Franklin Blues and Barbecue Festival

The Franklin Blues and Barbecue Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18, in Bandstand Park in Franklin.

Hours are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Performers lined up for Saturday, June 17, include Rodger Montgomery, the Franklin High School Jazz Band, Eugene and the Nightcrawlers featuring John Burgh, The Zydeco Kings, The Max Schang Band with Charlie Barath and The Nighthawks.

Sunday’s lineup includes Nelson Porter, Rhythm Rebels, Mitch Littler, Jimmy Adler Blues Band and Miss Freddye’s Blues Band.

Various food vendors will be set up in the park.

Proceeds will benefit Venango County school music departments.