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Founders Day Festival Set for Feb. 22

The UK Alumni Association invites the community to celebrate the University of Kentucky’s 159th birthday on Feb. 22, 2024, at the UK Founders Day Festival. The annual festival will take place on the second floor of the Gatton Student Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET.  

The third annual UK Founders Day Festival commemorates the day John Bryan Bowman founded the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky University in 1865. The event includes a variety of activities, games, giveaways, snacks and music. Attendees also have a chance to win an exclusive UK Founders Day T-shirt.  

The event is open to the campus and community, offering an opportunity to commemorate and honor the rich history of the University of Kentucky. Admission is free, and additional details can be found at www.ukalumni.net/FoundersDay.

Check out photos from the UK Founders Day Festival in 2022 and 2023 on our blog.

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