Founders Day Festival

Founders Day Festival Dripping Springs's FREE 3-day community event including parade, carnival, food/beer, street dances, entertainment, cook-off, & arts/crafts booths See Less

The Founders Day Festival, our biggest community event, is a three-day celebration that kicks off with the Grand Parade and includes free music and entertainment, a carnival, food, beer, street dances, cook-off competitions, over 150 arts and crafts booths and business vendors. The Annual Founders Day Festival honors and celebrates the founding of the Dripping Springs community in 1850 by the Moss

, Wallace, and Pound families. The three-day jubilee promotes cooperation and volunteerism in the community and generates community spirit and recreation. Hosted by the City of Dripping Springs and the Founders Day Commission, which includes representatives of various community organizations, the proceeds from the festival are donated back into the community and directly benefit local non-profit organizations, churches, school and park programs, youth groups, and charities. Please visit: www.foundersdayfestival.com for more details

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The smoke clouds have cleared and the champions have been crowned 👑🍗Huge congrats to our Founders Day Cook-Off winners —...
05/15/2026

The smoke clouds have cleared and the champions have been crowned 👑🍗

Huge congrats to our Founders Day Cook-Off winners — y’all made Dripping Springs proud!

Swipe to see who took home the titles (and ultimate bragging rights) 🏆🔥

Missed the pre-sale or didn’t make it to live printing at Founders Day? We got you covered 👏🏻The Official Founders Day M...
05/07/2026

Missed the pre-sale or didn’t make it to live printing at Founders Day? We got you covered 👏🏻

The Official Founders Day Merch Store is back open for post-event orders! Grab your favorite tees, hats, and more, and have them shipped straight to your door.

Don’t miss your chance to rep this year’s festival merch! Visit https://foundersdaystore.bumperactive.com to purchase 👕🎡🎉

Sights & scenes from Founders Day 26 ✨💛From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, commissioners, c...
04/29/2026

Sights & scenes from Founders Day 26 ✨💛

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to all of our sponsors, commissioners, community partners, volunteers, vendors, musicians, downtown businesses, the amazing Dripping Springs community, and many more for making this year so special.

We can’t wait to do it again! See y’all in 2027 🤠🎡🎶

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End your Founders Day Weekend the right way!🚗 FREE parking at DSHS, with a shuttle running from 9AM - 5:30PM⛪️ Church Se...
04/26/2026

End your Founders Day Weekend the right way!

🚗 FREE parking at DSHS, with a shuttle running from 9AM - 5:30PM
⛪️ Church Service at Main Stage at 10AM
🛍️ Vendor booths from 10AM - 5PM
🎡 Carnival from 11AM - 7PM - purchase a wristband for $30!
🎶 Music from 11AM - 2:30PM
🐓 Chicken Clucking Contest at 2:30PM
🍗 BBQ Cook-Off Awards at 3PM

The heart of the weekend 💛💛💛🚗 FREE parking at DSHS, with a shuttle running from 9:30AM - Midnight🛍️ Vendor booths from 1...
04/25/2026

The heart of the weekend 💛💛💛

🚗 FREE parking at DSHS, with a shuttle running from 9:30AM - Midnight

🛍️ Vendor booths from 10AM - 5PM

🎡 Carnival from 11AM - 11:30PM

🎶 Live music from 10:30AM - 10PM

Thank you to our newest sponsor, Dripping Springs Dairy! Dripping Springs Dairys goal is to bring high quality fresh mil...
04/24/2026

Thank you to our newest sponsor, Dripping Springs Dairy! Dripping Springs Dairys goal is to bring high quality fresh milk to everyone. They believe in being part of every step in the process, from growing the crops that feed their cows, to raising the calves, and operating the bottling plants and distribution, and getting their milk to our customers in their trucks! Find out more at https://www.drippingspringsdairy.com/

We couldn't hold Founders Day Festival without all the wonderful sponsors! Go to https://www.foundersdayfestival.com to learn more!

TODAY’S THE DAY 🙌🏻Swipe to see all the happenings ➡️🎡 Carnival: 4 - 11:30PM (stops during parade)🚶🏻‍♀️Walk This Way! Par...
04/24/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY 🙌🏻

Swipe to see all the happenings ➡️

🎡 Carnival: 4 - 11:30PM (stops during parade)
🚶🏻‍♀️Walk This Way! Parade at 6:30PM
🎶 Music until 10PM

Thank you to our newest sponsor, Capital ENT & Sinus Center! Capital ENT & Sinus Center provides ear, nose, and throat c...
04/24/2026

Thank you to our newest sponsor, Capital ENT & Sinus Center! Capital ENT & Sinus Center provides ear, nose, and throat care for patients across Austin, Lakeway, Marble Falls, and Dripping Springs. Their board-certified ENT specialists treat sinus infections, allergies, hearing problems, sleep apnea, and other ENT conditions throughout Central Texas! Find out more at https://www.capitalent.com/

We couldn't hold Founders Day Festival without all the wonderful sponsors! Go to https://www.foundersdayfestival.com to learn more!

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Dripping Springs, TX
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