Rockwall’s Founder’s Day Festival draws record crowd

Rockwall’s Founder’s Day Festival draws record crowd

ROCKWALL, TX (May 21, 2024) – The Rockwall community and citizens from surrounding areas came together in a spectacular display of celebration at the annual Founder’s Day Festival held Saturday, May 18th. This year’s festival was especially significant as Rockwall celebrated its 170th anniversary. The event, which has become a beloved tradition in the area, […]

Parachute Demonstration to Recognize 75th Anniversary of D-Day on Founders Day

Parachute Demonstration to Recognize 75th Anniversary of D-Day on Founders Day

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 3, 2019) On Rockwall Founders Day, the Terry Fisher American Legion Post continues to celebrate its 100th Anniversary and will commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day with several activities on Saturday May 18, 2019.  These include a D-Day exhibit and a child friendly obstacle course. The highlight of the day will be a […]

Living History exhibit connects Rockwall County’s past to present

Living History exhibit connects Rockwall County’s past to present

(ROCKWALL, TX — May 24, 2016) History sprung to life this weekend at Harry Myers Park. Visitors of all ages got to see, touch, and even taste pioneer life at the Living History exhibit this Founder’s Day, presented by the Rockwall County Historical Foundation. Historical Foundation Board Member Leigh Plagens said The Living History exhibit […]

PHOTOS: Rockwall Founders Day

PHOTOS: Rockwall Founders Day

(ROCKWALL, TX – May 18 2015) Rockwall Founders Day was a sunny success, despite the rainy weather leading up to Saturday’s event. Families enjoyed a full day of live music, vendor booths, fair foods and plenty of games of activities. Blue Ribbon News reporters Austin Wells and Julie Anne White were on the scene capturing […]

Founders Day Festival will rock downtown Rockwall

Founders Day Festival will rock downtown Rockwall

Rockwall’s 159th birthday party features all-day entertainment, FREE!  Sponsored by the City of Rockwall, produced by the Parks & Recreation Department (ROCKWALL-April 27, 2013) The secret is out – Casey Donahew and his band will headline the Rockwall Founders Day Festival Saturday, May 18. Hot tunes and electric fun on the main stage, great food, […]

Little River Band to headline Founder’s Day Festival

Little River Band to headline Founder’s Day Festival

Rockwall turns 158 Join the celebration in the historic downtown square Saturday, May 19 as Rockwall celebrates its founding in 1854 with The Little River Band, The Jeanne Lay Band, Jolie Holliday, and Clay McClinton. The day begins with “animal edutainment” from Critterman. There will be food, arts, crafts and plenty of activities for the […]