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Updated 07/20/2024 13 - 20 July 2024 - Bangor, Pennsylvania Fayette City & Washington Twp Fire Companies hosting the 86th Annual Fayette Co. Firefighters Convention. Community is invited to come and watch the fire companies compete against each other in this favorite event and also are welcome to compete in the corn hole tournament. Sat. 7/13 Battle of the Barrel noon, Corn Hole Tourn., 3 pm Sun. 7/14 Memorial Service First Christian Church, Second St. 3 pm Mon. 7/15 Tug of war & truck pulls Tues. 7/16 Bucket Brigade & kids Bucket Brigade Wed. 7/17 FF Challenge, kids battle of the barrel & kids night Thu. 7/18 Gear Scramble & Forcible Entry Fri. 7/19 Car show Sat. 7/20 Meeting 10 am, parade lineup 3 pm, step off 4 pm
18 (Thursday) July 2024 - New Hartford, New York New Hartford FD 20th Annual Fire Truck Spectacular, 6 - 9 pm. Please note we are moving to Sangertown Square near the former Macy's for this year's Fire Truck Spectacular. We invite individual owners of antique apparatus to participate. 8 food trucks will be there and we are working on some additional features to celebrate our 20th anniversary. To register visit https://tinyurl.com/4f5hxfcp Contact nhfdtruckshow@nhfd.com https://tinyurl.com/4phe2fpy https://tinyurl.com/2p9e2jyd
20 July 2024 - Meriden, Connecticut 13th Annual Silver City Fire Fest. Fire Fest is back for 2024! Sponsored by, Connecticut Fire Photographers Association, Meriden Firelighters Benevolent Society & Southern CT Antique Fire Apparatus Collectors. A day for buffs, firefighters, emergency vehicle model builders & collectors, apparatus and photographers. Location North Italian Club, 43 Thorpe Ave., 9 am - 3. Admission adults $5, children 12 & under free. Vendor booths $50 for a 4 X 10 table. https://tinyurl.com/v2ufunhv https://tinyurl.com/y3n26tvv https://tinyurl.com/mrzuh2ny
20 July 2024 - North Attleboro, Massachusetts Every year the North Attleboro Firefighters Kids Day Association., sponsors a fire truck parade with fire apparatus from all over Southern New England. For those participating we have awards in multiple catergories. This years parade staging begins at 10 am at Mason Field on Elm Street. Parade start is 11 am. Contact naffkidsday@gmail.com http://nakidsday.com/Parade.php
21 July 2024 - Hinsdale, Massachusetts Hinsdale Volunteer firemen’s Association, Firemen’s Parade & Muster. Parade 12:30 pm, muster 1 pm. Events: 5 man ladder, dry hose, midnight alarm, portable pump, pumping, oil fire & fire truck display. All events are N.E.M.A. ruled. Any questions contact Doug Olds occfire@msn.com
25 - 27 July 2024 - Caledonia, New York 125th WNYVFA Convention hosted by the Avon & Caledonia Fire Departments. Sat. 7/27: Antique Fire Muster 2 - 5 pm. Followed by the grand parade @JW Jones Hall - 353 Leicester St.,Caledonia. Fire Apparatus Display, Drafting, Firematic Flea Market, Kids Activities, Apparatus Judging & Competition Awards. Auction & food trucks. Come See Fire Apparatus Past and Present. Fun for the whole Family. For questions contact Tony DeMarco at 585.259.8847 or email: Mitey8847@yahoo.com Deadline for registration July 1. To register visit https://tinyurl.com/57zzdey7 http://tinyurl.com/a9f3jkzr facebook.com/AvonNYFD facebook.com/caledoniaFD
26 - 27 July 2024 - Frankenmuth, Michigan 27th Annual Great Lakes SPAAMFAA Chapter Fire Muster & Firematic Flea Market. Apparatus, flea market registration (deadline 7/22/24) & t-shirt purchase link Friday July 26 2 pm to 6:00 pm Registration 5 - 9 pm: Meet & Greet at Park Pavilion with Food Truck on Site. . 9 pm: Drivers meeting & Popular Evening Night Light Cruise departing park after dusk Saturday, July 27 8 - 10 am Registration 10:30 am Driver's Meeting 10:45 am Parade Line up 11 am - Parade through Frankenmuth with Opening Ceremonies and flag raising to follow. Mass pumping. Contacts Eileen Moelker Eileen.moelker@gmail.com Bill Rausch br3612345@gmail.com 248.625.8924 or Ken Tappen firetaterrhfd@comcast.net 810-512-4044 https://tinyurl.com/ms6d4x8v http://gliafaa.org
