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Farmington Founders Festival will host its annual festival the 3rd weekend in July in Downtown Farmington.
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.
07/22/2023
07/22/2023
A big thank you to CVS Farmington for letting us put the Bloom Pediatrics kids zone in their parking lot this year!
Kids Zone is open until 7pm
07/22/2023
The LOC Credit Union 5k Color Run 🏃♀️
07/21/2023
Day 2 underway at Farmington Founders Festival!
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| Thursday | 5pm - 11pm |
| Friday | 10am - 11pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 11pm |
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The annual Greater Farmington Founders Festival presented by Meijer returns this year for its 55th celebration of summer with many new attractions including a major expansion into the city’s Shiawassee Park. A soft opening for the Beer Tent starts at 5 p.m. Thursday July 18, while the full festival runs from July 19 through 21. The festival will be bringing back some traditional events like the parade up Grand River Avenue, the Bingo Tent, Beer Tent, and live music. Several new features including fireworks Saturday night, a children’s carnival, and a pig roast.
Along with the transition to Shiawassee Park come all-new parking locations. Plenty of parking will be available at Farmington High School, next to Our Lady of Sorrows church, behind the Maxfield Training Center, and other lots around town. A courtesy shuttle provided by American House Senior Living Communities and Omega Benefit Strategies will operate around the festival grounds for handicapped and elderly visitors.
A stretch of Shiawassee Road will be closed to through-traffic between Farmington Road and south-bound Power Road.
Here’s a brief look at what festival-goers can expect.
Farmington Fido Fest
One of last year’s most popular attractions, the Farmington Fido Fest will include performances from the Ultimate Air Dogs, Rock n’ Roll K9’s, Disc Dogs of Michigan, and Lucky Lure Coursing. Dogs and their owners can check out the newest doggy wear or participate in one of the many contests throughout the weekend. Make sure to visit Rescue Row where you might find the next addition to your family.
Hours: Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 12 noon - 5p.m.
Family Fun Zone presented by Community Choice Credit Union
This year’s Family Fun Zone features a carnival with games, rides, and inflatables for children 12 year-old and younger. The Community Choice Credit Union Cash Tornado will be on-site Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Step in to win cash and prizes. Children can meet with princesses, super heroes, and characters from Frozen.
Hours: Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Sunday 12 noon – 5:00 p.m.
Beer Tent & Live Music Stage sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, Jim Beam and Bud Light
The main stage, which is located next to the beer tent and food court will feature live music all weekend long. Headlining the stage, Thursday - Atomic Radio; Friday - Fifty Amp Fuse; Saturday - Killer Flamingos.
Hours: 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Pig Roast hosted by Ideal Bite Community Kitchen
A new twist on an old tradition, the Farmington Founders Festival Pig Roast will be easy to find. Just follow your nose.
Hours: Friday and Saturday during festival hours.
Bingo Tent hosted by Farmington Public Schools PTA Council
Among the relocated attractions at Shiawassee Park is the very popular Bingo Tent. With proceeds going to the PTA, this worthwhile, fund-raising activity has long been a visitor favorite. Hours: Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
LOC Federal 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 add a special experience. The race will be chip-timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Registration:https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Farmington/FarmingtonFoundersFestival4MileRun Race begins: Saturday 9:00 a.m. Volunteers to guide participants around the course can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0945abaf2fa31-locfederal .
DTE Energy Foundation Fireworks!
Back by popular demand, the festival will host a fireworks display. Guests are invited to watch the fireworks from inside Shiawassee Park. Watch for short-term road closings during the show.
Hours: 9:30 p.m. Saturday weather permitting
Hot Air Balloon Glow presented by Bosch Foundation
Great for families. Balloon crews will inflate hot-air balloons, and pilots will talk to kids about how heated air molecules inflate the balloons and make them rise.
Hours: Friday at dusk. Weather permitting.
Food Court
A variety of food trucks will offer up everything from Elephant Ears to unique eats.
Hours: Thursday - Sunday during festival hours.
Touch a Truck
Kids can explore big trucks, street sweepers and emergency vehicles on Shiawassee Road next to the park.
Hours: Friday 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Vintage & Crafter Market Place
Creative and talented crafters will display shabby chic designs, vintage decor, up-cycled and rustic creations. Here, visitors will find that perfect one-of-a-kind piece of furniture, handcrafted jewelry, handmade consumables, or something whimsical for your garden.
Hours: Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 12 noon - 5p.m.
Farmington Founders Festival Parade presented by Beaumont Hospital - Farmington Hills
This year’s Animated Adventures Parade offers up a magical experience. Whether you love the classics like Pinocchio or Sleeping Beauty, or are more of a Monster’s Inc., or Pirates of the Caribbean fan, this one’s for everyone.
Hours: Saturday 10:00 a.m.
A Word About Our Sponsors
Farmington Founders Festival Presented by Meijer is produced by the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce and 360 Event Productions. The festival could not be made possible without the support from our sponsors including Meijer, Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills, Bosch, Community Choice Credit Union, DTE Energy Foundation, LOC Federal Credit Union, LaFontaine Subaru, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Jim Beam, West Side Beer, Sellers GMC, Thornton & Grooms and Faygo.
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