Farmington Founders Festival

08/28/2024

07/21/2024

FiftyAmpFuse

07/20/2024

Farmington Founders Festival Beer Tent Music Line Up brought to you by Motor City Euro

Gary Errigo
Just 2 Guitars
Dr. DeLorean and the Space Invaders
FiftyAmpFuse

All ages until 5pm. $5 cash cover starts at 5pm. Must have a valid ID.

Viist www.FoundersFestival.com for more details.

07/20/2024

Corewell Health presents the Farmington Founders Festival parade.

Sat, July 20 at 10 am on Grand River.

07/20/2024

Farmington Founders Festival

07/20/2024

Sunset Blvd Band at Farmington Founders Festival !

07/19/2024

Crafters Market is taking place on Farmington Road and in Fresh Thyme parking lot.

Friday & Saturday 10am - 7pm

07/19/2024

Farmington Founders Festival Beer Tent Music Line Up brought to you by Motor City Euro Repair. Check out the food court too!!

Friday
Mark Reitenga
Dave Fio
The Hideaways
Sunset Blvd Band

Saturday
Gary Errigo
Just 2 Guitars
Dr. DeLorean and the Space Invaders
FiftyAmpFuse

All ages until 5pm. $5 cash cover starts at 5pm. Must have a valid ID.

Viist www.FoundersFestival.com for more details.

07/19/2024

Farmington Founders Festival Touch A Truck, Friday from 1-3pm. In the parking lot next to CVS off Farmington Road.

07/19/2024

Farmington Founders Festival is hosting Farmington Fido Fest on July 19 & 20! 🐕🐾

07/18/2024

Farmington Founders Festival kicks off with Power Play Detroit at the beer tent. The food court will also be open!

Hours 5pm - 10pm

$5 cash cover for beer tent. Must have a valid ID.

Vendors and kids area opens on Friday.

Viist www.FoundersFestival.com for more details.

07/17/2024

Farmington Founders Festival this weekend!

Farmington Founders Festival Beer Tent Music Line Up brought to you by Motor City Euro Repair

Thursday
Power Play Detroit

Friday
Mark Reitenga
Dave Fio
The Hideaways
Sunset Blvd Band

Saturday
Gary Errigo
Just 2 Guitars
Dr. DeLorean and the Space Invaders
FiftyAmpFuse

All ages until 5pm. $5 cash cover starts at 5pm. Must have a valid ID.

Viist www.FoundersFestival.com for more details.

07/13/2024

The annual Farmington Founders Festival presented by Meijer returns this year for the 60th celebration of summer and takes place Downtown Farmington. It’s also a special year for the City of Farmington as they are celebrating their 200th bicentennial.

There will be a soft open for the beer tent and food court starting at 5pm on Thursday, July 18. The main festivities will kick off on Friday at 10am with traditional events including the Crafters Market, Beer Tent with live music, Farmington Fido Fest, Touch A Truck, Lego Exhibit foam party, mobile gaming trailer, and axe throwing!

The Crafters Market will sprawl throughout the parking lot at Grand River and Farmington and on Farmington Road with over 100 crafters and vendors. Visitors can expect to see a variety of handmade crafts, jewelry, local artists, soaps, candles, garden art, ceramics, pottery and more.

Attractions Abound
Here’s a brief look at what festivalgoers can expect.

• Beer Tent & Stage Sponsor presented by Motor City Euro Repair
Beer Tent is a fan favorite and will be held in Downtown Farmington at Grand River & Farmington Road. It's going to be a dance party with live bands all day and into the night! $5 cover starts at 5pm and you must be 21+ with valid ID to enter. All ages from 12 noon – 5pm

Cash only for cover. ATM on site.

