Franklin County Latino Heritage Festival
When: 4th Saturday in October
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Honoring one’s ancestors and lineage will serve as this year’s theme. In Mexican culture, this remembrance is traditionally called “Dia de los Muertos.”
A collaborative endeavor thanks to community, business, and religious leaders, this annual festival will showcase the diverse Latin cultures present in out local community.
Not only will this event expose festival goers to the diversity within the Latino community, it will also promote cultural unity and foster positive relationships.
This all day, family-focused interactive event will feature live entertainment, dancing competitions, hands-on children’s activity tents, a street soccer match, a vintage car show, and a closing parade. Of course, we will host food trucks and vendors too.
Spruce Pine Day
When: 3rd Saturday in October
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Spruce Pine Day began in 1999 when the local grocer and post master made chicken stew and invited the community. The tradition of togetherness continues with fun for kids along with music and vendors. While there, visit the Spruce Pine Museum for a history lesson.
Spirit of Hodges Festival
When: 2nd Saturday in October
Saturday, October 12, 2024
The name “The Spirit of Hodges Festival” takes on special meaning and reflects the town’s history. The Spirit of Hodges was a P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft used in World War II. The plane was named for the town after an auction in which residents of Hodges raised more than $47,000 in war bonds in 1943. The annual event includes an all day line-up of bands, pony rides, fish fry and chicken supper, crafts, miniature train rides, and vendors of all kinds.
Pumpkin Palooza
Join us for Pumpkin Palooza!
Saturday, October 7, 2023
10 AM – 4 PM
Come see our Scarecrow Trail sponsored by local businesses!
We’ll have music, vendors, food, face painting, scarecrows, photo booths, & popular characters!
Costumes are welcome!
FREE ADMISSION
! Please take note of the road closures !
Lakeview Drive & City Lake Drive NW will be closed for the duration of the Pumpkin Palooza festivities on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Please park in the Russellville High School Drivers Education Parking Lot.
A golf cart shuttle service will be available to take families into the park.
SPONSORS
Become an OFFICIAL Sponsor of the 43rd Franklin County Watermelon Festival!
We have various sponsorship levels & opportunities!
Let us help you find the right option for you!
2024 Watermelon Festival Sponsorships are now available!
To ensure you receive all benefits, please return your sponsorship form by June 14, 2024.
Please contact us with any questions about sponsorship:
[email protected]
256-332-1760
SPONSORSHIP PACKET
2024 Franklin County Watermelon Festival Sponsors
American Champion Sponsors
Royal Jubilee Sponsors
Legacy Sponsors
Crimson Sweet Sponsors
Liberty Sponsors
Harmony Sponsors
HOLIDAY HOURS
The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce office will be CLOSED the following holidays:
New Years Day
Monday, January 1, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 15, 2024
Presidents Day
Monday, February 19, 2024
Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, 2024
U.S. Independence Day
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Watermelon Festival Holiday
Monday, August 19 – Friday, August 23, 2024
Labor Day
Monday, September 2, 2024
Veterans Day
Monday, November 11, 2024
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Black Friday
Friday, November 29, 2024
Christmas Eve*
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Christmas Day*
Monday, December 25, 2023
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Holiday Closure:
Monday, December 25, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024
*The Chamber office may have more closure dates during the Christmas holiday season.
Please follow our social media pages for updates on closures:
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CHRISTMAS IN FRANKLIN COUNTY
Come home to Franklin County for the holidays!
We have all your favorites from Christmas Tree Lightings, Christmas Parades, Drive Thru Christmas Lights, & Nativity Scenes, our communities can get you in the holiday spirit!
*Events will be added as needed. Check back for updates!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2024
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Red Bay Christmas Open House, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM (*Participating Red Bay Businesses)
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Red Bay Christmas Tree Lighting, Bay Tree Park, 5:00 PM
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024
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Red Bay Christmas Parade, 6 PM
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024
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Vina Christmas Parade, 6 PM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024
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Every Light A Prayer for Peace, Franklin County Courthouse, 4:15 PM
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Russellville Christmas Tree Lighting, Byars Building, 5 PM
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Russellville Christmas Parade, 6 PM
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Christmas in City Lake Park Tree Lighting Ceremony, 7:30 PM
Christmas Tree Trail will be open until January 1, 2024.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024
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Phil Campbell Christmas Parade, 6 PM
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Phil Campbell Christmas Tree Lighting, Memorial Park, Immediately following parade
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2024
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Merry Christmas Eve!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2024
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Merry Christmas Day!