Macon County Fair Opens this week in Franklin NC

September 14 - 17, 2016    Annual Macon County Fair   An authentic agricultural fair featuring crafts, farm animals and festival foods.

The Fair is held on the Macon County Fair Grounds in Franklin NC. 

Enjoy a BBQ Supper, Best Cake Contest, Special Needs Livestock Show, Harvest Sale, Pedal Tractor Contest, Festival Foods and so much more. 

The Fair is sponsored by Macon County Horse Association. 

Franklin NC Hosts 51st Macon County County Gemboree this Weekend

photo courtesy www.discoverfranklinnc.com

July 28 - 31, 2016     51st Annual Macon County Gemboree  The Second oldest gem and mineral show in the Southeast features dealers from across the United States. Rough and cut gemstones, minerals, lapidary equipment and much more. The event is sponsored by the Franklin Chamber of Commerce and the Gem and Mineral Society of Franklin.

Get links for local rentals, restaurants and attractions on our Franklin NC Visitor Guide. 

Macon County Fair This Weekend in Franklin NC

September 16 - 19, 2015     Annual Macon County Fair   An authentic agricultural fair featuring crafts, farm animals and festival foods. Held on the Macon County Fair Grounds in Franklin NC.

Schedule of 2015 Events

September 14  - 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.....Enter all Educational Booths

September 15 -  9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. ..Enter all Individual Exhibits including livestock/  No exhibits accepted after Tuesday

September 16  -  9:00 a.m. - Noon...............Judging (Doors Closed to Public) 1:00 p.m.      
Opening Ceremony, Pavilion 1:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Doors Open for Public 6:00 p.m.
Market Hog Show, Show Arena 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Pet Show Registration, Pavilion 7:00 p.m.
Pet Show, Pavilion 9:00 p.m.\
Doors Close to Public

September 17  - 9:00 a.m. ........Doors Open to Public 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Fiber Fair, Field 10:30 a.m.
Special Needs Livestock Show, Show Arena 5:00 p.m.
Dairy Cattle Show, Show Arena 6:00 p.m.
Cross-Cut Saw Demonstration, Field 6:00 p.m.
Market Lambs, Junior Show, Show Arena 6:00 p.m.
Entertainment, Pavilion 7:00 p.m.
Rabbit Show, Rabbit Area 7:30 p.m
Goat Show, Show Arena 9:00 p.m.
Doors Close to Public

September 18  - 9:00 a.m. ......Doors Open to Public 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Preschool Kids Fun Day at the Fair, Field 3:00 p.m. - until
BBQ Supper, Pavilion 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Kids Pedal Tractor Registration, entrance to Livestock Barn 4:30 p.m.
Entertainment, Pavilion 6:00 p.m.
Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, enterance to Livestock Barn 6:30 p.m.
Market Lamb (Costume Contest & Obstacle Course), Show Arena 9:00 p.m.
Doors Close to Public

September 19 -  9:00 a.m. .......Doors Open to Public 10:00 a.m
Market Steer Show, Show Arena Following Steer Show
Market Steer, Born & Bred Show, Show Arena 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
“Best Cake Contest” Registration, Pavilion 11:00 - 12:00 noon
"Best Cake Contest" Judging, Pavilion 12:00 noon
"Best Cake Contest" Auction, Pavilion 1:00 p.m.
Beef Heifer Show, Show Arena Following Heifer Show
Feeder Calf Show, Show Arena 2:00 p.m.
Tractor Driving Contest, Field 6:00 p.m
Entertainment, Pavilion 7:00 p.m. Market Steer Sale, Show Arena 8:00 p.m.
Market Hog Sale, Show Arena 9:00 p.m.
Doors Close to Public

September 20 -  12:00 p.m. ....Horse Show, Horse Ring 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Exhibits Check Out *Note: Sunday's events will be Horse Show Only.

September 21 -  9:00 a.m. - Noon......Exhibits Check Out 7:00 p.m.
Harvest Sale, D Building

photo by Vickie Carpenter courtesy of The Macon County News