Founders Day

Jun 20-21, 2025

10AM - 4PM

Various Locations

Event Details

This year’s Founders Day is comprised of a number of unique events taking place across Medical Lake. Each event is listed below with details on the date, time, and location.

Golf Scramble

Golf with Mayor Cooper Friday, June 20th, from 8am-12pm at Fairways Golf Course. The format will be a nine-hole four person scramble.
Register Online | Sponsor a Hole

KICK-OFF IN THE PARK

Come out Friday, June 20th, from 6pm -10pm for live music, food trucks , cornhole tournament, and fireworks at Waterfront Park.
Register for the Cornhole Tournament!

Fireworks

Look up in the sky for our fireworks show Friday June 20th at 10pm. Gather at Waterfront Park or Coney Island Park to enjoy it with others.

Live Music & DJ

Enjoy a wide range of live music throughout the weekend as well as a DJ spinning hits Saturday afternoon. Get ready to dance!

FOUNDERS DAY PARADE

The parade kicks off Saturday June 21 at 10am. The main stage will be at the intersection of Lake St & Lefevre St.
Register for the parade!
(Parade route map)

Kid-CENTRIC Fun

The whole city will be filled with activities, shows, and entertainment for kids including a City Blast play zone at Redemption Church, and Ninja Nation.

Summer Street Scramble

Watch some intense wrestling as kids ranging from 6U to high school wrestle in the heart of downtown. Weigh-in starts at 9am and the tournament kicks off at 11am.

MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

The Main Stage will be busy all-day Saturday with exciting shows, concerts, magic acts, and more. Don’t miss out on any of the excitement.
View the Schedule

VENDOR MARKET

Shop over 50 vendor booths filled with food, crafts, and more. Saturday from 10am-4pm at 120 S. Broad St (STCU Parking Lot)
Register to be a vendor

TRAILBLAZER TRI/DU/5K

A race for everyone and every level kicks off from Coney Island Park at 1:00pm. Sign-up online to participate.
Event Details | Register Online

FOOD COURT

Don’t go hungry! Grab a bite to eat at one of the many food trucks in our food court open Saturday from 10am – 4pm.

ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS

Come and enjoy attractions all across town. From a bounce houses and a petting zoo to magicians and stilt walkers there will be plenty of fun for the whole family.