FOUNDERS DAY IS ROLLING IN! Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019
A weekend packed with fun, food -- and fireworks!
Discover Lansdale is happy to again be hosting one of the town's biggest annual events -- Founders Day 2019, on Saturday, Aug. 24, this year honoring Lansdale's Park System in memory of longtime Parks and Recreation chief Carl Saldutti. The theme: "Relax. Play. Swim"
The day will kick off early with a walking tour of the historic Lansdale Cemetery, and wind up late in the evening with a spectacular fireworks display.
Sadly, word has been received from the New Hope Railroad that their historic No.40 steam locomotive will not be able to attend our Founders Day festivities as planned. According to the railroad, recent inspections revealed issues with the locomotive that need repair for future safe operation. We are all very disappointed by this unfortunate news and we know many of you will be too.
That being said, the planned excursions for the weekend will still be operated as scheduled using the vintage diesel locomotives. The railroad has been notifying anyone that has already purchased tickets. If you have questions or want to purchase tickets visit: www.newhoperailroad.com
Registration is now open for our annual antique car parade. The Lansdale Founders Day Committee invites owners of automobiles up to the 1994 model year to participate — it's free of charge and fun for all! Preregistration is preferred to help with an estimated participant count, though registration is available that morning at check-in. Click here (or look below) for your car parade registration form.
If you wish to join us as a vendor at the event, you can find the Vendor's Form right here or at the end of this article! Just fill it in and return to us.
Expect a ton of excitement, entertainment and surprises — including an "open house" at District Court with Judge Ed Levine! — and capping it all off, once again, watch for our Fireworks Spectacular!
Here's the current lineup, subject to change:
Come back to this page often, or visit Discover Lansdale on Facebook for more details as they are set.
The day will kick off early with a walking tour of the historic Lansdale Cemetery, and wind up late in the evening with a spectacular fireworks display.
Sadly, word has been received from the New Hope Railroad that their historic No.40 steam locomotive will not be able to attend our Founders Day festivities as planned. According to the railroad, recent inspections revealed issues with the locomotive that need repair for future safe operation. We are all very disappointed by this unfortunate news and we know many of you will be too.
That being said, the planned excursions for the weekend will still be operated as scheduled using the vintage diesel locomotives. The railroad has been notifying anyone that has already purchased tickets. If you have questions or want to purchase tickets visit: www.newhoperailroad.com
Registration is now open for our annual antique car parade. The Lansdale Founders Day Committee invites owners of automobiles up to the 1994 model year to participate — it's free of charge and fun for all! Preregistration is preferred to help with an estimated participant count, though registration is available that morning at check-in. Click here (or look below) for your car parade registration form.
If you wish to join us as a vendor at the event, you can find the Vendor's Form right here or at the end of this article! Just fill it in and return to us.
Expect a ton of excitement, entertainment and surprises — including an "open house" at District Court with Judge Ed Levine! — and capping it all off, once again, watch for our Fireworks Spectacular!
Here's the current lineup, subject to change:
- LANSDALE FARMERS’ MARKET, 9 am - 1 pm, Penndale Middle School
- LANSDALE CEMETERY TOUR, 9 am, Whites Rd. at S. Broad St.
- FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, 10 am - 4 pm, Memorial Park
- HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR presented by the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER MONTGOMERY COUNTY, 10 am - 2 pm, Railroad Plaza. Click through for more information; registration form below.
- OPEN COURT ARRAIGNMENTS with Judge Ed Levine, 10 am - 1 pm, District Court 38-1-28, 430 Pennbrook Parkway
- OPENING CEREMONY and LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, 10:15 am, Borough Hall.
- LANSDALE PARKS PHOTO EXHIBIT, 10:30 am-3:30pm, Lansdale Borough Hall
- VINTAGE CAR PARADE, 11 am, Main and Wood Sts.
- JENKINS HOMESTEAD OPEN HOUSE, 11 am-3 pm, Lansdale Historical Society, Jenkins Ave.
- FAIRMOUNT FIRE COMPANY model train display, 11 am-5 pm
- TRAIN EXCURSIONS all weekend long by the New Hope Railroad. (Friday and Sunday bookings here; Founders Day Saturday bookings click here.) Saturday times: 10 and 11:30 am, 1, 4, 5:30 and 7 pm, Lansdale Station
- FOOD FESTIVAL and LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, 1-7 pm, Century Plaza Lot (100 W. Main St.)
- BEER GARDEN, 1-7 pm, Green Street
- POLICE STATION TOURS, 1:30-5 pm, Lansdale Police Department, Vine St.
- BOROUGH WATER BATTLE, 2 pm, Fairmount Fire Station
- HISTORIC WALKING TOUR, 3 pm, Whites Road Park
- FIREWORKS, about 9 pm, Penndale Middle School
Come back to this page often, or visit Discover Lansdale on Facebook for more details as they are set.
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| 2019_fd_car_parade.pdf |
| healthexpoboothform2019.pdf |
Fireworks cap off the night at 9 pm at Penndale Middle School.
