The Greater Farmington Founders Festival 2016
From classic rock ‘n ‘roll to fine cuisine, the Greater Farmington Founders Festival is the can’t-miss event! This year the founder festival runs from Thursday, July 14 thru Sunday, July 17 2016 in downtown Farmington.
A favorite in Southeast Michigan, the Farmington Founders Festival began as a tribute to the city’s unique Quaker heritage that thousands of people now know as a four-day weekend celebration.
Below is the schedule for events
Thursday July 14 – The Greater Farmington Founders Festival
Red, White & Brew Beer Tent
5:00pm – 11:00pm – $5.00 Cover Live Music: 7:00pm – 11:00pm | Soniq Cell * Must be 21 years or older for this venue
Elks Pig Roast & Old Fashioned Corn Roast 5:00pm – 11:00pm
BINGO sponsored by Farmington HS Music Patrons
6:00pm – 10:00pm Bingo Tent behind Farmington Insurance Farmington Friends of the Library Used Book Sale 6:00pm – 8:00pm Presale for Farmington Friends members only Sign up available at the door Farmington Community Library, Downtown Farmington 23500 Liberty Street, Farmington 248-553-0300
Farmington Family YMCA presents
Kid’s Day in the Park
10:00am – 3:00pm
Shiawassee Park
Activities Include: Carnival games, Tug O’ War, Crazy hair and face painting, Fire & Police visit,Tiny Tot Zone, Crafts and more!
Swing Farmington
8:00pm – 11:00pm
$5 Cover Charge
Live music by Nobody’s Business
Riley Park Pavilion
Porch Party! THURSDAY NIGHT FEVER
7:00pm–9:00pm
Enjoy throwback eats and treats and have your picture taken at one of our stand-in disco figures. Come dressed in your ’70s best for a costume contest and show off your best dance moves to the music of the Bee gees, Pink Floyd and more with DJ Captain Morgan.
Entrance is $5.00 per person, payable at the door. Children under eight are free.
Friday July 15 – The Greater Farmington Founders Festival
Meijer Kids Stage, Riley Park
10:00am – 11:00am | Character FUN – My Girly Party
Noon – 1:00pm | Character FUN – My Girly Party
2:00pm – 3:00pm | Karen Czarnck – Story Rhythms
4:00pm – 5:00pm | Dynamike, Magician
7:00pm – 10:00pm | Teen Dance Karaoke by Abbacat Entertainment
Red White & Brew Beer Tent Entertainment
Meet Spike from Channel 95.5 Mojo in the Morning 7:00pm – 9:00pm
1:00pm – 3:00pm | Sam Van Wagoner
3:30pm – 5:30pm | Twisted Root Revival
7:00pm – 11:00pm | Killer Flamingos
* Must be 21 years or older for this venue / $5.00 cover
Farmington Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
10:00am – 5:45pm
Farmington Community Library, Downtown Farmington Branch
23500 Liberty Street, Farmington (248) 553-0300
Monster Truck Rides
10:00pm – 6:00pm
Shiawassee Park
$8.00 per person or $15.00 for 2 rides
Hot Air Balloon
7:00pm – 9:00pm / Shiawassee Park
$10 per person
Movie Under the Stars
Sponsored by Lake Michigan Credit Union & Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
The Muppets | Film rolls at Dusk | Shiawassee Park – FREE ADMISSION!
Crafters Marketplace, Farmington Road
10:00am – 10:00pm
Festival Food Court, Downtown Farmington Center Lot
10:00am – 10:00pm
Elk’s Pig Roast & Challenge Butter Old Fashioned Corn Roast – Downtown Farmington Center Lot
10:00am – 11:00pm
Dr. Paws Therapy Dogs 10:00am
Does your dog have what it take to be a therapy dog?
Come out and visit the Dr Paws Therapy Dogs dogs in Memorial Park and see if your dog has what it takes to visit hospitals, nursing homes, Read to Rover programs at the libraries, and much, much more. It’s a great way to volunteer and give back with your dog and your family.
You can bring your dog if it is one year of age and older to be evaluated by this nonprofit organization. We are looking for dogs with basic obedience training. If you prefer to just come out for the information you can attend and pick up a testing packet
Governor Warner Mansion
Kids’ Day at the Mansion 1:00pm -5:00pm
A mini farm festival complete with a petting zoo, pony rides, face paintings, and balloon animals. Police cars and fire trucks will be onsite for children to climb in and explore. $7 per child
Farmington History Booth, Farmington City Hall Lawn
Learn about our communities 10:00am -10:00pm
BINGO sponsored by Farmington HS Music Patrons
Bingo Tent behind Farmington Insurance
6:00pm – 11:00pm
(free kids Bingo 4:00pm – 6:00pm)
Saturday July 16 – The Greater Farmington Founders Festival
Farmington Farmers Market
9:00am – 2:00pm
The special Founders market will feature farm fresh Michigan produce, herbs, cut flowers, artisan specialty foods and more. Huron River Club; 22575 Farmington Rd, S. of Freedom Rd.