Hours:
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday & Saturday 12pm – 11pm

THURSDAY 5pm - 10pm
7pm – 10pm Power Play Detroit

FRIDAY 12noon – 11pm
1:00pm -3:00pm Mark Reitenga
3:30-5:00pm Dave Fio
5:30pm-8:00pm The Hideaways
8:30pm – 11:00pm Sunset Blvd

SATURDAY 12noon – 11pm
1:30pm – 3:30 pm Gary Errigo
4:00pm – 6:00pm Just 2 Guitars
6:30pm – 8:00pm Dr. DeLorean and the Space Invaders
8:30pm – 11:00pm Fifty Amp Fuse

• Food Court
A variety of food trucks will offer up everything from barbeque to gourmet pretzels to elephant ears. Trucks on site include, Jackson Five Star, Guys Pizza, The Indian Express LLC, Olive Thyme Catering, Keaik’s, Maad House Tea, Sweet n Sticky BBQ, Impasto, Hog Heaven, All City Dogs, Almonds r Nuts, A Different Twist Pretzel Bakery and more.

Thursday - Saturday during festival hours.

• Crafters Market brought to you by Bright Side Dental & Orthodontics Farmington

Creative and talented crafters will display unique handcrafted creations. Here, visitors will find that perfect one-of-a-kind art, handcrafted jewelry, handmade consumables or something whimsical for your garden.

Hours: Friday and Saturday 10am - 7pm

• Touch -A- Truck
Kids can explore big trucks, street sweepers and emergency vehicles located in the lot adjacent to CVS off Farmington Road.

Hours: Friday 1pm-3pm

• Kids Zone brought to you by CVS Farmington
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.

**Some activities require a fee

Family Stage presented by Michigan Community Insurance Agency

FAMILY SHOW SCHEDULE

Friday, July 19
11:00am-11:30am Amazing Clark Magic Show
1:00pm - 3:00pm Touch-A- Truck
2:30pm - 3:00pm Amazing Clark Magic Show
3:00pm – 5:30pm Farmington School of Rock
5:30pm-6:00pm Amazing Clark Magic Show

Saturday, July 20
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

• LOC Credit Union 5k Color Run
This 5k fun run will give participants the opportunity to run or walk through Shiawassee Park and Downtown Farmington along the parade route. Medals presented to age-group winners. Four color stations throughout the race route add a special experience. The race will be chip-timed by the Michigan Running Foundation.

Registration: www.FoundersFestival.com
Race begins: Saturday 9:00 am

• Corewell Health presents the Farmington Founders Festival Parade
This year’s parade theme is Farmington Through the Decades and will take place on Grand River Ave between Powers and Farmington Road. The Grand Marshal is Silver Dairy a Farmington Icon and a home to Moo Linda, it’s a favorite stop and cherished neighborhood ice cream stop that continually gives back to the community.

Hours: Saturday 10:00 am

• Farmington Fido Fest brought to you by Volvo Farmington & LaFontaine Subaru Commerce Township
Farmington Fido Festival is returning to Riley Park! Come enjoy a dog friendly festival that will provide hours of entertainment for families and dogs!

One of the festivals most popular attractions, is returning to Downtown Farmington at Riley Park! Farmington Fido Fest presented by LaFontaine of Commerce will include popular attractions from the Ultimate Air Dogs and Disc Dogs of Michigan Frisbee Show. Dogs and their owners can check out the newest doggy products or participate in one of the many contests throughout the weekend.

Dogs are also welcomed in the Beer Tent on Friday & Saturday from 12 noon & 6pm to listen to live music and lounge in one of the cooling pools.

All well-behaved dogs are welcome, but must be on a 6’ leash. Please, no retractable leashes. If any dog shows signs of aggression, they will be asked to leave. Please remember to pick up after your pet(s).

ULTIMATE AIR DOGS SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY
Splash 1 - 11:00 am
Splash 2 - 1:00 pm
Splash 3 - 3:00 pm
Splash 4 - 5:00 pm

SATURDAY
Splash 4 - 11:00 am
Splash 5 - 1:00 pm
Splash 6 - 3:00 pm
FINALS - 5:00 pm
*All times for all events are subject to change.

