FDP 2020 Calendar

Holiday Happenings in Franklin!

There are lots of fun events happening in Franklin this holiday season. The Franklin Downtown Partnership has put together this list of our members' events during the holidays.

See the events here, or view them in calendar form here.

Holiday Events Newsletter

To help promote our members during the holiday season, the Franklin Downtown Partnership will publish a special holiday newsletter in December that will list all the local FDP business holiday events. 

If your business is holding a special event during the holiday season and you are an FDP member, please complete this online form no later than Nov. 18, 2019. Contact Lisa Daly with any questions.

Networking Breakfast Nov. 15

Enjoy a hot cup of coffee or a tasty breakfast with other Franklin Downtown Partnership members at our Friday, Nov. 15 Networking Breakfast at 8 a.m. in the Dean College Dining Center on the first floor of the Campus Center. Please RSVP to Matt or Gary.

Share Your Input

The Town of Franklin, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council is conducting a community survey regarding economic development in our town. Please click here to access the survey form. This survey will be available until December 13. There are hard copies available in the town administrators office if needed. Thank you in advance for your input, ideas and feedback!

Next FDP General Meeting Nov. 7

Plan to spend an hour with us on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 8:30 a.m. for the next Franklin Downtown Partnership's general meeting. The meeting will be held in the Campanella Board Room of the Dean College Campus Center. 

Meet Partnership members, network with other business owners, and hear updates about the town, state and FDP. If you're concerned you don't have time, remember the meeting only lasts an hour, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. That hour will be well worth your investment of time! See the agenda here.

Visioning Session Presentation

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council recently hosted an Economic Development Visioning session for the Town of Franklin. View the PowerPoint presentation here.

Celebrating a Very Successful Harvest Festival

The Franklin Downtown Partnership's 17th annual Harvest Festival was the largest one yet! Perfect autumn weather, fun activities, entertainment, a beer garden and much more drew the largest crowd the Harvest Festival has ever seen! Thank you to everyone who participated and a special thanks to the volunteers and sponsors who made this wonderful event possible!

Sponsors of the Harvest Festival:

Silver Sponsors: 

Dean Bank

Middlesex Savings Bank

Rockland Trust

Bronze Sponsors: 

Atria - Franklin

Arcadia Dental

Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill

Bernon Family Branch YMCA

Chestnut Dental

DCU

Dynasty Models and Talent

Fenton Financial Group

Franklin Ford

Franklin Cultural District

Glen Meadow Apartments

Keefe Insurance

LaCantina Winery

Friends Sponsors: 

Bank of America

Beaux Regards Photographic Art

Camford Property Group

Charles River Bank

D.G. Ranieri Real Estate

Encore Music Academy & Recording Studios

Franklin Glass Company

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Mint Dental of Franklin

MyFM 101.3

Rescom Exteriors

Simon’s Furniture

View photos from the event here

FDP’s Largest Harvest Festival October 5

Nearly 8,000 people are expected to attend the largest-ever Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 5 from noon to 5 p.m.! The Franklin Downtown Partnership’s 17th annual Harvest Festival will be held in downtown Franklin. In case of rain, the Harvest Festival will take place on Sunday, October 6. 

This year’s Harvest Festival will feature great entertainment, kids’ activities, artisans and crafters, fall-themed giveaways, and an expanded food court. The expanded food court will have pizza, Italian sausage and pepper, chicken, burgers, ice cream, and much more. New this year, The BLACK BOX will host an Oktoberfest during Harvest Festival featuring German food and music, as well as wine from LaCantina Winery and beer from As Built Brewing Company, Start Line Brewing Company & Shovel Town Brewery. 

READ MORE HERE

Booth Spaces Sold Out

Registration for the Oct. 5 Harvest Festival has been closed because booth spaces are sold out. Booth spaces may be available at the last minute if any vendors cancel. If you would like to be added to the waitlist for the 2019 Harvest Festival, please email fdpevent@gmail.com and provide your name, business name, email, and cell number.

If you have a restaurant that would like to participate please email fdpevent@gmail.com no later than Wednesday, Sept. 18.