Harvest Festival at The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Celebrate fall in the heart of downtown Franklin at the 24th Annual Franklin Harvest Festival, presented by the Franklin Downtown Partnership!

Join us on Saturday, September 26 from 12:00–5:00 PM for one of Franklin, Massachusetts’ biggest community events of the year. Downtown Franklin will come alive with 140+ vendors, local makers, food booths, live music, dance performances, children’s activities, shopping, art, and family-friendly fun.

The festival stretches throughout downtown Franklin, including Main Street, Dean Avenue, West Central Street, Depot Street, Dean College, and the Franklin Public Library area. Thousands of visitors are expected to enjoy the festivities throughout the afternoon. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Harvest Festival Highlights

• 140+ local vendors, crafters, businesses and community organizations
• Live music from Jamie Barrett, Critical Mass and the Padula Family Band
• Dance performances from Feet in Motion and Desi Swag Queens
• A special performance by the Franklin School for the Performing Arts
• Touch-a-Truck with the Franklin Fire Department
• A trackless train at Dean College
• Children’s activities at the Franklin Public Library
• Food, snacks, local restaurants and festival treats throughout downtown
• A hands-on “Infinite Pumpkin Patch” community art activity at the Franklin Cultural Hub

MyFM 101.3 will also be broadcasting from Main Street, while Franklin TV and WFPR 102.9 FM will be covering festival activities and talking with participants throughout the day. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Live Entertainment Schedule

Live music and dance performances will take place at multiple locations along Main Street throughout the afternoon:

• Critical Mass: 12:00–2:30 PM
• Padula Family Band: 12:00–2:30 PM
• Feet in Motion: 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM
• Desi Swag Queens: 2:45–3:00 PM
• Jamie Barrett: 3:00–5:00 PM
• Franklin School for the Performing Arts: 3:00–5:00 PM

Performances will be located around Main Street near the bridge, Dean Bank and Franklin Public Library. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Make The Little Shop of Olive Oils Part of Your Day!

While you're enjoying the Harvest Festival, be sure to stop into The Little Shop of Olive Oils in downtown Franklin. Come in, sample some of our favorite extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars, discover new fall flavors, pick up something delicious for dinner, or start your holiday shopping a little early.

Whether you're visiting Franklin for the festival or you're one of our local neighbors, make a day of it—shop local, eat local, explore downtown and enjoy everything Franklin has to offer.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Downtown Franklin, Massachusetts

Rain date: Sunday, September 27 from 12:00–4:00 PM.

Come celebrate the beginning of fall with food, music, shopping, family activities and plenty of Franklin community spirit. We can't wait to see you downtown!