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JULY 25 – JULY 28, 2024 ALGONQUIN, IL

2024 founders' days
goes to the movies

This year’s theme is set to celebrate your favorite movies from Star Wars to The Godfather. From On Golden Pond, to The Terminator…and of course…Barbie!!!! Come dressed as your favorite movie character and win the Oscar for Best Character in a Community Event 2024!!!!

2024 FEST GUIDE & SCHEDULE IS HERE

WhenThursday to Sunday
July 25 2024 - July 28, 2024

THURSDAY

DOWNTOWN ALGONQUIN
JEFFERSON STREET PARKING LOT

FRIDAY - SUNDAY

SPELLA PARK
2610 HARNISH DR.
ALGONQUIN, IL 60102

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ENTERTAINMENT lINE UP

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THURSDAY, JULY 25

johnnyrussler

7:00PM

YACHT ROCK

Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band combine the sounds of Trop Rock, Reggae, Surf, and Calypso by pouring great original music along with songs by Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Zac Brown Band, Paul Simon, Sublime, Beach Boys, and many more into a musical blender to create a strong concoction direct from the lower latitudes!

FRIDAY, JULY 26

7thheaven-2021promo

8:30PM

7TH HEAVEN

7th heaven is an experience you just have to see and hear! 7th heaven has charted #1 on the Midwest Billboard Charts three times; and has had 7 major radio hits. The band has toured the world; playing: U.K., Ireland, Amsterdam, Panama, Mexico and all over the United States.

rokbrigade_tour

6:00PM

ROK BRIGADE

Rok Brigade is a Def Leppard tribute band formed in the summer of 2018 when six friends, all in well-established cover bands in the Chicago area came together to pay tribute to one of the most dominant party rock bands of the 1980's

SATURDAY, JULY 27

arra

8:30PM

ARRA

ARRA is one of the best and largest drawing classic rock tribute bands in the Chicagoland area and has been for the past three decades. The band was also voted BEST CLASSIC ROCK BAND for five straight years in the Nitelife Best of the Burbs Contest!

hairbangers

6:00PM

HAIRBANGERS BALL

Whether you’re looking to bring back the memory of a favorite concert seen in 1985 or seeking a true-to-life representation of what a rock concert was like in the 80’s, Hairbanger’s Ball provides both the music and the mayhem for young and old alike, bundled together in a 6-piece, high octane lineup.

focalpoint2

4:30PM

FOCAL POINT

Delivering a concert rock experience that will take you thru the best of the 70’s 80’ 90’s to hits of today. Focal Point features 5 talented musician’s with great chops, strong harmonies and a passion to create a live performance experience.

SUNDAY, JULY 28

jimmynick

7:00PM

JIMMY NICK AND DON'T TELL MAMA

Jimmy Nick is an old-fashioned, guitar slinging blues prodigy who spent his teenage years being schooled by legendary bluesmen in the famous Chicago clubs of Kingston Mines, Rosa’s Lounge, and B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted.

pinofarinaband

4:30PM

PINO FARINA BAND

Adult-alternative rockers, Pino Farina Band, are known for their showmanship, high-energy performances as well as tender, intimate songs. They bring an energetic mix of an extensive original music catalog to the stage as well as beloved covers.

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Festival Schedule

CATEGORY

TIME

EVENT

3:00PM

CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA REGISTRATION (RIVERFRONT PARK)

4:00PM

CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA BUILDING BEGINS (RIVERFRONT PARK)

5:00PM

FOUNDERS’ GATES OPEN (DOWNTOWN JEFFERSON STREET)

6:00PM

CARDBOARD BOAT RACE BEGINS (RIVERFRONT PARK)

5:00PM-9:30PM

FOUNDERS’ BREWFEST OPENS (DOWNTOWN JEFFERSON STREET)

5:00PM-9:00PM

DESIGNATED DRIVER PROGRAM

5:00PM-9:00PM

MAIN STREET CAR SHOW BEGINS

6:30PM

OPENING CEREMONIES (JEFFERSON STREET STAGE)

07:00PM

JOHNNY RUSSLER AND THE BEACH BUM BAND (JEFFERSON STREET STAGE)

09:00PM

LAST BREWFEST TICKET SOLD (LAST CALL)

09:30PM

FOUNDERS’ BREWFEST CLOSES

10:00PM

FOUNDERS’ GATES CLOSE

Meet Our generous 2024 sponsors

best donors IN A COMMUNITY

Christopher Burke
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VofAlgonquin
AlgonquinPD
ALHFD
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best supporting ACTIVITIES

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UPDATE: The Founders' BAKE SALE HAS BEEN CANCELLED this year. Thank you for all those interested and your entry fees will be refunded.

MEET OUR 2024 TASTE OF FOUNDERS’ VENDORS

best supporting FOODIES

FOUNDERS' GOES TO THe MOVIES PARADE

We are so grateful to be celebrating our 64th year! The theme this year is “Founders’ Goes to the Movies!”. We encourage you to dress in your favorite Hollywood themed actor, actress, villain, or hero. Lines those streets with as many silver screen cast members as we can and celebrate with us!!!

As usual, the Parade starts at the corner of  Eastgate and Route 62 (Algonquin Road), kick off is at 11am and we’ll reach the end by 1:00pm. The parade route will again run West along Route 62 from Eastgate – turning South on Main Street (Route 31) terminating at Madison Street. 

FOUNDERS' 5K & 10K Fun Run
sunday 8am (algonquin middle school)

Drop Us a Note, Call Or Visit Us.

MAILBOX: PO BOX 101

Algonquin, IL 60102

algonquinfoundersday@gmail.com

Send us your questions anytime!