RFD Franklin

07/02/2025

🎁We’re celebrating Christmas in July with limited-time holiday party specials! 🎄 Book your December event in July and unwrap exclusive pricing before it melts away. ☃️

💌 Message us today to learn more!

06/28/2025

🎨🎉 RFD Franklin Event Center is OPEN during Ethos Celebration of the Arts! While you’re out enjoying the local talent and creativity, swing by for a peek inside, a cold drink, and a break from the Hoosier summer heat.🍺🍉😎 Open today, Saturday, June 28th from 10am-3pm!

06/27/2025

Ethos excitement is right outside our doors this year! Stop by this Saturday between 10am-4pm and find out what’s in the works at RFD Franklin! We’ll be serving up cold drinks, snacks, AC, and shaded patio seating!🍹🥨🧊⛱️

Saturday is Franklin's premier arts festival! 😎
Join us for Ethos Celebration of the Arts 🎨

Join us on both Main and Madison Streets this Saturday, June 28th form 10am-4pm for Franklin's biggest annual celebration of the arts.

There is so much going on:
❤️ Juried art fair with FREE admission
🧡 Franklin Heritage Inc. Secret Garden Walk
💛 Festival Country Indiana Chalk the Block
💚 Haberdasher Artisan Distillery tastings
💙 Tapp Room - Franklin beer garden
💜 Crossroads Promotions live music

Live Music Schedule:
10am-12pm: Circle City Steel
12pm-2pm: Ivan Moreland
2pm-4pm: Brandilove

Kick off Ethos weekend on Friday night with Canvas Clash, a live art battle being held at the Johnson County Museum of History! More info and tickets here: https://bit.ly/CanvasClash5

Finish off Ethos weekend with the John Strickland Jazz Brunch, a ticketed event happening at Richard's Brick Oven Pizza. More info and tickets here: https://www.facebook.com/events/616099968154185

Thank you to our Ethos and Canvas Clash Sponsors!

Main Event Sponsors: Franklin Jewelers & Hoffman & Newcomb Trial Lawyers

Gold Sponsors: B2S Life Sciences, City of Franklin, Indiana - Government, Festival Country Indiana, Interstate Warehousing Franklin, Indiana, Lollypop Event Rentals and Planning, Franklin Indiana Public Art Advisory Commission, Matt Kwiatkowski - State Farm Insurance Agent

Silver Sponsors: Paul Humbles Agency - American Family Insurance - Franklin, in, Shuck's Financial Services, Inc. & Campbell Shuck Insurance LLC, First Response Plumbing & Excavation Indy, Johnson Memorial Health, Mutual Savings Bank, Patton Plumbing

Bronze Sponsors: Astral at Franklin, Beck Automotive, Crane Credit Union, Denali Title & Escrow Agency, Inc., Franklin Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Franklin Development Corporation - FDC of Indiana, Franklin Heritage Inc., GreenSigns, Horizon Bank, Huddleston & Huddleston Law, Huston Electric Inc., Leugers Insurance Group, Metronet Fiber, MNM Construction, Collin Bopp, Financial Representative at Modern Woodmen of America, NSK Precision America, SCS Construction Services, Inc., Tri Kappa - Franklin - Zeta Chapter, Vaught Family Eye Care

06/21/2025

🎓✨ This weekend, we had the joy of hosting the FCHS Class of 2000 Reunion at RFD Franklin Event Center—and what a night it was! From reconnecting with old friends to raising a glass to the years ahead, the space was filled with laughter, memories, and so much heart. 💙🐻

We’re honored to be part of moments like these, and we’re here to host your next celebration right here in the heart of downtown Franklin. 🎉

Whether it’s a class reunion, shower, birthday, wedding, or company party—we’d love to welcome you to RFD Franklin.

📅 Booking for 2025 and 2026
📍 Historic downtown Franklin
🍸 In-house bar | 🎈 Flexible catering options | 🪑 Setup & teardown included

02/22/2025

🎉💍 We are excited to see everyone tomorrow at the 2025 Daily Journal Bridal Show. Stop by our booth to learn more about RFD Franklin Event Center!

Looking for a venue with some history? RFD Franklin is the perfect venue for you. Talk to them at the Bridal Show on Sunday, Feb 23rd! https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dq8yyA27r/

12/08/2024

✨🎄 Thank you for stopping by our Open House! How wonderful to see good friends, old and new. 😊

We are happy to be part of the hustling, bustling, bright and merry downtown! 🎅🏼🎄

Stay tuned for more info coming soon!

12/06/2024

🎄✨We are excited to see you at the Open House! Stop by tomorrow between 1-5pm for hot cocoa and cookies. We can’t wait! 🍪🤗

12/06/2024

🎄🍪 Join us for hot cocoa and cookies at our Open House this Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1-5pm. We can’t wait to see you! 😊

Visit our website to RSVP or just stop on by for a break from shopping til you drop at the Winter Market! 🛍️

12/04/2024

🎉 Open House Saturday, Dec. 7, 1-5pm! 🎉

🎄Stop by for a sneak preview of our venue during Franklin’s Holiday Lighting and Winter Market festivities. 👀

We’ll have cookies and hot cocoa to enjoy while you check out our space! 🍪

Let us know if you’re coming via the link below, or feel free to stop by when you’re downtown. We can’t wait to show you around! 😊

Get ready for the unveiling of RFD Franklin Event Center, a stunning event space where history meets elegance. Sign up to be the first to know about our grand opening, special events, and exclusive offers!

12/04/2024

✨Step back in time by stepping through our doors.✨

🎉Stop by our Open House this Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1-5pm for a preview of our space during Franklin’s Downtown Holiday Lighting and Winter Market!

We can’t wait to see you! 🤗

11/30/2024

We’re saying farewell to RFD Franklin the restaurant and hello to something new and exciting: RFD Franklin Event Center! 🎉

While we will miss serving you as a restaurant, we’re thrilled to transform this beautiful, historic space into a venue for gatherings, celebrations, and unforgettable moments. 💌

Thank you for your support - we can’t wait to welcome you again! 🎊

Stay tuned for details on our upcoming Open House! 👀🤗

07/01/2023

A refreshing Long Island Ice Tea will start your evening off right at RFD. $8

Closed Tuesday, July 4.
Join us for some great food
Lunch: Wednesday through Saturday. 11-2
Dinner/drinks: Tuesday through Saturday. 5-close.