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15th Annual Franklin Area Folk Festival
August 17, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
FREEThe 15th Annual Franklin Area Folk Festival, “A Celebration of Appalachian Heritage” will be
held at Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center.
Nestled in Cowee West’s Mill Historic District at 51 Cowee School Drive in Franklin, NC, the
Center is a unique showcase for demonstrating the everyday skills, crafts and music of our
ancestors.
Celebrating all things Appalachian, this family-friendly festival features live heritage demonstrations, Appalachian crafts, SEBA (SouthEastern Bluegrass Association) jammin’ sessions that feature old-time mountain music and bluegrass, Civil War Reenactors/Camp, kids’ activities, food, textiles & more! Artisans inside Cowee School Arts &
Heritage Center will exhibit Macon County’s rich heritage by teaching us about pottery, textiles, painting, and local history.
