Greater Farmington Founders Festival

Greater Farmington Founders Festival

Saturday, Jul 20, 2024 at 9:00am

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Schedule:

9:00AM -- LOC Credit Union 5k Color Run

The LOC Credit Union 5k Color Run will take place in beautiful Downtown Farmington. This 5k fun run will give participants the opportunity to run through Shiawassee Park and Downtown Farmington.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

10:00AM -- Corewell Health Presents the Founders Festival Parade

Farmington Founders Festival Parade present by Corewell Health

This year’s parade will take place on Grand River Ave between Powers and Farmington Road with Farmington Through the Decades as this year's theme.

2024 Farmington Founders Festival Parade Application (pdf)

10:00AM-7:00PM: KIDS AREA at State Street and Farmington Road

Kids Zone
NEW this year to the Kids Zone will be MichLUG with an interactive Lego exhibit. Plus, all the traditional fun is coming back including bouncers, stage shows, foam party, gaming trailer and Gellyball!

Witness MichLUG as they build the Farmington Founders Festival 60th anniversary logo on site out of LEGO. Check out the full LEGO city on site with moving and functioning elements. Get in on the action and build your own creation or minifigure. With options to purchase and take home your masterpiece.

Kids will get to dance and play at the Foam Party. The foam is Bio-degradable, Non-Staining, Non-toxic and Hypoallergenic! It’s also safe for babies, pets, the environment including lawns and gardens.

Motor City Gamers & More will be on-site with FREE video games! The Motor City Gamers And More video game truck is equipped with consoles from PlayStation5, XBox One X and Hours: Friday 10am –7pm. Saturday 11am – 7pm.

FAMILY SHOW SCHEDULE

12:00pm - 12:30pm Earth Angels
1:00pm- 1:30pm Amazing Clark Magic Show
2:00pm- 2:30pm Earth Angels
3:00pm- 3:30pm Amazing Clark Magic Show
5:30pm- 6:00pm Amazing Clark Magic Show

10:00AM-7:00PM: Crafters Market

 Creative and talented vendors offer one-of-a-kind items you can’t live without! You’ll find everything from vintage decor, shabby chic designs, up-cycled items, handmade consumables, rustic inspirations and one-of-a-kind furniture.

9:00AM - 5:00 PM: Beer Tent at Grand River & Farmington Road

The Farmington Founders Festival Beer Tent returns to Downtown Farmington at Grand River & Farmington Road. It's going to be a dance party!

Must be 21+ with valid ID to enter after 6pm. NO exceptions.

$5 cover starting at 5pm. Cash only for bar and cover. ATM on-site

NO outside chairs, coolers or alcohol permitted.

Food Court

A variety of food trucks will be onsite located next to the Beer Tent, Thursday - Saturday during festival hours.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE:

1:30pm-3:30pm: Gary Errigo

4:00pm-6:00pm: Just 2 Guitars

6:30pm-8:00pm: Dr. DeLorean

8:30pm-11:00pm: Fifty Amp Fuse

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