Founders Day is Saturday, August 24th
What a day full of activities Lansdale's Founders Day has to offer!
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Lansdale Farmer's Market
A pleasure to stroll any Saturday May through November, the Farmer's Market is a great way to kick off Founders Day! Come see what local produce and products are available!
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Festival of the Arts
An annual tradition for 25 years now, the Festival of the Arts sponsored by the Borough of Lansdale's Parks and Recreation Department is an anchor event of Founders Day. Artisans from near and far spend the day showcasing their creations in Memorial Park. Between the fine art selections and spectacular crafts, the live music and the food, you will surely want to spend part of your Founders Day visiting the Festival of the Arts.
10:15 a.m.:- Opening Ceremony & Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation Help us officially open the day's festivities in Railroad Plaza. See who has been selected to receive the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award and then watch the Excursion train arrive at the Lansdale Station!
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Police Open House
Everyone seems to agree the best way to see the Police Station is from the public open house perspective, so this piece of Founders Day has been split into 2 sessions in order to better accommodate all those who want to tour this facility.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Jenkins Homestead Open House
Borough Hall Open House
Special displays and activities will be featured at these two locations.
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Fairmount Fire Company Open House
Not only does the Fairmount Fire Company open its doors to public viewing and activity, but it also plays host to a large model train display out n by the North Penn O Gaugers.
11:30 a.m.:- First Excursion Train to Souderton
Just like last year, the New Hope Ivyland train will roll into Lansdale station for three excursion trips. And added feature this year will be historical commentary surrounding many of stations on the way to and from Souderton. The commentary has been provided by Dick Shearer of the Lansdale Historical Society and will be presented by a special group of volunteers. Tickets will be on sale in advance of Founders Day.
12:00 noon- 7 p.m.: Pools Open Free of Charge
Cool off at either the Fourth Street pool or Whites Road Park pool free of charge. It's a great way to sample the Borough's pools if you are not a member. Proper ID is required.
1:00 p.m.:- Second Excursion Train to Souderton
1 p.m.to 4 p.m.: Chamber Health Expo
The PennSuburban Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its founding too with us this year! All year they have been having a "Celebration of a Century", so stop by their Health Expo at Main and Susquehanna to participate in the activities as well as wish the Chamber a Happy 100!
2:30 p.m.:- Third Excursion Train to Souderton
3:00 p.m.:- Library 85th birthday
Another milestone in the Borough! The Lansdale Public Library turns 85 this year! Stop by for a piece of cake while helping us honor long time library members and pay some special tributes.
3:00 p.m.- 8 p.m.: Family Fun and Food Festival
Join in some family fun activities and grab a bite to eat over the evening hours. Dunk some local favorites in the dunk tank, listen to some live music, partake in some of the amusements as the afternoon fades into night. Kids 2 to 9 will want to participate in the Second Annual Coloring Contest sponsored by Milestones in Music. for checking. The name for the coloring contest is great. Winning entries will be displayed in the Lansdale Public Library.
4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Wine Tasting at Library
This is a new piece to the Founders Day puzzle, so stay tuned as details will follow as they are set.
9 p.m. : Fire Works!
The "piece de resistance" of Founders Day is the spectacular fireworks presentation! The North Penn School District has once again approved the use of Penndale Middle School for parking and viewing, but the show can be seen from many vantage points in the borough! It's a show that's not to be missed.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Lansdale Farmer's Market
A pleasure to stroll any Saturday May through November, the Farmer's Market is a great way to kick off Founders Day! Come see what local produce and products are available!
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Festival of the Arts
An annual tradition for 25 years now, the Festival of the Arts sponsored by the Borough of Lansdale's Parks and Recreation Department is an anchor event of Founders Day. Artisans from near and far spend the day showcasing their creations in Memorial Park. Between the fine art selections and spectacular crafts, the live music and the food, you will surely want to spend part of your Founders Day visiting the Festival of the Arts.
10:15 a.m.:- Opening Ceremony & Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation Help us officially open the day's festivities in Railroad Plaza. See who has been selected to receive the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award and then watch the Excursion train arrive at the Lansdale Station!
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Police Open House
Everyone seems to agree the best way to see the Police Station is from the public open house perspective, so this piece of Founders Day has been split into 2 sessions in order to better accommodate all those who want to tour this facility.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Jenkins Homestead Open House
Borough Hall Open House
Special displays and activities will be featured at these two locations.
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Fairmount Fire Company Open House
Not only does the Fairmount Fire Company open its doors to public viewing and activity, but it also plays host to a large model train display out n by the North Penn O Gaugers.
11:30 a.m.:- First Excursion Train to Souderton
Just like last year, the New Hope Ivyland train will roll into Lansdale station for three excursion trips. And added feature this year will be historical commentary surrounding many of stations on the way to and from Souderton. The commentary has been provided by Dick Shearer of the Lansdale Historical Society and will be presented by a special group of volunteers. Tickets will be on sale in advance of Founders Day.
12:00 noon- 7 p.m.: Pools Open Free of Charge
Cool off at either the Fourth Street pool or Whites Road Park pool free of charge. It's a great way to sample the Borough's pools if you are not a member. Proper ID is required.
1:00 p.m.:- Second Excursion Train to Souderton
1 p.m.to 4 p.m.: Chamber Health Expo
The PennSuburban Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its founding too with us this year! All year they have been having a "Celebration of a Century", so stop by their Health Expo at Main and Susquehanna to participate in the activities as well as wish the Chamber a Happy 100!
2:30 p.m.:- Third Excursion Train to Souderton
3:00 p.m.:- Library 85th birthday
Another milestone in the Borough! The Lansdale Public Library turns 85 this year! Stop by for a piece of cake while helping us honor long time library members and pay some special tributes.
3:00 p.m.- 8 p.m.: Family Fun and Food Festival
Join in some family fun activities and grab a bite to eat over the evening hours. Dunk some local favorites in the dunk tank, listen to some live music, partake in some of the amusements as the afternoon fades into night. Kids 2 to 9 will want to participate in the Second Annual Coloring Contest sponsored by Milestones in Music. for checking. The name for the coloring contest is great. Winning entries will be displayed in the Lansdale Public Library.
4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Wine Tasting at Library
This is a new piece to the Founders Day puzzle, so stay tuned as details will follow as they are set.
9 p.m. : Fire Works!
The "piece de resistance" of Founders Day is the spectacular fireworks presentation! The North Penn School District has once again approved the use of Penndale Middle School for parking and viewing, but the show can be seen from many vantage points in the borough! It's a show that's not to be missed.
