Franklin Day Festival - Annual Community Celebration with Live Entertainment and Classic Car Show

✨ Event Description The Franklin Day Festival is a community celebration happening on September 26, 2026, at the Franklin Township Municipal Complex in Somerset, NJ. It runs from noon to 5 PM and offers a mix of live entertainment, a classic car show, and plenty of activities for families. Groove City Band and Funktion11 will be performing, adding some musical vibes to the afternoon.

🔍 What to Expect

• 🎶 Live music: Groove City Band and Funktion11 will be playing during the festival.
• 🚗 Classic car show: Check out a display of vintage and classic cars at the event.
• 🎨 Art exhibits: Browse through more than 100 exhibitor tables featuring local art.
• 🍔 Food trucks: About eighteen food trucks serve everything from cupcakes and pizza to tacos and BBQ.
• 🧒 Kids’ activities: There’s a petting zoo, pony rides, paddleboats, a putting course, inflatable jump houses, and games.
• 🛍️ Farmers market: Pick up fresh local produce and goods.
• 🪂 NJ Army National Guard features: Try the climbing wall and maybe see a Black Hawk helicopter landing, weather and presidential visits permitting.
• 🎟️ Free admission: No cost to attend this family-friendly festival in Somerset, NJ.

ℹ️ Good to Know The Black Hawk helicopter landing depends on Presidential visits, so it might not happen every year. The festival is family-friendly, but details about pet friendliness and ADA accessibility weren’t specified.