Visiting Franklin:
Franklin Attractions & Events


painting by Beth Firmin

Bright Hill Literary Center
Bertha Rogers
Home of the New York State Literary Website & Map,
Word & Image Gallery-Interdisciplinary Exhibits
Word Thursdays-Distinguished Visiting Poets read from their work.
Writing Workshops-Kids & Adults
Bright Hill Library-Free Internet Access
94 Church Street, Treadwell, NY
Tel: 607-829-5055
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East Sidney Dam Recreation Area
Beach, picnic area, playground, campground, boat launch.
May 15-September 15, 8am—8pm, 7 days a week
$7.00 per carload, $1.00 per person walk-in

4659 State Highway 357, Franklin, NY 13775
recreation area phone: 607-829-6433
US Army Corps of Engineers: 607 829 6006

Franklin Farmers’ Market at Chapel Hall
Local meat, cheese, eggs, produce, farm-raised tilapia,
bread & baked goods, jams, maple syrup, honey,
hand-spun wool & woolen goods, hand dipped candles 
hand crafted wood products and home accessories
vegetable seedlings, flowers, plants. 
Entertainment, Special Events and Demonstrations
Sundays 10—2
Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend

Chapel Hall, 25 Institute St., Franklin, NY
(home of Franklin Stage Company).

Franklin Free Library Summer Children’s Programs,
Puppetry, music, dance from around the world!
Tuesdays, 10am—11am
334 Main Street, Franklin, NY
Phone: (607) 829-2941
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Old Franklin Day
A Fundraising Fair run annually by the Stone Hall Committee.
Ouleout Historical Society Museum in Stone Hall will be open.
Quilt Show, Vintage Fashion Show,  Art exhibits.
Franklin Free Library Book Sale;  Antique & Crafts vendors;
Entertainment: K-9 Demonstrations, Sidney Community Band, 
Barbecue lunch, home-baked pie tent, and more. 
If you would like to perform call Kim, 607 829-8820
Saturday, August 27, 9-4.

At Home with Tom & Erna — Jazz Brunches
Jazz concerts and delicious buffets in a hilltop country house,
set amid acres of beautiful gardens, hosted by a jazz loving family.
July 10th 12:15pm Kayo Hiraki Jazz Group
$15.00 donation for concert & brunch. All proceeds are for the performers.
Brunch, courtesy Tom and Erna.
1077 Otego Road, Franklin.
Tel: 607-829-5668, 607-829-5715

Ouleout Creek Golf Course
Ralph Sitts
18 Hole Public Golf Course. Open daily.
Dining room open to the public.
Buffet Breakfast open Sat & Sun 8-1
13501 State Highway 357, Franklin, NY.
Tel: 607-829-2100

Stage Coach Run, Treadwell and Franklin – 14th Year
Artists in Franklin and Treadwell open their studios to the public.
Studio Maps at Treadwell Museum of Fine Art, 
Barlow's Grocery and at the Artist's Studios
Saturday & Sunday, July 2nd and 3rd, 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Among the more than 25 artists participating:
Gail Bunting • Tony Martin • Margot Farrington • Joseph Kurhajec • 
Marie CummingsWalter GurboSimone Mantelassi • Zena Gurbo •
Edmond Rinnooy Kan • Jane Carr • Douglas Jamieson • Patsy Breiling
For Information: 607-829-2206 or 607-829-2109

Treadwell Museum of Fine Art  
54 Main Street, Treadwell
July,  August
Work of Joseph Kurhajec and other artists
Phone: 607-829-5812
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