Cream Shoppe \nPooch Parade\nEntry Fee: $10\nLine up: 10:15-10:45am at Shadowlawn\nParade starts at 11am \n*For more information regarding the Harvest Moon Festival click the link or call 337-471-7149
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/harvest-moon-festival-2/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events,Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20240814T160617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T155847Z
UID:10002566-1729936800-1729958400@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Louisiana Cane Syrup Heritage Expo
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Louisiana Cane Syrup Heritage Expo.\nIf you know folks who make cane syrup the old way\, we are seeking more folks to take part.\nThe event takes place in conjunction with the annual Harvest Moon Festival in\nDowntown Franklin\, a great event for young and old!\nFrom 10am – 4 pm on 600 Main Street Franklin.
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/louisiana-can-syrup-heritage-expo/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Louisiana Cane Syrup Heritage Expo":MAILTO:Louisianacanesyrup@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20241017T154632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T154915Z
UID:10003524-1729929600-1729936800@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:24th Annual 5K Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us in recognizing National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by participating in the Adeline Guinenze 5K Run/Walk\,\nheld in conjunction with the City of Franklin’s Harvest Moon Festival. Hosted by Teche Action Clinic.\nFunds generated from this event will be designated to pay for mammogram screenings for women\nwho fall within specific Income guidelines and the program’s breast cancer awareness outreach and education initiatives.\nRegistration will begin at 7am and 5K Run/Walk begins at 8am in the Courthouse Square Downtown Franklin.\nOr you can Print the form at Teche Action Clinic Facebook Page.
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/24th-annual-5k-run-walk/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20241007T200522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T200522Z
UID:10003080-1729791000-1729798200@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Festival Kick Off Party
DESCRIPTION:The Harvest Moon Festival Kick-Off Party Downtown Historic Franklin featuring local music\, Dacia\, and Brain!
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/harvest-moon-festival-kick-off-party/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20240424T161405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T151232Z
UID:10001878-1728118800-1728136800@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Bayou To Main
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin Merchant’s Association‘s Bayou to Main Marketplace will be held on the first Saturday of the month!  Homemade goods\, clothing\, food trucks\, arts & crafts\, farm fresh goods\, unique finds\, Community spirit and more
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/bayou-to-main-2/2024-10-05/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20240603T151958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T151958Z
UID:10001961-1728115200-1728147600@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Hamburger Cook-Off and Butterfly Release
DESCRIPTION:Come join in Downtown Franklin\, hosted by Heart of Hospice’s.\nTo pre-register for the cook off\, please reach out to Lauren Pontiff 337-315-0196!\nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/hamburger-cook-off-and-butterfly-release/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heart of Hospice's":MAILTO:No Email
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T220000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20240208T201339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T215758Z
UID:10001328-1718352000-1718488800@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Soul Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:Music\, Food\, Community & More! \nFriday\, June 14\, 2024\n5 pm – DJ Fab\n8 pm – Lil Nate and the Zydeco Big Timers\n9 pm – DJ Fab \nSaturday\, June 15\, 2024\n5 pm – Bunk Johnson Band\n6 pm – DJ Fab\n7 pm – Get Cha Sum Band\n8 pm – Kenny Wade Band\n8:30 pm – DJ Fab\n9 pm – Andrew Jackson \n9:30 pm – Mr. Hot Topic\n10 pm – DJ Fab \nTeche Action Clinic (The Health Village)\n9 to 12 pm\, Blevins Building\, 600 Main Street\, Franklin\nHead Start\, Community Services\, Insurance Services\, Health & Fitness\, Social Services\, BP\, Pediatrics\, WIC\, Nutrition\, Behavioral Health \nVENDOR REGISTRATION – Scan for application \n5K REGISTRATION – Scan to apply. \nKIDS 1 Mile Fun Run – $15.00 – 8:30 am\, Franklin Bayou Side\, 7 to 12 years old.  Must be accompanied by a parent. \n  \n \n4th Annual Soul Food Festival\,\nParc Sur La Teche\, Franklin.\n8 a.m. – 10 p.m. \nLive music\,\nSoul Food Booths\,\n5K Race\nHealth Village\nA Juneteenth Exhibition\nChildren’s Village\, and more. \n5K Marathon will start on 500 Main Street\, Franklin at 7 a.m.\nThe Kids 1 Mile Fun run for ages 7-12 years old for $15 and begins at 8:30 a.m.\nStart line of 5K Franklin Bayou Side. There will be cool prizes for kids and must be accompanied by a parent. Refreshments will be served post-race. Details & race instructions will be given prior to the start of the race. \nThe race benefits the 100 Black Men Scholarship fund. You can register by scanning a QR code on The Soul Food Festivals Facebook. The music will be held at Parc Sur La Teche in Franklin. \nFor more information visit Facebook at Soul Food Fest.
