founders festival
Downtown Farmingtonfounders festival
play in the streets

Cheer, laugh and rock & roll to the festival’s wide variety of live entertainment.

 
2010 Bright House Main Stage

The festival’s main acts take center stage.
Hours:

Thursday, July 15
Friday, July 16
Saturday, July 17

Noon - Midnight
Noon - Midnight
Noon - Midnight
Location:Walter E. Sundquist Pavilion 
Price:$5 cover charge after 6:00 pm 
Must be 21 or over after 6:00 pm

Music:

Thursday, July 15



12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
1:35 pm - 2:45 pm
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
4:50 pm - 6:00 pm
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Uprizing Steel Band
Uprizing Steel Band
Universal Expressions
Universal Expressions
Free Beer

  Friday, July 16

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
1:35 pm - 2:45 pm
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
4:50 pm - 6:00 pm
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Nite Flight Trio
Nite Flight Trio
5 O'Clock Somewhere
5 O'Clock Somewhere
Killer Flamingos

  Saturday, July 17

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Earth Angels
Roots Vibration
Roots Vibration
50 Amp Fuse



2010 Family Stage

Live entertainment for the whole family! Enjoy the latest acts from cutting-edge clowns to kids that rock!

Hours:Thursday, July 15           10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday, July 16                10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday, July 17            12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location:Meijer Go PlayGround
Price:Free Admission

Music:

Thursday, July 15

10:00 am - 10:30 am
11:00 am - 11:45 pm
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Werner Morgenstern Balloon Twisting
My Adventure Theater
Earth Angels
Ringling Brothers
My Adventure Theater
Ringling Brothers
My Adventure Theater
Infinity Hour

  Friday, July 1610:00 am - 10:30 am
11:00 am - 11:45 am
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Werner Morgenstern Balloon Twisting
My Adventure Theatre
Ringling Brothers
My Adventure Theatre
Ringling Brothers
My Adventure Theatre
Farmington Idol
Detroit School of Rock and Pop
  Saturday, July 1712:00 pm - 12:45 pm
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
My Adventure Theatre
Barbara Hatch School of Dance
Ringling Brothers
My Adventure Theatre
Ringling Brothers
Detroit School of Rock and Pop



2010 Walker’s Tavern Don’t miss an amazing line-up of live entertainment at Walker’s Tavern. Favorite local bands rock the tavern stage well into the night. This quintessential gathering place also offers a wide assortment of beers, drinks and the Ox Roast sandwich. Just know you’ve got to be 21 or over after 6:00 p.m.    
Hours:

Thursday, July 15
Friday, July 16

Saturday, July 17

Noon - Midnight
Noon - Midnight
Noon - Midnight

Location:Walter E. Sundquist Pavilion 
Price:$5 cover charge after 6:00 pm 

Music:

Thursday, July 15
Friday, July 16
Saturday, July 17

Free Beer
Killer Flamingos 
Fifty Amp Fuse

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Must be 21 or over after 6:00 pm.

 


2010 Movie Under the StarsPresented by 

A very special Friday night flick. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to watch a favorite family film on Farmington’s big outdoor movie screen. Fresh popped popcorn served on site, interactive preshow fun with LOC Federal Credit Union mascot Mrs. Quacker and the most fun you have ever had under the stars.

Now Showing...

Shark Tale 
Shark Tale

 

Hours:Friday, July 16,  9:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Location:Meijer Go PlayGround
Price:Free Admission

This years movie will be shown in the municipal parking lot on the south side of State Street. Make sure to bring something extra comfy to sit on to ensure an enjoyable movie-going experience.