A Founders Day Preview

Residents expected to pack Central Street tomorrow from Town Hall toward the Iron Works as Saugus celebrates

  (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued by the Town Manager’s Office this week as Saugus prepared for its biggest community and fund-raising event of the year.)

Town Manager Scott Crabtree is pleased to announce the return of Founders Day on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Saugus Town Hall and continuing down Central Street and Taylor Street.

Founders Day will once again offer residents the opportunity to come together to show their Saugus pride while they stroll past more than 100 booths set up for the celebration.

Vendors at booths will sell handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing and various items. Local civic groups will share important information about what they do and how residents can get involved. The Saugus Police Department, Saugus Fire Department, Saugus Health Department and representatives from numerous organizations and businesses will also be on hand for Founders Day.

Visitors can scoop up meals and tasty treats from 10 different food booths that will be run by Saugus school groups and youth organizations. Proceeds from food purchases will help to support student activities throughout the school year.

Families will have a blast checking out the fun student-run booths that will feature games such as a dunk tank, fast pitch, pie-in-the-face, and more, as well as many raffles and giveaways.

The Founders Day entertainment schedule for the stage in front of Saugus Town Hall will be as follows:

• 9 a.m.: Flag Raising/Opening
• 9-10:30 a.m.: Memory Laners
• 10:30-11 a.m.: Tiger Institute Tae Kwon Do
• 11 a.m. to noon: Theatre Company of Saugus
• Noon to 1 p.m.: Saugus Persons of the Year 2025
• 1:15-2:45 p.m.: TBD
• Throughout the Day: DJ Scott Elias will provide music and sound

Town Manager Crabtree thanked all of the town employees and volunteers whose contributions make Founders Day such a big success, including those from the Youth & Recreation Department, Police Department, Fire Department, Department of Public Works, Building Maintenance, Health Department, and the Solid Waste/Recycling Department.

“Founder’s Day is a cherished tradition that brings together current and former Saugus residents year after year,” said Town Manager Crabtree. “It’s a highlight of our community calendar, and I’m looking forward to a big turnout for this must-attend event that helps make Saugus such a special place to call home.”