🎸 Get Ready to Flash Back! The Ultimate 80s Weekend Returns to Franklin, NC 💄

Break out your leg warmers, tease up that hair, and dust off your mixtapes—80s Flashback Weekend is back and bigger than ever! As Western North Carolina’s most immersive and electrifying fundraiser, this multi-day retro celebration transforms downtown Franklin into a totally tubular time warp—all in support of the Greenville Shriners Hospital for Children.

Experience the best of the decade that brought us neon fashion, power ballads, and unforgettable pop culture with concerts, a beauty pageant, a themed 5K, and the iconic 80s parade. Whether you’re a diehard Bon Jovi fan, a runner in rad retro gear, or just love a good throwback party, there’s something for everyone at this righteous weekend of fun.

📅 Flashback Weekend Lineup:
🎤 Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 7:30 PM
👑 Miss 1980 Something Pageant
Location: Currahee Brewing Co., 100 Lakeside Dr.

🎶 Friday, August 1, 2025 | 7:30 PM
🎸 An Evening With Bon Jovi
Featuring: Bad Medicine – Bon Jovi Tribute Band
Opening Band: Carbon Harry
Location: Main Street, Downtown Franklin

🏃‍♀️ Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 9:00 AM
👟 80s Flashback 5K
Location: Tassee Park (Little Tennessee River Greenway), 877 Ulco Dr.
💻 Online Registration opens February 3, 2025 at RunSignUp.com or register day-of starting at 8:00 AM

🎉 Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 5:30 PM
🎈 80s Flashback Parade
Main Street, Downtown Franklin

🎧 Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
🎶 Live Music & Dance Party
6:30 PM: Corey Stuart – New Wave & Pop Hits of the 80s
8:00–11:00 PM: The Totally Awesome 80z Party featuring 80z Nation
Location: Main Street, Downtown Franklin

🎟️ Extras
Shop the silent auction, grab raffle tickets, and try your luck with a 50/50 cash drawing—all while supporting a great cause.

This event is hosted by 80s Flashback Weekend, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 93-4811914). Every laugh, dance move, and dollar helps make a difference.

🕺💃 So… who’s ready to get totally gnarly for a great cause?