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2026 FOUNDERS DAY FESTIVAL Join us as Rockwall marks its 172 birthday with the annual Founders Day Festival on Saturday, May 16! This free, family-friendly event takes place in Downtown Rockwall and Harry Myers Park, featuring a day packed with entertainment, activities, and live music. Festivities kick off downtown with the Rockwall Farmers Market (8 a.m.–12 p.m.), and a wine walk sponsored by the Downtown Association (12 p.m.– 4 p.m.).
At Harry Myers Park, the celebration continues from 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with bounce houses, live animal shows, a vendor market, and a food court. The evening brings high-energy performances to the main stage at Harry Myers Park. Band announcements coming in April!
A free shuttle will get festivalgoers between Downtown, Harry Myers Park, and various parking locations for your convenience.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER
A determination of weather-altered plans will be made on the evening of the concert. Check the Parks and Recreation Facebook page for weather-related posts on day of. No news is good news.
VENDOR FAIR
We’re excited to offer a vendor fair at the Park this year! From 1-5 PM at Harry Myers Park, will feature local makers, sellers, non-profits, and community groups! Vendors are required to either be selling tactile products on site or must provide a game or activity to participants at their booth. Please be aware that all reserved spaces must be paid at the time of registering. If your application is not approved, we will issue a refund back on your card immediately following our decision. Applications are $50 per booth space (10'x10') and is limited to 2 spaces per business. Vendor Fair Application
FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION
Applications for food vendors at the Annual Founders Day Festival on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 at Harry Myers Park are now open. Please note vendors cannot sell alcohol at this event. We do not supply power for food vendors at this event. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. Applicants will receive an email closer to the event informing them whether they have been approved to participate. Load in will be from 8A.M. to 10A.M. Food inspections are planned to take place beginning around 11A.M. Once you have been inspected, you will be good to start serving. We will shut down the food court at 9:30pm. Food Vendor Application
EVENT PARKING
A free shuttle will get festivalgoers between Downtown, Harry Myers Park, and various parking locations for your convenience. Check back for maps and schedules.
HARRY MYERS PARK
Come enjoy this beautiful City Park with swimming pool, community building, restrooms, playgrounds / KidZone, dog park, walking trails, recreation / baseball fields, ponds, amphitheater, splash pad, BBQ grills, gazebo, pavilions, drinking fountains, natural open space, disc golf course and pickle ball courts. Certain amenities (pool, community building, disc golf, and baseball fields) may be closed during the festival.