The 56th annual festival wraps up in Towne Park, 100 Jefferson St. Gate fees are $2, $1 for kids from noon-5 p.m. Shuttle buses available for the fireworks starting at 7 p.m. from Joe Caputo’s & Sons on the west side or Butera Market on the east side; runs every 15 minutes until the start and one hour after. Visit algonquinfoundersdays.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 31
7 a.m.: Founders’ Run check-in at Algonquin Middle School
8 to 11:30 a.m.: Boy Scout Troop 151 pancake breakfast; $6, $3 for age 3 to 10
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Field of Honor Flags
8 a.m.: 1-mile run
8:30 a.m.: 10K and 5K runs
8:40 a.m.: 5K Walk
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Kids Korner
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Taste of Founders’
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Carnival (wristbands $23)
11:45 a.m.: Ice cream eating contest with Colonial Cafe
Noon to 4 p.m.: Caricature artists and face painters
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Social garden open
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Designated Driver’s Program
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Regional State Battle of the Bands
1:30 p.m.: Family Olympics, with Lifeline Christian Church
1:30 to 8 p.m.: Main Street closed from Algonquin Road to Washington Street
3 to 7 p.m.: Car show along Main Street
5 p.m.: Towne Park closes
9 p.m.: Fireworks Spectacular at Riverfront Park