Favorite restaurant

Lauren - Revery in Greenwood, Up Cellar in Bargersville, and The Lounge at Garment Factory in Franklin (open Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Ken - Iozzo’s on Jefferson in Franklin and Green Ginger in Greenwood

Tiffany - Blue Cactus Tacos & Tequila Bar in Franklin

Shelby - Main & Madison Market Café in Franklin and Revery in Greenwood

Felicia - Blue Cactus Tacos & Tequila Bar in Franklin and K-Town Korean BBQ & Hot Pot in Greenwood

Favorite drink

Lauren - A craft cocktail from Haberdasher Distillery in Franklin, especially the Bee’s Knees or Gin Sidecar.

Ken - Fresh pressed juices at Crow & Clover Café in Greenwood or Fruitful Frog in Franklin

Tiffany - Peach sweet tea from Main & Madison Market Café in Franklin

Shelby - Brown sugar cinnamon chai at Coffeehouse Five (Franklin, Greenwood or Bargersville locations) or peach lavender lemonade at Main & Madison in Franklin

Felicia - Smoothies at 1823 Bakehouse in Franklin or the matcha latte at Café Euclid in Greenwood

Favorite shop

Lauren - Toodleydoo Toys in Franklin

Ken - Farmers markets throughout the county

Tiffany - Brick Street Boutique in Franklin

Shelby - Brick & Mortar in Greenwood or Wild Geese Bookshop in Franklin

Felicia - Woven Co. Candle Studio or GG’s Place Boutique, both in Franklin

Favorite thing to do

Ken - Enjoying an outdoor concert at one of the local amphitheaters, or playing disc golf at Blue Heron Disc Golf Course in Franklin

Shelby - Eating a tenderloin from the Legendary Kitchen food truck while enjoying a festival, or picking a bouquet at Dollie’s Farm in Franklin

Felicia - Finding fresh produce and baked goods at the Bargersville and Franklin farmers markets

Perfect day

Lauren - I would grab breakfast at Cellar's Market in Bargersville or Antilogy in Greenwood. Enjoy shopping in downtown Franklin, maybe take the kids to Independence Park in Greenwood or one of the splash pads. Cocktails and flights at Haberdasher in Franklin of course. Dinner at Up Cellar in Bargersville or Revery in Greenwood. Get together with friends and family for a concert at Mallow Run in Bargersville!

Tiffany - The day would take place in Franklin, starting with pancakes at Ann’s or the Mediterranean bowl at Main & Madison Market Café. The bookshop, of course. Coffeehouse Five to watch them roast coffee and enjoy their chocolate chip cookies. Shop the shops and farmers market if it’s Saturday. Garment Factory lounge or Richard’s Brick Oven Pizza’s garden for meeting friends. Movie at the Artcraft Theatre. Stroll through Franklin with something from Millie’s Ice Cream, Lickity Slick or Hoosier Cupboard.

Insider tips

• You can purchase concessions from the Artcraft Theatre in Franklin even if you don’t buy a movie ticket. Their popcorn is the best. 

• The homemade chips from Ann's Restaurant in Franklin are a must-try.

• You can find live music at a variety of venues nearly every night of the week. Use the Festival Country events page to see what's coming up (and don't forget to check the recurring events section too).

• Vino Villa in Greenwood has a bocce ball court in their outdoor patio and it makes for a fun activity while you dine.

• You can get tenderloins and other delicious items from The Legendary Kitchen food truck on select days throughout the warmer months, not just festival days. Check their Facebook page to see when and where they'll be.

• 10 Pins in Franklin partners with Greek's Pizzeria & Tapp Room, so you can order a pizza and enjoy it while you bowl.