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T-Minus 9 Days to Downtown Farmington Founders Festival

Walker's Tavern, a festival favorite, has become a traditional meeting place for old friends and for impromptu Farmington school reunions.

We're just nine days away from the Downtown Farmington Founders Festival, and we're counting down with a look at one of the event's most popular venues.

For the 21-and-older crowd, Walker’s Tavern is simply the place to see and be seen. Through the years, this beer tent has become a traditional meeting place for old friends and for impromptu high school reunions.

The Farmington Elks will staff the ox roast this year. The menu will feature beef sandwiches, along with an assortment of beers and soft drinks.

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Located in the , Walker's Tavern becomes party central the night before the festival's official start. On July 14, the Mega 80’s will take visitors back a few decades, and on July 15, the Killer Flamingos will entertain festivalgoers with covers of current hits. Local favorite Fifty Amp Fuse closes out the run July 16, playing four decades of rock 'n' roll hits.

All shows begin at 7 p.m., and there is a $5 cover charge each night. Doors open at 5 p.m.

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A list of all Downtown Farmington Founders Festival happenings is online at foundersfestival.com. And keep an eye on Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch for main-stage band profiles. 

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