Celebrate Queen Creek at Founders’ Day 2026

Every year in September, Queen Creek commemorates the town’s 1989 incorporation with Founders’ Day, which brings the community together to celebrate the town’s history and agricultural roots in an event packed with family-friendly activities, contests and games for all ages.

Founders’ Day 2026 is from 5-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19, at Frontier Family Park, 20039 S. 220th St.

Founders’ Day will offer hands-on agricultural experiences and animal interactions in the FFA Zone, interactive science, technology, engineering and math activities in the 4-H Zone, pie- and watermelon-eating contests, relays, a Nerf Battle Zone, mini golf, carnival games and more, according to a town press release.

Attendees can also cheer on the Queen Creek Fire & Medical and police departments during Battle of the Badge as they go head-to-head in a series of friendly competitions.

Admission to Founders’ Day is free. Wristbands are required to participate in the relays, Nerf Battle Zone, mini golf and carnival games. They can be purchased for $15 on event day at the Live Play Learn Ticket Booth, located at the southwest corner of the multiuse fields. Food and beverages will also be available for purchase. 

Limited parking will be available on-site. Attendees are encouraged to use the free shuttle service available from Central Christian Church, 22505 E. Ocotillo Road. Increased traffic is expected in the area, so attendees are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for travel.

Founders’ Day is a rain-or-shine event. For more information, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/FoundersDay.