Save the Date, Bring Your Friends –Old Franklin Day Is August 24th!
Here are 10 good reasons to mark your calendars for Saturday, August 24th from 9 am to 3 pm for Old Franklin Day!
1. Start the Day with a Free Pancake Breakfast
The Community Bible Church at 89 Center Street has the welcome mat out on Old Franklin Day with a free pancake breakfast! Thirsty later? They’ll have free root beer floats for you in the afternoon, too.
2. Shop Local
Finished breakfast at the church? Old Franklin Day festivities are just a short 2-block walk away! To date, we have over 35 local artisans, crafters and vendors participating. Shop ‘til you drop for vintage and antique items, artwork, artisanal glass, woodcraft, home décor, clothing, jewelry, accessories and more. Delicious locally made maple syrup products, jams, handcrafted chocolates and other treats will be available for sale.
3. Party with the Bands
Ready to boogie? Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Tom Morgan and Erna Morgan McReynolds, two great local bands will perform live:
- Back by demand, Eric Haight’s band, Off the Record, will be performing rock, country and jazz classics from 10 am to noon.
- Our second band in demand, Terri Whitney and the Country Express Band, will follow at 1 pm with country and popular hits.
4. Take In Our Fashion Show
Over 150 people attended last year’s popular Fashion Show in memory of the late Lois Stalter. This year’s show will be held at 1 pm in the Franklin Central School Cafetorium. The show will be curated by Donna Briggs, owner of The Squire’s Tankard antique and vintage clothing shop at 183 Main Street in Unadilla. Donna’s co-curator is Kathy Krusinski, who was previously the owner of the ZaSu Vintage clothing and accessories shop in Stamford.
5. Bring Kiddos to Enjoy Activities
We will have our popular Bounce House, balloon art, glitter tattoos, games and other kids’ activities.
6. Get Delicious Eats at Food Truck Court and More
You won’t go hungry at our food court in the Fire Department lot on Main Street. The Ty’s Taco-Ria and S&S food trucks will be on site with a choice of scrumptious menu items. Catskill Momos will have an array of delicious Asian dumplings. The American Legion will be selling their famous barbecued chicken halves from Brooks. There is seating at the Fire Department lot, in the Legion hall, and in front of Franklin Stage Company and Franklin Central School. Enjoy a great lunch or snack on site or get your goodies to go!
Yum! The S&S and Ty’s Taco-Ria food trucks will be in the Fire Dept. lot food court
7. Come Early to St. Paul’s Famous Pie Sale
The pie bakers at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will be baking homemade apple, cherry, blueberry, peach and much more for the traditional pie sale fundraiser, which starts under the big tent on the church lawn at 9 am. Take a seat, greet friends and neighbors and have a slice with a cuppa joe! Grab some pies to take home for the weekend. Last year, the St. Paul’s pie bakers baked and sold over 250 pies. Go early — pies sell out quickly!
8. Learn More About Community Organizations
Visit the Franklin Rotary Club table to learn more about Rotary’s educational and environmental programs and how you can get involved. Travel back in Franklin’s history when you visit the Franklin Railroad and Community Museum table. Learn more about the Franklin Community Education Foundation’s programs over homemade lemonade. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will have information on community programs and resources.
9. Get Deals at FCS Furniture Sale and Town-Wide Lawn Sales
Get furniture, filing cabinets and other items at great prices at the Stone Hall Surplus Sale on the school lawn. Don’t miss the town-wide lawn sales – you may find the deal of a lifetime! Maps will be available on Facebook and at the event.
10. Walk Around the Village
Stroll along Main Street and visit our local shops. Yokel and the Tulip and the Rose restaurants will be open. The Franklin Railroad and Community Museum will be open with historical exhibits.
Franklin Central School All-Class Reunion
Franklin Central School alumni from any graduating year, along with guests, are invited to party under the tent on the St. Paul’s Church lawn from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Please contact Sonja Johns at kljohns@citlink.net for details.
A Big Thank You to Our Old Franklin Day Sponsors*
Platinum
– Tom Morgan and Erna Morgan McReynolds
– Tom and Cathy Farinaro
– Wayne Bank
Gold
– Chen-Del-O Federal Credit Union
– Franklin Rotary Club
– Hebbard Fence
Silver
– Morgan Stanley – The Table Rock Group at Morgan Stanley
– Upstate Country Realty
Bronze
– Kenneth L. Bennett Funeral Home
Friend
– White’s Farm Supply
*Sponsor list as of June 13th
Participate as a Sponsor or Vendor
We have a few vendor slots left, but they’re filling up fast! Contact Connie Martin at candjmartin@fastmail.com or 201-414-1684 to participate as a sponsor or vendor. Watch Facebook and franklinny.org/ofd24 for updates.