Downtown Farmington Founders Festival

2010 Downtown Farmington

Founders Festival
July 15-17, 2010

Mid-July, the Downtown Farmington Founders Festival draws thousands of families to Downtown Farmington.

Established to celebrate Farmington's recognition as the state's first Quaker settlement, Founders Festival continues to represent the rich cultural heritage of Farmington and Farmington Hills.

Crafters from around the country display their artwork and wares for sale and vendors offer a wide variety of food and snacks. Children's activities abound, and Farmington rocks around the clock with musical acts and specialty entertainment for all ages.

A highlight of the three-day event, the Founders Festival Parade begins Saturday morning at Power Road and winds up at the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Liberty Street. The Walker's Tavern serves as reunion central, as people gather to catch up and enjoy live music every night while enjoying the Famous Elk's Ox Roast.

Historical tours, artwork, Walker's Tavern and Fantasy Raffle are just some of the many wonderful features that keep people coming back year after year.

For complete Festival information visit: www.foundersfestival.com

The Farmington Rotary Foundation and GFA Chamber of Commerce are happy to present the 2010 Dream Raffle! A fun raffle that is kicking off at the Founder's Festival and gives the grand prize winner the choice of an amazing prize including: a 2011 Ford Mustang Convertible, a 2011 Buick Regal, 2 Harley Davidson motorcycles, a dream home theater or $20,000! With second prize being $1,000 and eight other cash prizes the odds are on your side. Each ticket is $75 with a maximum of 1,000 tickets being sold prior to the drawing date, November 11, 2010. Purchase a ticket today and support the Rotary Foundation, the GFA Chamber and the Youth and Family Services After School Program. To purchase your ticket today call (248)919-6917 ext. 225 or via email at amanda@gfachamber.com.

Get involved in the Downtown Farmington Founders Festival at Walker's Tavern and the Dream Raffle Booth!

Please volunteer and be a part of this community event! With this festival being a huge fundraiser for the Chamber it's a great opportunity for you to show your support and pride as a Member!

Walker's Tavern (Beer Tent)

Volunteers are needed to make this event possible! We will need volunteers for wrist-banding, ticket sales, beer pouring and wine pouring. This is a fun night to socialize and be a part of your community. Volunteer Shifts will be in 2 hour increments (Noon-2, 2-4pm, 4-6pm, 6-8pm, 8-10pm, & 10-Midnight).

The Tavern carries the tradition of gathering friends, old and new, great music, cold beverages and casual food on warm summer days and nights in downtown Farmington. Walker's Tavern, home to many unofficial high school reunion gatherings and parties for groups of co-workers and neighbors, is always a highlight of the Downtown Farmington Founders Festival.

Dream Raffle Ticket Booth

The Dream Raffle Booth is right in the heart of the downtown for the Founder's Festival! The Chamber would truly appreciate volunteers to work 2 hour shifts selling Dream Raffle tickets and 8Stops2Cities t-shirts. This is a fun way to catch all the excitement of the festival!

Help support your Chamber and have a great time volunteering at the 2010 Founder's Fest! To sign up- contact Amanda McCracken at 248-919-6917 ext. 225 or via email at amanda@gfachamber.com with your name, preferred volunteer time, email, and phone number.