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PumpkinFest rolls into Franklin

The Pumpkin Roll is a beloved PumpkinFest tradition. File photo The Pumpkin Roll is a beloved PumpkinFest tradition. File photo

The 28th annual PumpkinFest will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, in downtown Franklin. 

The centerpiece event of PumpkinFest is the “World Famous PumpkinRoll.” Who can roll a pumpkin the greatest distance down Phillips Street, vying for bragging rights? One past winner rolled 1,021 feet.

Sign up for the “Pumpkin Roll” is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the actual “roll” from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pumpkins will be available for purchase at the event or bring your own.

Other highlights of the day include a costume parade and contest, pumpkin pie eating contest, along with dozens of vendors featuring arts and crafts, festival food and more.

This event is rain or shine. PumpkinFest is sponsored by the Town of Franklin. For more information, go to townoffranklinnc.com or facebook.com/pumpkinfestfranklin or call Franklin Town Hall at 828.524.2516.

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