26 - 27 July 2024 - Stuyvesant, New York Starting Friday July 26th and 27th Stuyvesant Fire Company will be hosting the 99th annual Columbia County Volunteer Firefighters Association Convention. On Saturday July 27th the grounds will once again be open at the fire house beginning at 2 pm. This is a FREE parade and concert and is open to anyone who would like to attend. Both days of the convention food vendors will be on site for those wishing to purchase food. Event schedule for Saturday is as follows: 1 pm Parade Line Up begins on Route 9J North of 26A 2 pm Parade Step Off, the parade will proceed South on Route 9J to Route 26A and ending at the Stuyvesant Fire House 3 pm Following the parade Joe Adee & The Lug Nuts will be taking stage and performing a concert. Parking at Stuyvesant Town Park, 87 County Route 26A. Buses will be on hand & providing transport to & from the parking area. After the concert has completed trophies will be distributed to winning Fire Companies in attendance. https://tinyurl.com/yvrtm6dv https://tinyurl.com/bdjcvctn
26 - 28 July 2024 - Iron river, Michigan 129th Annual Upper Peninsula Volunteer Firefighters Tournament hosted by the West Iron FD. If you are in the area, make sure to stop by our booth on Saturday to say hello. https://tinyurl.com/255x2bvf http://www.facebook.com/wicfd
27 July 2024 - East Hampton, New York The East Hampton Fire Department will be celebrating our 125th Anniversary 10 am with a parade on Main St., followed by an after party in Herrick Park with music, food, beverages, anti fire trucks & activities for the kids. For more info: 631.324.0124 ehfdchiefs@gmail.com http://easthamptonfiredepartment.org/
27 July 2024 - Frankenmuth, Michigan Michigan Heroes Museum presents 10th Annual Warrior Appreciation Rally. Join us for a FREE family celebration and lunch for all active duty and former military, police, EMS, firefighters, doctors, nurses and frontline workers and their families! Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, activities, displays, vehicles, military and police resource booths, and games for all age. Frankenmuth River Place Shops, 725 Main Street., 11 am - 4 pm rain or shine. Email Larry Schluckebier frankenmuth.warrior.rally@gmail.com or call 989.652.6823 or 989.823.2078 for more informationl FB event page https://tinyurl.com/4tcb82sd
28 July 2024 - Newberg, Oregon Newberg Old Fashioned Festival Classic Fire Apparatus Show & Grand Parade. Co-sponsored by Newberg Old Fashioned Festival & the Pacific NW Chapter of SPAAMFAA. Renne Field 6th & Blaine Streets., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., (weather permitting). Includes a wide variety of classic fire equipment, the Noon Siren Wail, the Junior Firefighter Challenge Course, and more. Grand Parade on Saturday morning through the streets of town. To register your vehicle for the parade, visit the Festival website https://tinyurl.com/4wntjyp3 Hurry, space is limited. More info contact mychal.wickam@tvfr.com https://tinyurl.com/2r3zaaf8 newbergoldfashionedfestival.org
28 July 2024 - Wall, New Jersey The Monmouth County Fire Museum will hold a photo session with our fleet of antique fire apparatus. Event will take place 10 am at our Fire Museum. Camp Evans (Info Age) property Marconi Road and Monmouth Blvd. $20 donation will get you full access to the museum campus and breakfast. We looking forward to seeing you. https://tinyurl.com/yfzjr3sf monmouthfiremuseum.org