Contests & Show Times:

Friday
11:00 am Smooch Your Pooch
11:30 am Furminator (Biggest Hairball Competition)
12:00 pm K9 Star Productions Variety Show
1:00 pm Best Trick
2:00 pm K9 Star Productions Variety Show
3:00 pm Wiener Dog Race
3:30 pm Pug Run
5:00 pm Costume Contest
6:00 pm K9 Star Productions Variety Show
6:30 pm Puppy Dash (6 months & Under)

Saturday
11:00 am Best Trick Contests
11:30 am Smooch Your Pooch
12:00 pm K9 Star Productions Variety Show
1:00 pm Costume Contest
2:00 pm K9 Star Productions Variety Show
3:00 pm Chihuahua Race
3:15 pm Puppy Dash (6 months & Under)
6:00 pm K9 Star Productions Variety Show
6:30 pm Corgi Race

Sign up for contests at the DJ booth under the pavilion at Riley Park at least 30 minutes prior to each event.

Fido Fest Hours: Friday & Saturday 10am - 7pm

• Farmington Farmers Market
The Farmington Farmers Market will be at Farmington High School during Farmington Founders Festival on Saturday, July 20. They will feature fresh picked Michigan Street Corn, Field tomatoes, peaches and blueberries.

Festival Hours:
Thursday 5pm – 10pm – Beer Tent & Food Court only
Friday / Saturday 10am – 11pm

Farmington Founders Festival is produced by 360 Event Productions. The festival could not be made possible without the support from our sponsors including the Meijer, Motor City Euro Repair, LOC Credit Union, LaFontaine Subaru, Hornitos, West Side Distributing, Hornitos, Corewell Health, Bright Side Dental & Orthodontics Farmington, Michigan Community Insurance Agency, Waste Management, General RV, WNIC and WLLZ

07/10/2024

Michigan Community Insurance Agency presents the Family Stage at Farmington Founders Festival

07/09/2024

Farmington Founders Festival is hosting Farmington Fido Fest on July 19 & 20! To pre-register your dog for the Ultimate Air Dogs visit http://www.ultimateairdogs.com/event-info/2024/FidoFest.php

07/08/2024

Farmington Founders Festival is hosting Farmington Fido Fest on July 19 & 20! Check out the schedule below 🐕🐾

07/08/2024

Farmington Founders Festival Beer Tent Music Line Up brought to you by Motor City Euro Repair

Thursday
Power Play Detroit

Friday
Mark Reitenga
Dave Fio
The Hideaways
Sunset Blvd Band

Saturday
Gary Errigo
Just 2 Guitars
Dr. DeLorean and the Space Invaders
FiftyAmpFuse

All ages until 6pm. $5 cash cover starts at 5pm. Must have a valid ID.

Viist www.FoundersFestival.com for more details.

02/26/2024

The LOC Credit Union 5K Color Run 2024 will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024 during the Farmington Founders Festival. This 5k chip-timed fun run will give participants the opportunity to run through scenic Shiawassee Park and beautiful Downtown Farmington.

This race has something for everyone. If you are a competitive runner this will be an accurate 5k. There will be age group medals for awards along with medals for the Overall Male and Female winner and Overall Male and Female Masters.

Positioned within the race route will be four color stations. If you wish to forego the color there will be enough room to breeze straight past them. The entry fee includes a t-shirt if signed up by June 24, 2023. For those signing up after June 24, 2024 we cannot guarantee runner shirts, at that point they will be on a first come basis until they run out.

If you want to challenge yourself to run or walk a 5k but also have some fun (and COLOR!) along the way then this race is for you! Participants will receive a finisher's medal and there will be refreshments waiting for you at the end.

Packet pick up is race day only at Shiawassee Park starting at 7:30 am with the run beginning at 9:00 am.

SIGN UP NOW: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Farmington/FarmingtonFoundersFestival4MileRun

Price increases from $25 to $30 after May 4, 2024, $35 the day of the run.

07/22/2023

Beer Tent die hards! 🍺 Little rain ☔️ is not keeping them away.