Downtown businesses in Franklin are preparing for the annual Franklin on Ice Festival next Saturday, February 4th. 

Sculptures made from blocks of ice will be scattered throughout Fountain Park as part of the city's only winter festival. 

Franklin on Ice will kick off at 10 a.m., and visitors can walk through the park and check out dozens of sculptures created by the DiMartino Ice Company. 

In the evening, some the sculptures will be lit with colored lights. Additionally, there will be a chili cook-off for guests to participate in. 

Other events planned downtown during the Franklin on Ice weekend include: 

  • The Nature Art Showcase
  • Misty Lane Farms Horse & Carriage Rides 
  • Love Your Library 
  • The cast of the Barrow-Civic Youth Theatre's production "The Rainbow Fish Musical" will hold a craft & story time
  • Magic shows 

More information on Franklin's only winter festival can be found here.