Middle Davids Candles

06/05/2026

We’re enjoying the Art Walk! Our artist Cynthia Krall met two longtime friends who purchased matching pairs of earrings to mark their reunion—how fun!

06/05/2026

Meet the Artist & Maker, Cindy Krall of Passageway Designs at Middle Davids Candles for the Discover Downtown Franklin 1st Fridays Downtown Franklin Art Walk tonight, Friday, June 5th from 5 - 8 pm.

Cindy will be demonstrating her beautiful work in creating gorgeous, handmade jewelry inspired by nature, beauty & faith.

Also be sure to explore throughout the shop to see the works of over 70 artists & artisans, including cards & stationary by Kira Brant Illustrations , stained glass sill sitters by Beth Manzione, Emily Lex Studio watercolor notebooks, PK Fused Glass suncatcher cards & pocket hugs, to name a few!

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Sharing the love of the arts!!!

🎨 June is all about the ARTS in Franklin! 🎨

If you love art, music, creativity, and community, you won't want to miss what's happening in Downtown Franklin this June! From gallery walks and live art competitions to south-central Indiana's premier arts festival and a special jazz fundraiser, there's something for everyone!

🖼️ First Fridays Downtown Art Walk
📅 Friday, June 5 | 5PM–8PM
Downtown Franklin becomes a walkable art gallery as 15 local artists display their work inside participating businesses. Browse, shop, meet the artists, and enjoy extended shopping hours until 8PM.

🎨 Art Celebration Day at the Franklin Farmers Market
📅 Saturday, June 13 | 8AM–12PM
Join us at Indiana's Ultimate Farmers Market for a special morning celebrating the arts! Enjoy local artists, creative activities, and more alongside your favorite market vendors.

⚔️ Canvas Clash
📅 Friday, June 26 | 7PM
A live, multi-round art battle where talented artists compete before your eyes! Enjoy live music, family-friendly fun, and an unforgettable evening at the Franklin Elks Lodge. Tickets available now! Scan the attached QR code.

🌟 ETHOS Celebration of the Arts
📅 Saturday, June 27 | 10AM–4PM
Franklin's premier arts festival returns with a juried art show, Chalk the Block chalk art competition, live music, food, and FREE admission. Experience one of Central Indiana's most beloved arts events right in historic downtown.

🎷 John Strickland Jazz Brunch
📅 Sunday, June 28
Cap off the month with an afternoon of live jazz, brunch, and original artwork celebrating the legacy of Franklin artist and musician John Strickland. Proceeds benefit scholarships for the next generation of creatives.

✨ Five events. One incredible month. Come discover why Downtown Franklin is becoming one of Indiana's most vibrant arts destinations.

🎨🎭🎷🖌️

06/04/2026

IT'S BACK!!! Lavender Lemongrass is restocked!
We just received a new shipment of hand-crafted soaps 🧼 from The Soap Guy!!

In addition to the popular lavender lemongrass, we also have some other popular favorites including Black Forest, Cool Fresh Aloe, Oatmeal Milk and Honey, Lemon Verbena, Cherry Almond, Black Raspberry Vanilla, Cool Water, Lavender, Vanilla Oatmeal, Eucalyptus Aloe, Hydrangea Rose Goat Milk, Peach Tea Scrub... And new just in time for Father's Day Bay Rum!

06/03/2026

We're excited to have one of our favorite artisans, Cindy Krall, from Passageway Designs as our featured artist demonstrating her beautiful work for this week's Discover Downtown Franklin First Friday Downtown Art Walk. Visit with Cindy in person from 5 - 8 pm at Middle Davids Candles at 100 S Jackson Street, Franklin, IN.

06/02/2026

Be sure to see one of our featured artists, Cindy Krall of Passageway Designs at Middle Davids Candles on First Fridays Downtown Franklin Art Walk.

🎨NEXT FRIDAY, June 5th! First Fridays presents our annual Downtown Art Walk!

🎶Bring a friend, visit each of these shops to see all 15 local artists with their amazing work, and enjoy FREE live music from 5- 8 p.m.

❤Thank you to Festival Country Indiana for making this program possible!

💜Participating /locations businesses include:
💚Alyssa Overton at At Home With Heartland
💛Cynthia Krall at Middle Davids Candles
💙Greg Potter at Franklin Jewelers
❤Green Light Art Studios at Millie's Ice Cream Co.
💜Emily Winkel at Generation Art and Frame
💚Patrick Tisdale at JCPL Services Center
💛Grab a Franklin Arts District map at the Visitor Center from Festival Country Indiana
💙Mckenzie Bray at Wild Geese Bookshop
❤Tanya Hoover at Brick Street Boutique
💜Danny Bowers at Haberdasher Artisan Distillery
💚Kinsley Gruss at Moxy Salon & Boutique
💛Serena Cornelius at Fruitful Frog: Market & Organic Juicery
💙Tim Hughey at The Grove Collective
❤Kristopher Grepke at Thanks for The Thyme
💜Sherri Caudell at Farm Girl Mercantile

✨Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming Ethos Celebration of the Arts event on Saturday, June 27th!

