‘A Taste of Franklin’ Continues Today

Joanne Bauer

Joanne Bauer

Published August 5, 2017 4:00 am
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FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) — “A Taste of Franklin” weekend continues today.

On Saturday, August 5, the stores will sponsor their 57th Annual Old Fashioned Bargain Days.

DeBence Antique Music World will host old fashioned organ grinders throughout the downtown Saturday and Sunday.

A Taste of Franklin Farmers Market will be held at 12th Street Island.  Farmers, bakers, and crafters will be giving out samples and recipes on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

On Saturday evening, the Taste of Talent Vocal Competition Semi-Finals will be held at Bandstand Park at 7:00 p.m.

There are eight semi-finalists competing to reach the final four.

On Sunday, food lovers won’t want to miss A Taste of Franklin in Fountain Park from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sample Franklin’s finest cuisine from 23 restaurants, delis, and bakeries. CATRO, featuring talented musicians and vocalist Tammi Dahl will be in Concert.  There will be entertainment for children and a Magic Show at 1:00 p.m.  Motorcyclists can cruise-in and park at 12th Street Island.

Stores will be open on Sunday with great bargains.

AT 4:00 p.m. on Sunday the Finalists of the Taste of Talent Vocal Competition will perform in Bandstand Park.

For more information, go to www.franklinpa.gov or call 814 437-1619.

A Taste of Franklin Full Schedule of Events

Saturday, August 5

8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. — A Taste of Franklin Farmers Market, 12th Street Island

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. — Yoga in Bandstand Park, call Impel Pilates at 814-758-4039

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Old Fashioned Bargain Days

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Organ Grinders, Various Locations — Downtown Franklin

10:00 a.m. to Noon — Don & John Sing-A-Long, Bossa Nova Café

Noon to 6:00 p.m. — 1/2 price Miller Sibley Pool (also Sunday)

7:00 p.m. — A Taste of Talent Vocal Competition Semi-Finals, Bandstand Park

Sunday, August 6 

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Organ Grinders, Various Locations — Downtown Franklin

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — A Taste of Franklin, Fountain Park — Enjoy Franklin’s Finest Cuisine!

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Motorcycle Cruise-In, Fountain Park side 12th Street Island

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Outdoor/Indoor Vendors, Bindas Lane Alpaca/West Park & Elk

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — CATRO in Concert

1:00 p.m. — Face Painting & Balloon Artist for Kids — Magic Show

4:00 p.m. — Taste of Talent Vocal Competition Finals

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