O'Fallon Founders' Day

Saturday, May 7


Have you ever milked a cow, washed clothes by hand, seen raw wool spun into thread, or started a fire with flint and steel?

 

These are just a few of the free activities and demonstrations that kids and adults, too, can watch and try their hand at, during O’Fallon’s 4th annual Founders’ Day in Fort Zumwalt Park.

 

Saturday, May 7 • 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. • Fort Zumwalt Park

 

Admission and parking are free, and festival food and beverages will be available for purchase. View the Event Program (PDF).


Festival Highlights and Entertainment

  • Madame Rosa’s Museum of Natural Oddities interactive show
  • Jim “Two Crows” Wallen interactive storytelling
  • Old Time photos (Pictures taken in period costume for a nominal fee)
  • General Store – After participating in games, skills and chores (below), kids can shop for trinkets at the store
  • Old-Time Games – Three graces, ring toss, stilt walking
  • 19th Century Skills and Chores – Try your hand at flint and steel fire starting, clothes washing, hand-quilting, cow milking (simulated), and soap carving
  • Artisans – “Sheep to Shawl” wool spinning demonstration, Three Rivers Bee Keepers hive and honey, broom squire/rope maker demonstrating and selling their wares
  • Dulcimer music and Civil War era social dancing taught by Pat McMenomy – all are welcome  
  • St. Charles Model Railroad Club train display open, free
  • Historic Heald Home tours, $2 per person
  • Arbor Day Ceremony, 10:a.m.

Main Stage Music

  • The Lodge Brothers acoustic duo
  • Floyd & the Barbers bluegrass band

Volunteers are needed to help with Founders’ Day, including as greeters and to help teach the 19th Century games. Contact the Volunteer Services Department at volunteer@ofallon.mo.us, or call 636-379-5507. Visit www.ofallon.mo.us/Volunteer for additional opportunities and information.

 

For festival updates, visit www.ofallon.mo.us, or call 636-379-5614. For more information, contact Marsha Seymour at mseymour@ofallon.mo.us. 

 

Directions: On I-70, take Exit 217 at Highways K / M (Main Street) in O’Fallon, drive south on Highway K for one block to the stoplight at Veterans Memorial Parkway; turn right and then drive about one mile to the Fort Zumwalt Park entrance on the left.

 

RETURN TO TOP