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/soul-food-festival-2-2/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
ORGANIZER;CN="100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish Soul Food Festival":MAILTO:J_ina@ymail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20240424T161405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T151232Z
UID:10001881-1714813200-1714831200@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Bayou To Main
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin Merchant’s Association‘s Bayou to Main Marketplace will be held on the first Saturday of the month!  Homemade goods\, clothing\, food trucks\, arts & crafts\, farm fresh goods\, unique finds\, Community spirit and more
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/bayou-to-main-2/2024-05-04/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240414
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20240226T203000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T155820Z
UID:10001347-1712966400-1713052799@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival
DESCRIPTION:Will be hosted along the Bank of the Bayou Teche in Downton Historic Franklin.\nBear festival is hosted to educate the citizens of St. Mary Parish\nand the surrounding area about the Louisiana black bear.\nThe festival features all the activities associated with a typical Louisiana festival\,\nmusic\, food\, and good company\, but also includes field trips\, educational exhibits\n\, and children’s activities relating to bears and the many other natural resources.\nfound in south Louisiana. For more information\, you can head over to their website\nat bayoutechebearfest.org. (More information coming Soon!)
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/bayou-teche-black-bear-festival/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bayou Tech Black Bear Festival":MAILTO:Edgar Dugas: edgar@dugasoil.com or Webmaster: davidg@tetche.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231231T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231231T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20231117T032440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T165409Z
UID:10000179-1704052800-1704052800@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:City of Franklin's New Year's Eve Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Usher in the New Year with the lowering of the iconic Lamppost down seven (7) stories from the St. Mary Parish Courthouse at Midnight! Bring in 2024 with the family as we continue the Revitalization Movement in Franklin for all.\n\n\n\nWe kick the night of entertainment off with Franklin’s own DJ Fab at 8p.m. in the St. Mary Parish Courthouse Square. Our electric party band for the night has played the 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Essence Festival being led by Franklin’s native son Ado Soul & The Tribe 9p.m. – 11p.m. DJ Fab will keep the dance party moving through the lowering of our iconic lampposts at Midnight!\n\nSound & Stage provided by Easy Street Productions. Hosted by our very own Diane Wiltz & Ed “Tiger” Verdin!\n\n\nWith an electric and family-friendly atmosphere we invite everyone to #HistoricDowntownFranklin as we bid farewell to a great 2023 and welcome an even more vibrant and revitalizing 2024! It’s All Here Under the Lampposts!
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/city-of-franklins-new-years-eve-celebration/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20231117T030507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T030529Z
UID:10000175-1702134000-1702152000@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Mingle & Jingle
DESCRIPTION:Join the Franklin Merchants Association at Mingle & Jingle! Face-painting\, snow\, Polar Express\, movie Elf\, DJ Santa\, scavenger hunt\, and trolley rides! See flyer for more information.
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/mingle-jingle/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20231117T024216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T024316Z
UID:10000173-1701540000-1701540000@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Christmas Under the Lampposts Decorated Golf Cart Parade and Christmas on the Bayou Lighting Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Under the Lampposts Decorated Golf Cart Parade and Christmas on the Bayou Lighting Ceremony\, on December 2\, 2023 at 6p.m. Main Street throughout Historic Downtown Franklin.
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/christmas-under-the-lampposts-decorated-golf-cart-parade-and-christmas-on-the-bayou-lighting-ceremony/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20231102T164827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T164827Z
UID:10000163-1701507600-1701525600@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Bayou to Main Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy vendors\, food & fun at the Bayou to Main Marketplace from 9am-2pm in historic\, downtown Franklin.
