We have so much in store for you when you plan your visit to Franklin County!
Franklin County is your outdoor recreation destination, not only because of Brookville Lake, the Whitewater River, Haspin Acres, horseback riding and more, but because Franklin County is host to several outdoor festivals and events every year!
In addition to our festivals, Franklin County is host to smaller events that will appeal to a wide range of visitors. Check back often as events may be added.
We’re confident that you’ll find so much to do while you’re in beautiful Franklin County, a stay in one of our hotels, cabins, cottages, or campsites will be in order. Click on the “stay” tab to see a list of our accommodations.
Event & Festival Links
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Derby Day Bourbon, Wine & Beer Tasting and Pie Auction May 4
Grab a fancy Derby Hat and head on down to Third Place Brookville for their Kentucky Derby Party! The festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. and include a full evening of food, drink, and fun. This event is being held in partnership with Margaret Mary Health Foundation.
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Blithe Spirit Play at Metamora’s Opry Barn – May 3 & 4
Duck Creek Players present, “Blithe Spirit,” a comic play by Noël Coward, described by the author as “an improbable farce in three acts”. The play concerns the socialite and novelist Charles Condomine, who invites the eccentric medium and clairvoyant Madame Arcati to his house to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. The scheme backfires when he is haunted by the ghost of his wilful and temperamental first wife, Elvira, after the séance. Elvira makes continual attempts to disrupt Charles’s marriage to his second wife, Ruth, who cannot see or hear the ghost. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking the link, or at the door day of show. Metamora Opry Barn is located at 19189 Pennington Road, Metamora. Concessions available for purchase.
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Girls Weekend Out – May 10 & 11
It’s Mother’s Day Weekend and a great way to celebrate motherhood is by spending time with those special women in your life at Main Street Brookville’s Annual Girls Weekend Out. Stop by The Cutting Edge Salon at 701 Main Street to purchase your $20 Goody Bag which includes your passport with participating businesses & hours, gifts, coupons & discounts. There are many drawings and door prizes! This is a weekend you may want to book overnight lodging for a real “Get-Away Weekend!”
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Franklin County Quilt Show – May 17 & 18
Brookville Government Center. 12th annual quilt show featuring community quilts, bedturning and challenge category, vendors, food, demonstrations, door prizes, and fun!
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Metamora Chainsaw Carving Invitational May 24-26
The historic village of Metamora is host to 12 chainsaw carvers during the annual Chainsaw Carving Invitational. Shops & restaurants will be open, as will the Grist Mill and other attractions. Come spend the holiday weekend in Metamora!
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Mother/Daughter Retreat at Salt Creek Ranch May 31 – June 1
Join the folks at Salt Creek Ranch for a weekend of girl time to include horseback riding, overnight lodging in a rustic cabin, and campfires! Other optional activites include canoeing on Whitewater River, shopping and site seeing in Metamora or Oldenburg, and a visit to Wolf Creek Habitat. Spaces are limited! Call 812-527-2345 to RSVP
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Metamora Strawberry Days – June 1 & 2
Indulge in delicious strawberry shortcake while enjoying live music in Metamora’s historic downtown. Restaurants will also feature strawberry themed dishes. Come and spend the day shopping and strolling along the Whitewater Canal.
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Happy Valley Bluegrass Festival – June 7 & 8
Two glorious days of live bluegrass music, food & craft vendors, and camping, if you’re so inclined, in a peaceful little Franklin County valley. You won’t want to miss this family-friendly event!
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Franklin County Rodeo & Family Fun – June 8
A day of family fun! A craft show, bouncy houses, live music and food trucks begin at 11 and continues until the rodeo starts at 7 p.m.
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Columbia Street Music Festival – June 15
Columbia Street Music District in Metamora will host the first of three summer music festivals on Saturday, June 15. Headlining the June event is Rachel Holt Band, with music also on two side stages. The event will also have food & craft vendors. Coolers are welcome!
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Reindeer Encounters – June 22 & June 23
Spend time petting and feeding real reindeer in their pen. Learn about these magical animals. What they eat, where they’re from and how they fly. Book you encounter online!
