FRANKLIN, Ind. – Festival Country Indiana has awarded more than $40,000 in grant funding and sponsorships this month to dramatically improve the holiday lighting at the courthouse, fund concert series in Franklin and Bargersville, and support the First Fridays initiative in downtown Franklin. Festival Country’s Board of Directors approved the grants and sponsorships at their November 12 meeting.

Discover Downtown Franklin received a one-time grant of $9,885 to replace several strands of damaged holiday lights atop the courthouse and to increase the total number of strands from eight to 20. This change is designed to enhance the “wow” factor during the Holiday Lighting event on December 6. When the lights are turned on, they will remain illuminated throughout the entire Christmas season.

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