2025 FOUNDERS DAY FESTIVAL

Join us as Rockwall marks its 171st birthday with the annual Founders Day Festival on Saturday, May 17! 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.), a pop-up art exhibit by the Rockwall Art League (11 a.m.–3 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, a ninja course, live animal shows, a vendor market, and a food court. The evening brings high-energy performances to the main stage at Harry Myers Park:

 

5:30 p.m. – Will Jones

6:30 p.m. – William Beckmann

8:00 p.m. – Josh Turner (headliner)

 

A free trolley will shuttle festivalgoers between Downtown at The Center and Harry Myers Park from 12:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.