Kick start the holiday season at the historic Franklin Opera House by attending the Festival of Trees fundraising event that supports our mission to be the resource for distinctive, quality arts, entertainment, and enrichment for all members of the Franklin community and surrounding areas.
If you’ve never visited the Franklin Opera House, take advantage of this opportunity to experience the majestic ambiance of the theater. For the festival, the Opera House will be energized with holiday spirit and jam-packed with dazzling full-size and table-top Christmas trees, magnificent wreaths, festive gift baskets, and other items in the Christmas spirit. All items are generously donated by local individuals, families, businesses, and organizations.
There will be entertainment for your enjoyment as you view the raffle selections and an opportunity to take a chance to win your favorite item or a tree including ornaments and gifts. Admission is free; the raffle is $5 for a sheet of 25 tickets.
The Festival of Trees will be open on Friday, December 2, from 5 to 8 PM, with entertainment by the Franklin Footlight Carolers at 6:30 PM.
The Festival continues on Saturday, December 3, from 10 AM to 5 PM, with entertainment by the Trip Center Line Dancers at 1 PM and by the Keystrings, Robin Charles and Jo Brown on the piano, at 3 PM.
On Sunday, December 4, from 10 AM to 2 PM, entertainment will be provided by Amanda McCarthy, award-winning multi-genre singer and songwriter, at noon.
On Saturday, December 3, at 7:30 PM, don’t miss the Franklin Opera House’s feature performance by the Scott Spradling Band. This amazing group of 10 talented musicians plays a wide variety of music from Michael Buble to Elton John, Chicago to Frank Sinatra! All seats for this special performance are $10.
Establish a holiday tradition by celebrating together with family and community. Join us for the fourth annual Festival of Trees. Franklin Opera House is an historic community-based arts and entertainment center in Franklin. For more information, contact info@nullFranklinOperaHouse.org; visit FranklinOperaHouse.org; or call 934-1901.