Carmichael, CA (MPG) | Story and photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner
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Del Campo High School’s cheerleading squad will be among the youth performers at Carmichael Founder’s Day. The September 24 event marks the community’s 113th anniversary.
CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) – Proudly, the community of Carmichael will celebrate its 113th birthday on September 24th. Live music, performances by youth groups, a car show and children’s activities will bring a carnival atmosphere to Carmichael Park.
Founder’s Day commemorates a 1909 real estate venture of real estate agent Daniel Carmichael. The Georgia-born businessman bought pieces of the old San Juan and Del Paso land grants and carved them into 10-acre blocks. Settlers were offered mini-farms for about $1,000 each. Since then the lots have been much subdivided and although few original houses remain, the streets named by the pioneers Van Alstine, Gibbons, Barrett, Clark, Kenneth, Stanley and Dan Carmichael himself are monuments to the early years of the colony.
History aside, the birthday offers plenty of partying. The area’s largest annual car show will fill part of Carmichael Park with classic motors. In the sound shell area, youth performances will include martial arts, gymnastics and Del Campo High School’s award-winning cheer team. A free children’s zone will offer bounce houses and crafts. Food trucks will provide refreshments.
Ahead of the dates, the Carmichael Improvement District is gathering excitement by encouraging businesses to offer birthday deals. “The 1909 date seems like a good hook for Carmichael’s love,” explains PBID executive Rebekah Evans. “T-shirt PRO is offering to print 24 custom shirts for $190.09. This is a real bargain. Cake, Cake and More Cake bakery is offering a two-layer cake for $19.09. Normally on sale for $40.”
Shoppers can find these and other special offers on the CID website: www.discovercarmichael.com. Deals are available every day up until and including Founders Day.
Festivities on Sept. 24 will begin with a flag presentation at 10 a.m. in Carmichael Park. Sponsors include Buck Family Automotive, Mission Oaks and Carmichael Recreation and Park Districts and the Cappuccino Cruisers Classics Car Club.
Learn more about Carmichael Founder’s Day at www.carmichaelpark.com
