Rohnert Parks Founders Day Celebration

06/08/2026

🎉 ROHNERT PARK FOUNDER'S DAY IS BACK! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary and the community spirit that makes Rohnert Park such a special place to call home!

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park

Bring the family and enjoy:
🎊 Community Parade
🌶️ Chili & Rib Cook-Off
🚗 Car Show
🎶 Live Entertainment
🍷 Beer & Wine Booth
🛍️ Merchant & Craft Vendors
🍔 Food Trucks
❤️ Non-Profit Booths
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids Activities

WE'RE LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS!
✅ Food Trucks & Vendors
✅ Craft & Merchandise Vendors
✅ Non-Profit Organizations
✅ Sponsors & Community Partners
✅ Car Show Participants
✅ Chili & Rib Cook-Off Teams
✅ Volunteers

Whether you're looking to showcase your business, promote your organization, raise funds for your non-profit, compete in the cook-off, display your vehicle, or support one of Rohnert Park's biggest community celebrations, we'd love to have you join us!

[email protected]

Contact:
📞 Jen Wiltermood, 707-481-6859
📞 Shari Lorenz, 707-328-9255

05/27/2026

🎉🇺🇸 BIG NEWS, ROHNERT PARK! 🇺🇸🎉

The return of Founders Day 2026 is officially in the works… and we want YOU to be part of it! ❤️💙

The Rotary Club of Sonoma Mountain Twilight, is bringing the community together for an incredible celebration on September 26, 2026 — and we’re looking for community members who would like to help plan, organize, and be part of the magic behind the event!

🎡 Parade
🌶️ Rib & Chili Cookoff
🚗 Car Show
🎶 Entertainment
🛍️ Vendors & Business Showcase
🍺 Beer & Wine
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun & So Much More!

Our first committee meeting is:

📅 June 3rd
🕕 6:00 PM

If you’d like to help, volunteer, sponsor, or simply be involved in bringing this amazing community tradition to life, please DM Shari Lorenz or Jennifer Miller Wiltermood! 🙌

Let’s make Founders Day 2026 bigger, better, and more community-driven than ever! 💥

08/15/2024

08/14/2024

The Grill'n & Chili'n event is just over a week away!! Here is a list of the vendors that you can visit at the event!!!

Good Vybes Lemonade
Kona Ice
Margie Gross Handmade Goods
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Mercy Wellness
SC Woodcrafts
Doggy Barber
Adore & Joy Permanent Jewelry
Rustic Haven Boutique
Rohnert Park Soccer
Lyon Ranch Rescue and Therapy Animals
The Living Room
The Rotary Club of Rohnert Park Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati
Sonoma State University
Paws for Purple Hearts
20/30 Club Burning Ham
Canine for Companions
Sol Azteca

There will also be music by DJ Rob, and a Beer/Wine booth!
See you on the 25th for an afternoon of fun!!

08/14/2024

Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I'm excited to invite you to the Grill'n & Chili'n Cookoff, a fun-filled community event happening on August 25th from 11 am to 3 pm at the Rohnert Park Community Center at 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park!

Bring your family and friends to enjoy:

Delicious Ribs and Chili: Sample a variety of mouth-watering recipes competing in our cookoff.

Music Entertainment: Enjoy music from DJ Rob during the event.

Craft and Food Vendors: Explore unique products from local vendors and savor a variety of food options.

Family-Friendly Activities: Fun for all ages.

Whether you're a food lover, a supporter of local businesses, or just looking for a great way to spend the day with family and friends, there’s something for everyone at the Grill'n & Chili'n Cookoff!

Mark your calendars and join us for a day of community spirit, tasty treats, and fun activities. We can't wait to see you there!

For more information, feel free to reach out to us more information.

See you on August 25th!

10/03/2018

You don't want to miss this amazing line up of bands to celebrate Rohnert Park's 56th Anniversary! We will complete Founders Day with WonderBread 5! A day full of fun!!

www.wonderbread5.com

10/03/2018

There will be a full day of entertainment! Our second band of the day will be The Rotten Tomotoes!!

Clips of The Rotten Tomatoes playing at the Wednesday Night Market in Downtown Santa Rosa on August 15, 2012.

10/03/2018

Come relax at Founder's Day this Saturday and listen to 3 amazing bands! Kicking off with our Country Band Pauli'es Garage!