This festival is brought to you by the Algonquin Founders’ Days Committee Inc., a Board made up of 9 volunteers. Throughout the year and the numerous residents, friends and families that graciously donate their time to make each year a success. 2023 marks the 61st anniversary of Algonquin Founders’ Days with over 40 different events planned each year with live music, daily events, amazing drink selection and great food.

Schedule:

Thursday July 20, 2023

3:00pm: Cardboard Boat Regatta Registration (Riverfront Park)
4:00pm: Cardboard Boat Regatta Building Begins (Riverfront Park)
5:00pm: Founders’ Gates Open (Spella Park)
6:00pm: Cardboard Boat Race Begins (Riverfront Park)
5:00pm-9:30pm: Social Garden Opens
5:00pm-10:00pm: Taste Of Founders’
5:00pm-9:00pm: Designated Driver Program
6:30pm: Opening Ceremonies
7:00pm: Johnny Russler And The Beach Bum Band
9:00pm: Social Garden Last Call
9:30pm: Social Garden Closes
10:00pm: Founders’ Gates Close

Friday July 21, 2023

5:00pm: Founders’ Gates Open
5:00pm-10:30pm: Social Garden Opens
5:00pm-11:00pm: Taste Of Founders’
5:00pm-9:00pm: Designated Driver Program
5:30pm-9:00pm: Cruise Night – Library Parking Lot
6:00pm: Bags Tournament
6:00pm: My Metal Heart
8:30pm: 7th Heaven
10:00pm: Social Garden Last Call
10:30pm: Social Garden Closes
11:00pm: Founders’ Gates Closes

Saturday July 22, 2023

11:00am: Let’s Go To The Circus Parade (Main Street)
3:00pm: Founders’ Gates Open
3:00pm-10:30pm: Social Garden Opens
3:00pm-11:00pm: Taste Of Founders’
3:00pm-10:00pm: Designated Driver Program
3:30pm: Parade Winners Announced
4:00pm: Bags Tournament Begins
4:30pm: X-Side – Rock Cover Band
6:00pm: Rok Brigade – Def Leopard Tribute
8:30pm: Arra
8:00pm: Social Garden Last Call
10:30pm: Social Garden Closes
11:00pm: Founders’ Gates Close

Sunday July 23, 2023

7:00am: Founders’ Run Check-In (Algonquin Middle School)
8:00am: Founders’ Run – 1 Mile
8:30am: Founders’ Run – 10k, 5k
8:40am: Founders’ 5k Walk
11:00am: Founders’ Gates Open (Spella Park)
11:00am-4:00pm: Vendor Market & Bazaar
11:00am-3:00pm: Meijer Kid’s Corner
11:00am-3:00pm: Children’s Games
11:00am-9:00pm: Taste Of Founders’
4:30pm: Petty Kings (Tom Petty Tribute Band)
7:00pm: Jimmy Nick & Don’t Tell Mama
8:30pm: Social Garden Last Call
9:00pm: Social Garden Closes
9:15pm: Founders’ Fireworks Extravaganza Sponsored By The Village Of Algonquin
10:00pm: Founders’ Gates Close

Date: Thursday July 20, 2023 - Sunday July 23, 2023

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