Events

Kasey Willis - Chairman
Miss Old River Country Entry Form and Information Sheet
This year there has been a category added. Mr. Tiny Tot Old River Country!
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2011 Pie, Cake and Cupcake Bakeoff

Jeanette Green, Chairman

Categories for every age baker. Men are certainly welcome!!!

2011 Pie, Cake, Cupcake Bakeoff Entry Form

2011 Old River-Winfree Founders Day Classic Car & Truck Show & Contest

R & L Auto Chairman and Sponsor

Classic Car & Truck Show & Contest Entry Form

2011 Old River Country Historical Display

Boyce Morris, Chairman and ORWFD Historian

Donations accepted for the Old River Country Museum

Silent Auction at Same Location to Raise Money for the Museum

See the Photos

View the Flyer

TEXAS FALLEN HEROES WALL

Carson George will be bringing the Texas Fallen Heroes Wall to Old River-Winfree Founders Day. You will want to bring your camera! We haven’t confirmed how many days “The Wall” can be with us, so stay in touch for updates.

We may also have all the wonderful portraits by Ken “The Dauber” Pridgeon that you met last year while he was painting Pfc Wesley R. Riggs Portrait.

The wall isn’t just a memorial; it is a headstone, a medal, a history book and a memorial. It’s a permanent portable memorial of sacrifice that when displayed brings reverence, honor and gratitude.

See the Old River-Winfree Community News for more information on this inspirational Wall

Ken "The Dauber" Pridgeon

Ken “The Dauber” Pridgeon will come back to where it all began in July 2010 at last year’s Founders Day.The first Painting of a Fallen Hero that Ken did was Pfc Wesley R. Riggs and the rest is history. The Dauber has made a home for all the Portraits of the Fallen Heroes on Texas Avenue in Baytown, Texas.

Ms Jean L Epperson

Ms. Jean L Epperson Well known author of early Texas history of the Galveston Bay Area. Retired public school teacher who spends her time researching and writing about her favorite subject, early Texas history along the upper Texas coast. Join us for the Book Signing!

Entertainment Saturday Night - THE JOHN FINNEY BAND!

The David's Heart Band and Friends

On Stage Saturday Night from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

This band has made an impression on all those that hear them and Founders Day is proud to have them as part of our celebration. A truly great bunch of guys. Along with Claire Pentecost and her Trio. Whoever else shows up. It will be a night to remember!

Energy City Big Band Swing Sound

Energy City Big Band Swing Sound. Coming from Churches all over Houston, this 14 piece Band will take you back to the days of Bennie Goodman and the Big Band Swing Sound. Sure to be a Crowd Pleaser for those of us a little older than teenagers, it will be an awakening to the younger generations of REAL MUSIC as it should be played. Hear these talented musicians that come from all walks of life with their expertise and commitment! They take Stage 2 at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7th so be there!

View the Flyer and read about Energy City Big Band Swing Sound!

2011 Old River Country Historical Reenactment

Billy Wallace, III Chairman

Historical Reenactment !

See how settlers from the Old River Country lived in the 1800's and stay for the reenactment

See Photos from last year

2011 Vendors

Shari Odom, Chairman

You never know what you are going to find at Founders Day, but there won't be two of the same, that's for sure!

Food Vendor Entry Form

Arts & Craft Vendor Entry Form