A team of basketball players excitedly anticipates a teammate’s winnings on a prize wheel at the 36th Annual Dripping Springs Founders Day Festival, which was held Friday, April 25, through Sunday, April 27, on Mercer Street. The annual event celebrates the founding of the Dripping Springs community in 1850 to generate community spirit and recreation. The Mighty Thomas Carnival was one of several attractions for visitors over the Founders Day weekend.
Community enjoys annual Dripping Springs Founders Day
- 04/30/2025 08:00 AM
Nevin Spinosa, right, owner of Dripping Sweat Fitness, teaches a young lady how to do a curtsy lunge.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Founders Day-goers took a break from the vendors and carnival to enjoy one of several performers over the weekend.
Author: PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY
The Dripping Springs Founders Day Festival celebration hosted more than 600 vendors, including food, homemade crafts, business, food and more, over the weekend.
Author: PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY
The Cunningham Sisters serenade the crowd during the annual Dripping Springs Founders Day Festival weekend Saturday, April 26. The event aims to honor heritage and pioneer spirit in the three-day celebration.
Author: PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY
Community members prepare to play a game at the Founders Day Mighty Thomas Carnival, only one of many attractions for visitors.
Author: PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY
A father joins his daughter, along with her peers, for the frog drop ride at the carnival. Together, they all scream and enjoy the thrill.
Author: PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY
A father joins his daughter, along with her peers, for the frog drop ride at the carnival. Together, they all scream and enjoy the thrill.
Author: PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY
The Mighty Thomas Carnival was one of several attractions for visitors over the Founders Day weekend. The annual event celebrates the founding of the Dripping Springs community in 1850 to generate community spirit and recreation.
Author: PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY
The Mighty Thomas Carnival was one of several attractions for visitors over the Founders Day weekend. The annual event celebrates the founding of the Dripping Springs community in 1850 to generate community spirit and recreation.
Author: PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY
A team of basketball players excitedly anticipates their teammate’s winnings on a prize wheel at the 36th Annual Dripping Springs Founders Day Festival, which was held Friday, April 25, through Sunday, April 27, on Mercer Street.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
