Promising Forecasts For Algonquin Founders' Days Start

Between waves of enervating heat and warnings of capricious thunderstorms, Algonquin Founders' Days Committee members have been nervously eyeing weather forecasts this week.  They're looking pretty good for today's opening of the four-day event, though, with weathermen calling for pleasant temps and a diminishing chance of rain.

Here's the full schedule for Algonquin's 52nd edition of Founders' Days:

Thursday
4:00 to 6:00 PM      Carnival for Special Kids
4:00 to 6:30 PM      Cardboard Boat Regatta
5:00 to 10:00 PM     Taste of Founders’
6:00 to 10:00 PM     Carnival for ALL (Wristbands)
7:00 to 7:30 PM      Opening Ceremonies
7:30 to 9:00 PM      Pirates Over 40 (Presented by Village of Algonquin)
7:30 to 9:30 PM      Social Garden Open
7:30 to 9:30 PM      Designated Driver Program
10:00 PM             Towne Park Closes
   
Friday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM   Founders’ Market and Bazaar
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM  Dog & Cat Show Registration
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Dog & Cat Show
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM  Children’s Games
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM  Moonwalk
11:00 AM to 7:00 PM  A Zoo to You Family Petting Zoo
11:00 AM to 10:30 PM Taste of Founders’
11:00 AM             Bake Off – Registration
12:00 PM             Bake Off – Judging
12:00 to 5:00 PM     Carnival (Wristbands)
1:00 PM              Bike Decorating Contest
5:00 to 10:00 PM     Carnival (Regular Prices)
5:00 to 10:00 PM     Social Garden Open
5:00 to 10:00 PM     Designated Driver Program
6:15 to 10:15 PM     Modern Day Romeos & Mike & Joe
7:00 PM to whenever  Bags Tournament - Single Elimination
10:30 PM             Towne Park Closes
   

Saturday
11:00 AM             "Into the Future" Parade
1:00 to 10:30 PM     Taste of Founders’
1:30 to 10:00 PM     Carnival (Regular Prices)
2:00 PM to whenever  Bags Tournament - Double Elimination
2:00 to 7:00 PM      A Zoo to You Family Petting Zoo
2:00 to 10:00 PM     Social Garden Open
2:00 to 10:00 PM     Designated Driver Program
2:00 to 4:00 PM      American English
4:15 PM              Parade Award Announcements
5:00 to 7:00 PM      25 or 6 to 4 'The Chicago Experience'
8:15 to 10:15 PM     The Lounge Puppets
10:30 PM             Towne Park Closes

Sunday
7:00 AM              Founders’ Run: Check-In
8:00 AM              Boy Scout Troop 151 Pancake Breakfast
8:00 AM              Founders’ Run: 1 Mile
8:30 AM              Founders’ Run: 10K & 5K
8:40 AM              Founders’ 5K Walk
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM  A Zoo to You Family Petting Zoo
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM  IL Chip Program - FREE Child Identification Progam
                     (Presented by Illinois Freemasons & Nunda Lodge #169)
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM  Kids Kraft Korner
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM  Carnival (Wristbands)
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM  Algonquin Events and Recreation Dept.
                     Village Summer Dance Recital
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM  2 Caricature Artists - 2 Face Painters
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM  Taste of Founders’
12:30 PM to 4:30 PM  Social Garden Open
12:30 PM to 4:30 PM  Designated Driver’s Program
12:30 PM to 5:00 PM  Illinois Battle of the Bands
5:00 PM              Towne Park Closes
9:00 PM              The Founders’ Days Festival Fireworks Spectacular at
                     Riverfront Park (Presented by Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites &
                     Durham School Services)