05/29/2026

We're excited about Opening Day of the Discover Downtown Franklin Franklin, Indiana Farmer's Market tomorrow! Middle Davids Candles will be Open on Saturdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. for all Franklin, Indiana Farmer's Market Saturdays!

Be sure to stop by at 100 S Jackson St, Franklin to see our variety of gifts from over 70 artisans and of course our hand poured, 100% botanical soy wax candles which we've been making in Franklin since 2009!

The Franklin Farmers Market Opening Day opens this Saturday! Lots of amazing NEW VENDORS this year including....

💚 Wagyu Beef
💚 Cruffins (Croissant + Muffin)
💚 Toffee
💚 Beignets
💚 Cajun Food
💚 Free Range Chicken
💚 Mushrooms
💚 Maple Syrups
💚 Seafood
💚 Muesli
💚 Worm Casings
💚 Flavored Olive Oils

All of this in addition to dozens and dozens (88 booth spaces worth!) of your favorite returning vendors, starting this Saturday, May 30th from 8am-12noon. Come early and stay late - we will also be hosting Strawberries on the Square from 10am-8pm (or until sold out) with free live music and fun family activities. 🍓😍

Everything takes place at the Drive Hubler . com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park (just 2 blocks west of the Johnson County Courthouse).

Thank you to our Main Event Sponsor: Johnson Memorial Health

Other sponsors include: B2S Life Sciences, Franklin Symphonic Council, Campbell Shuck Insurance, Lollypop Event Rentals, Johnson County Community Foundation, Huston Electric, Interstate Warehousing, Denali Title, Dairy Queen, Franklin Heritage, Inc., City of Franklin, Huddleston & Huddleston Law, Leugers Insurance Group, Festival Country Indiana, Modern Woodmen Collin Bopp, Franklin Tri Kappa, Franklin Jewelers, Mutual Savings Bank, Beck Automotive, Crane Credit Union, MNM Construction, Vaught Family Eye Care, Franklin Chamber of Commerce, and Horizon Bank.

05/29/2026

Our perfect candle for this weekend:
STRAWBERRY 🍓 SHORTCAKE 🍰!

Mounds of sweet, delicious strawberries piled high on vanilla pound cake. This fragrance is so true to life that you'll be transported right back to summer!

05/27/2026

Reminder: Strawberries 🍓 on the Square AND Franklin Farmers Market are this Saturday, May 30th! Be sure to stop in at Middle Davids Candles on your way to or from the events! We're open on Farmers Market Saturdays from 9 am - 5 pm!

🍓👨‍🌾🍓 THIS SATURDAY! 🍓👩‍🌾🍓
STRAWBERRIES & FARMERS MARKET
Downtown Franklin will be hoppin'!

We have been hard at work combining two of our most beloved events, Strawberries on the Square & the Franklin Farmers Market. We would like to send a huge THANK YOU to our volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and staff for their understanding and all of the hard work related to the postponement of Strawberries on the Square.😍

📅 DATE: Saturday, May 30
📍 Drivehubler.com Amphitheater at Youngs Creek Park
⏰Farmers Market 8am-12noon, Strawberries 10am-8pm
🍰 Fresh strawberry shortcake ($6 cash/$6.25 card)
😍 FREE admission
🎶 FREE live music all day (schedule below)
🎈 FREE balloon art 10am-4pm
✨ FREE glitter tattoos 10am-4pm
🚚 Food trucks/vendors listed on map

Strawberry shortcake served 10am–8pm (or until sold out!)
$6 cash / $6.25 card. Bring the family, grab some shortcake, shop downtown, enjoy live entertainment, and celebrate the start of summer with us in Downtown Franklin! ❤️

🎼 FREE Live music schedule:
🎵 8am-10am: Emma Richards at the Farmers Market
🎵 8am-10am: Delaney Wilson at the Farmers Market
🎵 12noon-2pm: Circle City Steel at the Amp
🎵 2pm-4pm: Rose O'Neal at the Amp
🎵 4pm-6pm: Electric Martinis and Acoustic at the Amp
🎵 6pm-8pm: The Happy Enchiladas at the Amp

Thank you to our Main Event Sponsors: MNM Construction & Johnson Memorial Health

Additional sponsors include: B2S Life Sciences, Shuck's Financial Services, Inc. & Campbell Shuck Insurance LLC, Club Espirit Vacation Club, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, D.R. Horton Indianapolis, Fletcher Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Interstate Warehousing Franklin, JCFiber, Lollypop Event Rentals and Planning, Otterbein Franklin SeniorLife Community, Universal Windows Direct, Mutual Savings Bank, Beck Automotive, Crane Credit Union, Denali Title, Franklin Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Franklin Heritage, Inc., Franklin Jewelers, Horizon Bank, Huddleston & Huddleston Law, Huston Electric Inc., Johnson Memorial Health, Leugers Insurance Group, Franklin Meijer, Tri Kappa - Franklin - Zeta Chapter, Vaught Family Eye Care, Franklin Symphonic Council, & the Johnson County Community Foundation