Event Description
2nd ANNUAL SWEET CAROLINA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Franklin, N.C. May 2, 2026
Featuring country music star John Morgan. Other performers include Jennifer Hart, Justin Corley, Jason Passmore, Kody Paul, Madison Owenby, & Next Paige! Tickets are general admission, including a VIP option. Chairs are not provided and are not allowed in the VIP section. VIP ticket holders can enter and exit the VIP area at any time, utilizing the general admission area to set up their chairs. Tents or umbrellas are not allowed. Food trucks will be on-site with a variety of options for purchase. Gates open @ 1 pm, first artist takes stage at 2pm. Arrive early to purchase your event tee shirt and shop local vendors.
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
1 PM - 9 PM
FEATURING JOHN MORGAN @ 7 PM
This event is rain or shine.
🚗 Parking Information
VIP and General Admission parking are the same. All parking is FREE and available on a first‑come, first‑served basis at the following locations:
- Macon County Community Building
1288 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC
This community facility sits just off US‑441 and offers ample public parking. - Macon County Fair Grounds
1436 Georgia Rd, Franklin, NC
A large fairground venue with open parking areas. - Rec Park Pool Entrance (via Allman Drive)
365 Allman Dr, Franklin, NC
🧊 Coolers & Food Options
COOLERS ARE ALLOWED.
Guests are welcome to bring their own drinks and snacks in personal coolers.
Food trucks will also be on site throughout the event.
You can see which vendors plan to attend by visiting the Vendors Page on our website.
No Chairs in VIP & No Tents Allowed
VIP Section:
The VIP area is standing‑room only. No chairs are allowed in this section.
VIP ticket holders are welcome to place chairs in the General Admission area and may enter and exit the VIP section as often as they like throughout the event.
Tents:
No personal tents or pop‑up tents are permitted anywhere on the festival grounds.
If it rains, event‑provided tents will be available near the vendor area for temporary shelter.
Tickets
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