What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, August 22 , 2025 ??

Friday, August 22

Library & Senior Center events

9:00am Fallen Hero: John W. Wylie Jr. (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Heather Deary (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What vendors and activities are at the Farmer's Market today - August 22, 2025 ??

What vendors and activities are at the
Farmer's Market today - August 22, 2025 ??

We are glad you asked.  

Thanks to the good folks operating the Franklin Farmer's Market, we have the answers to share. 

For additional info, you can also check the Farmers Market page  ->     https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/

Annual Zucchini Races scheduled for Friday, Aug 22 at the Farmers Market

Annual Zucchini Races scheduled for
Friday, Aug 22 at the Farmers Market

The Annual Zucchini Race will take place this Friday, August 22! Just bring a zucchini with you, or buy one from one of the farmers at the market. 

We've got some awesome decorations available so that you can make your car really special before you enter the race!!! 

This will be fun!!!

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DNmDK30sigv/

Is your Zucchini ready to Race on Friday, Aug 23 at the Farmers Market???

Is your Zucchini ready to Races on Friday, Aug 23 at the Farmers Market???

Is your Zucchini ready to Race on Friday, Aug 23 at the Farmers Market???

The Great Zucchini Races - Friday at the Farmer Market - Aug 18

The Great Zucchini Races

Via the Franklin Agricultural Commission:

More information about The Great Zucchini Races!

Fan Voting categories!

1. Best decorated

2. Best use of veggies

3. Funniest name

4. Your favorite overall

https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02q4nt9oLpj4gWeaF5CnjPxCR8MFxX3nBtZQ8y7v2hCaQvaWpmoC67xdD9ytX2SYdtl&id=100064629674039&mibextid=Nif5oz

Zucchini races on Friday! Aug 18, 2023

Zucchini races on Friday! Aug 18

"This the week! Get those zucchinis ready. 

One rule: HAVE FUN!!!! Thank you Franklin Ag Comm

Can't wait to see all of the creations on Friday."

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv7JmeItpCe/

Zucchini races on Friday! Aug 18, 2023

Zucchini race reminder - ready, set, go Aug 18 at the Farmers Market

"We are a few weeks away from Zucchini Races!!!!

Whose zucchini is coming in? What has started to plan out their car????

Can't wait to see all the creative ideas. Thank you to Franklin Ag Comm for organizing this awesome event on Aug 18"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CvGQcNaN0P0/

Zucchini race reminder - ready, set, go  Aug 18 at the Farmers Market

Farmers market: Kitchen Sink Quintet plays in background for zucchini races - Sep 10

"We are excited to have the Kitchen Sink Quintet join us again this Friday. They will be performing from 4-6 PM in the Gazebo. "

Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/533086900084632/posts/4558620137531268/

Additional info on the races and rules can be found ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/08/zucchini-races-return-to-farmers-market.html

Farmers market: Kitchen Sink Quintet plays in background for zucchini races - Sep 10

Agricultural Committee meeting scheduled for Sunday to work on zucchini race

Franklin Agricultural Committee Meeting 

September 5, 2021

2:30 P.M.

1. The Agricultural Committee will meet at the Agway store on Cottage St. to work on the track for the “great zucchini” race. 

2. Work will consist of assembly, needed maintenance, and disassembly.

Shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/events/agricultural_agenda_9-5.docx
 

Zucchini races return to the Farmers Market - Sep 10, 2021

Zucchini Races return to the Farmers Market - Sep 10, 2021

Here are details on the Zucchini Races, sponsored by Franklin Ag Comm Happening Sept 10th!

There is no age limit to who can submit an entry and no motors. Entries will be weighed at check in and split into three weight classes.

Fans can vote for their favorite racer in four different categories.

• Best decorated
• Best use of vegetables
• Funniest name
• Your favorite

We will race in heats, winner of heat moves on. 

When: Friday, Sep 10 at the Farmers Market!

2:30-3:30 - Check in

3:30- 4:00 - Fan Voting

4:00 - Racing begins!

Shared from Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/100000184976091/posts/4831067650242686/

Info updated 8/25/21

Zucchini races return to the Farmers Market - Sep 10, 2021

Zucchini races return on September 10

Here are details on the Zucchini Races, sponsored by Franklin Agricultural Commission, scheduled for September 10, 2021 at the Farmers Market. 

Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/533086900084632/posts/4462922503767699/

Zucchini races return on September 10

Zucchini races - Friday, Sep 13 at the Framers Market

There is no age limit to who can submit an entry and no motors. Entries will be weighed at check in and split into three weight classes.

Fans can vote for their favorite racer in four different categories.

1. Best decorated
2. Best use of vegetables
3. Funniest name
4. Your favorite

We will race in heats, winner of heat moves on. Friday, Sep 13 at the Farmers Market!

2:30-3:30 - Check in
3:30- 4:00 - Fan Voting
4:00 - Racing begins!

Download your copy of the information:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LllnusBKcw9vz84M8_ChL4d4Bdw9vUoQ

Zucchini races - Friday, Sep 13 at the Framers Market