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/bayou-to-main-marketplace-2/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20231020T163144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T134308Z
UID:10000151-1698483600-1698516000@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Festival
DESCRIPTION:Harvest Moon Fest\nFranklin\, LA  70538 \nOctober 28\, 2023 \n8am – Teche Action Clinic “Adeliene Guienze” Fun Run/Walk – begins at the SMP Courthouse\, corner of Main and Willow Street. Call (337) 940-3936\, Florence\, (337) 828-2550 ext. 2128\, Justice or (337) 828-2550 ext. 2243 Gabrielle to register. $20\, pre-registration\, $35 late registration. T-shirt not guaranteed for late registration. \n8am – Bayou Teche Wooden Boat Show – Bayouside at Adams Street. Contact (337) 578-3369 to register. \n10 am to 3 pm. – Louisiana Cane Syrup Heritage Expo\, downtown Franklin\nThe Louisiana Cane Syrup Heritage Expo celebrates the traditions of small-batch cane syrup makers. Antique Syrup Mills\, engines\, vintage sugarcane farm equipment\, arts and crafts\, memorabilia related to cane syrup. Music by Joe Hall and the Cane Cutters. Blevins Building \n9 to 5pm – Venders along Main Street\, Jackson Street to Willow Street -food\, arts and crafts\, artwork\, live music\, and more. \n10 am to 2 pm – Classic Car Show\, Downtown Main Street\, Franklin \n12:45 pm – Pooch Parade\,.  Main Street.  Dress your pup and strut the runway for a chance to win a special prize. See flyer. \nScarecrow Decorating Contest  \nPumpkin Patch & Pumpkin Decorating \n10 to 6 pm – Kids Corral & Petting Zoo\, 822 Main Street\, Franklin (by Mark Credit)\nGames/pumpkins 10 am to 6 pm\nFace Painting  from 10 am to 4 pm price will be $5.00\nPony Rides\, Petting Zoo from 4 pm to 6 pm \n10am to 3pm – Sugar Showdown Bake-Off\, sponsored by Louisiana Cane Syrup Heritage Expo. Cake\, Pie\, Cookies and Baker’s Choice. All entries must be baked items which contain raw sugar (from a mill) and/or cane syrup.  Rules for Bake Off \n3p.m. – Bass Fishing Tournament hosted by Bullet Bass Cub at Myette Pointe Landing\, Franklin\, LA. Check in is at 3p.m. with a fee of $100 per boat -includes $10 for (1) Big Bass Pot.  For 1st place = $1000\, 2nd place = $675\, 3rd place = $450\, 4th place = $125\, 100% payout (based on 25 boats. You will have to sign a liability release form. Rules  Waiver  \nKayaking with Tours by Steven.  Click for Kayak tours to book your tour today. \nMusic\nTri Parish Gospel Choir – 12 noon\nMark Robicheaux – 1 to 2 pm\nChase Landry – 2 to 3 pm\nRick Lorenzo – 3 to 4 pm\nJohnny Chauvin & Chris Ibert – 4 to 6 pm.
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/harvest-moon-festival/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T000000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20230914T164421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T164421Z
UID:10000079-1696636800-1696636800@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Black Pot Cook Off
DESCRIPTION:In connection with Bikers on the Bayou\, Heart of Hospice will host the 2nd Annual Black Pot Cook Off\, Downtown\, Franklin\, LA. Free team entry! Contact Lauren Pontiff call/text 337-315-0916
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/2nd-annual-black-pot-cook-off/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T000000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20230914T163339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T163553Z
UID:10000078-1696636800-1696636800@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Bikers on the Bayou
DESCRIPTION:Bikers on the Bayou is making a return to downtown on Sat.\, October 7. The event will include a Bayou to Main Marketplace\, Live Music\, VIP bike & Classic car parking\, Gov. Mike Foster Memorial Free Ride\, Easy Rider movie showing and Heart of Hospice cook-off. Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to not only enjoy the festival but to follow the Easy Rider route from Franklin to Amelia.
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/bikers-on-the-bayou/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230616T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20230523T010624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T010849Z
UID:10000019-1686902400-1687021200@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:Soul Food Festival
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 16\, 2023\nMain Stage\n5:00pm – 8:00pm    DJ Fab\n8:00pm – 9:00pm     Lil Nate and the Zydeco Big Tymers \nFood Vendors\n5:00pm until 10:00pm \nSaturday June 17\, 2023\nSunrise to 3:00pm     Bass Fishing Tournament\n8:00am                      5K Race\n9:00am – 12:00pm    Health Village (Free Health Screenings)\n2:00pm                     Cornhole Tournament\n10:00am – 4:00pm    Car & Bike Show \nMain Stage\n12:00pm – 4:00pm    DJ Big Body\n4:00pm – 6:00pm      Get Cha Sum Band\n6:00pm – 8:00pm      Krossfyre Band\n8:00pm – 10:00pm    Sweet Southern Heat Band \nChildren’s Village\n1:00pm – 6:00pm    Dunk Tank\n1:00pm – 4:00pm    Face Painting\n1:00pm – 4:00pm    Mobile Video Gaming
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/soul-food-festival/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230616T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T223553
CREATED:20230523T005922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T010507Z
UID:10000018-1686902400-1687021200@cajuncoast.com
SUMMARY:SOUL FOOD FESTIVAL HOSTED BY 100 BLACK MEN OF ST. MARY PARISH
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://cajuncoast.com/event/soul-food-festival-hosted-by-100-black-men-of-st-mary-parish/
LOCATION:Historic Downtown Franklin\, Franklin\, LA\, 70538\, United States
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