Old Franklin Day

Save the Date, Bring Your Friends –Old Franklin Day Is August 23rd!

Here are 10 good reasons to mark your calendars for Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 9 am to 3 pm for Old Franklin Day!

2. Shop Local

Finished breakfast at the church?  Old Franklin Day festivities are just a short 2-block walk away!  To date, we have 50 local artisans, vendors, performers and community organizations 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, there will be great live music:

• Back by demand, Off the Record Band will be performing rock and country  classics from 10 am to noon.
• Our second band, Dirt Road Express, will follow at 1 pm with country western and country rock favorites.

4. Bring Kiddos to Enjoy Activities

We will have our popular Bounce House, face painting, balloon art, glitter tattoos, and games for the kids.  Stop by the Utica Zoo table and meet some furry and flying friends!

5. Get Yum Eats

You won’t go hungry at our food court in the Fire Department lot on Main Street. The Ty’s Taco-Ria food truck will be on site with a choice of scrumptious menu items. AJ’s Smokin’ BBQ will have ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more. Catskill Momos will have an array of delicious Asian dumplings. The American Legion will be selling their famous barbecued chicken halves. The Open Doors Methodist Church is cooking up their signature hot dogs. King’s Café and the Tulip and the Rose restaurant on Main Street will be open. Good Taste Epicurean Market at 438 Main Street is hosting a complimentary wine and cheese tasting. There is seating at the Fire Department lot, in the Legion hall, at King’s 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!

6. 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, strawberry rhubarb and much more for the traditional pie sale fundraiser, which starts under the big tent on the church lawn at 9 am. Pull up a chair, 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!

7. Learn More About Community Organizations

Visit the Franklin Rotary Club table to learn more about Rotary’s youth exchange and leadership, educational and environmental programs and how you can get involved. Learn more about the Franklin Community Education Foundation’s programs over homemade lemonade.  The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Greater Franklin Food Pantry will have information on community programs and resources. The Ouleout Valley Cemetery will be fundraising with T-shirt sales and other items. Check out the Franklin-Treadwell Community Conversation to learn more about their community activities.

8. Don’t Miss the Library Book Sale

The Franklin Free Library on Main Street is having their annual pop-up book sale – a great opportunity to bag your summer and fall reads!

9. Get Deals at Town-Wide Lawn Sales

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

The Village of Franklin is on the National Register of Historic Places, with many lovely homes from the Victorian and Edwardian eras and 3 beautiful churches. Take a stroll in the Village to enjoy the architecture and visit our local shops. The Franklin Railroad and Community Museum will be open with historical exhibits and activities in their parking lot.

Contact Connie Martin at candjmartin@fastmail.com or 201-414-1684 with any questions. Watch Facebook and franklinny.org/ofd25 for updates.