Thank you for your interest in participating in this year's Founders Day celebration. As we commemorate America's 250th Anniversary, we're bringing the community together for a full day of family fun, local pride, history, music, food, and community connection.

Whether you're a local business, nonprofit organization, crafter, cottage food producer, community group, or informational exhibitor, we invite you to be part of one of Silver Springs' signature community traditions.

To preserve the traditional atmosphere of Founders Day, portions of the park are being reserved for:

Main Stage:
America 250 Opening Ceremony
Historical Exhibits & Demonstrations
Historical Reenactors & Storytellers
️ Heritage and Community History Presentations

Throughout the day, historical presenters and living-history interpreters will share stories and demonstrations celebrating Silver Springs, Stagecoach, Fort Churchill, the Pony Express, and our region's role as a historic crossroads of the American West.

Event Schedule

Pancake Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Park Festivities: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Block Party Car Show: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
America 250 Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM
Live Music & Stage Entertainment: Throughout the Day

Who Should Participate?

We welcome:

✅ Local Businesses
✅ Home-Based Businesses
✅ Cottage Food Producers
✅ Handmade & Craft Vendors
✅ Artists & Makers
✅ Nonprofit Organizations
✅ Community Groups & Clubs
✅ Educational Exhibits
✅ Government Agencies
✅ Service Organizations

Founders Day is a great opportunity to meet residents, promote your organization, share your products and services, and be part of a day dedicated to celebrating community.

Vendor Setup Information

The event opens to the public at 9:00 AM, so please plan your arrival and setup accordingly.

Friday Evening Early Setup

Friday, October 9

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Participants may set up:

• Pop-up tents

• Canopies

• Tables

• Booth structures

For security reasons, please do not leave products, inventory, cash boxes, displays, electronics, or valuables overnight.

To help provide peace of mind, a Lyon County Sheriff's VIP vehicle will be stationed at the park overnight, and several event volunteers will be camping onsite in RVs and trailers.

Saturday Morning Setup

Gates Open at 6:30 AM

All participants should be fully set up and ready for visitors by 9:00 AM when the event opens.  

Booth Placement & Event Layout

Space at Penny Park is limited and vendor placement will be assigned in advance.

Breakfast Available Onsite

Need a quick start to your morning?

Our community pancake breakfast will be served from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the baseball diamond food court area. Vendors and participants are encouraged to stop by and enjoy breakfast before the day's festivities begin.

Reserve Your Space Today

Vendor and exhibitor space is limited and fills quickly.

If you'd like to be part of Founders Day 2026, we encourage you to register early to secure your spot.

Register Today

Vendor Registration

Car Show Registration

We look forward to celebrating America's 250th Anniversary and our community's rich heritage with you at Penny Park on October 10th!