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Events Near Franklin AL

Montgomery Curb Market

Thursday, Mar 13, 2025 at 5:30am
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Montgomery, AL
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Chambers County Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet

Chambers County Ducks Unlimited Annual Banquet

Thursday, Mar 13, 2025 at 6:00pm
The Oaks, La Fayette
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Bullock County Longbeards,AL

Bullock County Longbeards,AL

Friday, Mar 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Union Springs, AL
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Montgomery Smooth Jazz Festival

Friday, Mar 14, 2025 at 4:00pm
Riverfront Park
Montgomery, AL
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Western Festival

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 9:00am
Garrett Coliseum
Montgomery, AL
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Chambers County Longbeards,AL

Chambers County Longbeards,AL

Friday, Mar 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Valley, AL
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Colors for Children’s

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 8:00am
Auburn, AL
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Kpop Music Festival

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 2:00pm
Auburn, AL
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Auburn University NWTF

Auburn University NWTF

Thursday, Mar 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Auburn, AL
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Poosa Jeep Fest

Friday, Mar 28, 2025
Wind Creek Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
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Book It For Drake

Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 at 8:30am
Town Creek Park
Auburn, AL
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Live. Laug Run 5K

Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 at 10:30am
Campus Green Space by Jordan-Hare Stadium
Auburn University, AL
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