4 Mile Run
9:00am …ready, set, GO! – Shiawassee Park
The Parade
Come early for our mascot race @ Grand River & Farmington
9:40am Start
10:00am Downtown Farmington
Farmington Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
10:00am – 5:45pm
Farmington Community Library, Downtown Farmington Branch
23500 Liberty Street, Farmington (248) 553-0300
Meijer Kids Zone, Riley Park
Noon – 1:00pm | Earth Angels
1:00pm – 2:00pm | Challenge Butter Corn on the Cob Eating Contest
2:00pm – 3:00pm | Carissa Knoles
4:00pm – 5:00pm | School of Rock Farmington
Red White & Brew Beer Tent Entertainment
* Must be 21 years or older for this venue | $5.00 Cover Charge
1:00pm – 3:00pm | Jibs Brown
3:30pm – 5:30pm | Laith Al-Saadi from NBC’s The Voice!
7:00pm – 11:00pm | Square Pegz
Challenge Butter Corn on the Cob Eating Contest
1:00pm – 2:00pm Meijer Kids Zone Stage Kids & Adult Divisions.
Winners Receive $100 Meijer gift card
Dr. Paws Therapy Dogs 10:00am
Does your dog have what it take to be a therapy dog?
Come out and visit the Dr Paws Therapy Dogs dogs in Memorial Park and see if your dog has what it takes to visit hospitals, nursing homes, Read to Rover programs at the libraries, and much, much more. It’s a great way to volunteer and give back with your dog and your family.
You can bring your dog if it is one year of age and older to be evaluated by this nonprofit organization. We are looking for dogs with basic obedience training. If you prefer to just come out for the information you can attend and pick up a testing packet
Monster Truck Rides, Shiawassee Park
10:00am – 6:00pm
$8.00 per person or $15.00 for 2 rides
Crafters Marketplace, Farmington Road
10:00am – 10:00pm
Festival Food Court, Downtown Farmington Center Lot
10:00am – 10:00pm
Elk’s Pig Roast & Challenge Butter Old Fashioned Corn Roast Downtown Farmington Center Lot
10:00am – 11:00pm
Governor Warner Mansion Activities
Watch for the Warnerettes Parasol Drill Team in the Founders Festival parade on Saturday morning, with their twirling black umbrellas and snappy routines.
Flea Market 10:00am-5:00pm
After the parade, stop by the Mansion to browse a wide selection of previously-loved antiques and collectibles and pick up a Farmington souvenir at the Warner General Store.
Two live concerts in the gazebo:
Peace Jubilee Civil War Band at 1:30pm
Farmington Community Band ensemble at 3:30pm.
The air-conditioned Mansion will be open for guided tours both Friday and Saturday: $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 7-12. Costumed docents will be waiting to show you the life and times of Fred Warner and what it was like to live 100 years ago in what was then Farmington’s finest residence.
Farmington History Booth, Farmington City Hall Lawn
Learn about our communities 10:00am -10:00pm
Magical History Tours, Leave from Farmington City Hall
Tours are 45 minutes at leave at 3:00pm, 4:00pm & 5:00pm. Take an air conditioned comprehensive tour of the Farmington community. Tours are free but please pick up a ticket at the Farmington History Booth. Thanks to Community Living Centers for donating the Magical History van.
BINGO sponsored by Farmington HS Music Patrons
Bingo Tent behind Farmington Insurance
6:00pm – 11:00pm
Fireworks! Dusk @ Shiawassee Park
School of Rock Farmington Battle of the Bands
6:00pm – 10:00pm on the Meijer Kids Zone Stage
Sunday July 17 – The Greater Farmington Founders Festival
Crafters Marketplace, Farmington Road
Noon – 5:00pm
Meijer Kids Stage
Noon – 1:00pm | Karen Czarnik – Story Rhythms
2:00pm – 3:00pm | Dynamike, Magician
Dream Raffle Drawing
Red White & Brew Beer Tent Stage
3:00pm – 3:30pm
*Winner need not be present to win
Farmington Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
1:00pm – 4:45pm |Take advantage of an all-day bag sale! Farmington Community Library, Downtown Farmington Branch
23500 Liberty Street, Farmington (248) 553-0300
Farmington History Booth, Farmington City Hall Lawn
Noon – 5:00pm
Pancake Brunch
Presented by the Harrison High School Football Boosters
Red, White & Brew Tent
10:00am – Noon
Festival Food Court, Downtown Farmington Center Lot
Noon – 5:00pm
Elk’s Pig Roast & Challenge Butter Old Fashioned Corn Roast – Downtown Farmington Center Lot
Noon – 5:00pm
