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Today at Founders' Days

A list of today's events at Algonquin Founders' Days. Remember, this year's Founders' Days is held at Algonquin Lakes Park, behind Algonquin Lakes School at 1401 Compton Ln., Algonquin.


Friday, July 26


  • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Β Founders’ Market and Bazaar
  • 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Dog and Cat Show Registration
  • 10 a.m. to noon Dog and Cat Show
  • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children's Games
  • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Moonwalk
  • 11 a.m. to 7 pm. A Zoo to You Family Petting Zoo
  • 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Taste of Founders'
  • 11 a.m.Β Bake Off RegistrationΒ 
  • NoonΒ Bake Off – Judging
  • NoonΒ to 5 p.m.Β CarnivalΒ (Wristbands)
  • 1 p.m. Bike Decorating Contest
  • 5 to 8 p.m. Pig RoastΒ 
  • 5 to 10 p.m. Carnival (regular prices)
  • 5 to 10 p.m. Social Garden Open
  • 5 to 10 p.m. Designated Driver Program
  • 6:15 to 10:15 p.m. Modern Day Romoes/ Mike & JoeΒ 
  • 7 p.m. Bags Tournament, Single Elimination
  • 10:30 p.m Park Closes

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