Historic Downtown Franklin celebrates St. Patrick’s Day early on Saturday, March 13th with the Franklin Main Street Brew Fest (formerly Féile Franklin). Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 the day of the event, and include tastings of more than 40 beers and a sampling of Irish whiskey in the Main Street shops from 6 to 9 p.m. Main Street is closed to vehicle traffic but free and open to pedestrian traffic with most shops and restaurants open throughout the event.

Attendees are encouraged to find safe ways to celebrate. The Franklin Transit Authority provides transportation to and from any address inside the city limits of Franklin for $6 round trip per person. Reservations for a ride may be made by calling 615-628-0260 or by emailing sconnor@tmagroup.org up to 24 hours prior to the event’s start time. Better yet - organize a group from your neighborhood and take the trolley together.

For more information, contact the Downtown Franklin Association at 615-591-8500 or www.historicfranklin.com.