31 July - 3 August 2024 - Hagerstown, Maryland 123rd Cumberland Valley Volunteer FA Convention & Parade. Host Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway, MD. There is a room block at Country Inn & Suite, 17612 Valley Mall Rd., Hagerstown. Reservations can be made by calling 301.582.5003 and mention CVVFA. Apparatus Muster & Fire Memorabilia Sale on Saturday, August 3. (See details under 3 August listing below) Muster registration https://tinyurl.com/3sn8b4m5 For complete schedule visit https://tinyurl.com/3b6kc554 cvvfa.org facebook.com/cvvfa.org https://tinyurl.com/y5empjzd
2 August (Friday) 2024 - Ossining, New York 69th Westchester County Volunteer Firefighter’s parade. Hosted by the Ossining Fire Dept., at 7 pm. The route is down Croton Ave (RT133) to S.Highland to Main St. It ends on the riverside of the train station. info@ossiningfire.org http://ossiningfire.org/ http://facebook.com/ossiningfire
2 - 6 August 2024 - Owensburg, Kentucky 2024 Kentucky Firefighters Assoc., Conference 2024 Kentucky Firefighters Assoc., Conference. Aug. 2, Fire Truck Display behind Bluegrass Museum, Aug 3 Seminar, Aug 5 Golf outing. kfa2024.com
3 August 2024 - Hagerstown, Maryland Join The Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway and the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firefighters Assoc., for an Apparatus Muster and Memorabilia Sale during the celebration of the 123rd Annual Convention of theCVVFA & the 75th Anniversary of the Volunteer Fire Company of Halfway. Time: 9 am - 3:30 pm. Location: 17301 Valley Mall Rd. in the J.C. Penney parking lot. For complete schedule visit https://tinyurl.com/3b6kc554 For further details, please email 123cvvfaconvention@gmail.com or call 301.660.3030
4 August 2024 - Pennsauken, New Jersey Cradle of Liberty Antique Fire Apparatus Assoc.,(CLAFAA) Annual Muster & Firematic Flea Market. Cooper River Park, North Park Dr., & Airport Highway. All companies and private owners are welcome to static display apparatus or draft from the shore of the Cooper River. All apparatus must be registered to participate. Pre-registration $5 per apparatus, Muster Day $10 per apparatus. Firematic Vendor Spaces are also available at $25.00 for each 20' x 20' space and Truck Corral Spaces are available at $35 each for each apparatus advertised for sale. Email clafaa.muster@gmail.com to pre-register an apparatus or to reserve a vendor space for the muster. All apparatus must present a current motor vehicle registration and proof of insurance for inspection when checking in on muster day. All motorized apparatus must also have a set of wheel checks and an operational portable fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 10-B:C, https://tinyurl.com/mr4254t4 http://facebook.com/CLAFAA
4 August 2024 - Alliance, Ohio Alliance Firefighter Local 480 Pump-in & Muster. Glamorgan Castle, 1000 block of S. Union Ave. This is our 40th year! We are looking to bring back some classic trucks, to pump, and showcase alongside our modern trucks! This event is free, with food vendors on grounds. We will also hold a parade at 1 pm. Any questions contact wkinser@alliancefiredepartment.com
7 - 11 August 2024 - Brandy Station, Virginia Brandy Station VFD Fair & Parade. Parade Aug., 8, 6:30 pm. Parade entry form & list of awards visit https://tinyurl.com/yc65bemj Questions bvdparade1202@gmail.com
7 - 12 August 2024 - Fairchance, Pennsylvania Fairchance VFD is hosting the Western PA Firemen’s Assoc., Convention. Battle of the Barrel: 8 a.m. on Sat., August 10. Parade: Saturday, August 10. Apparatus judging will be at 12 p.m., with the parade beginning at 4 p.m. Convention hotel recommendation: Hilton Garden Inn, 555 Synergy Drive, Uniontown, PA 15401. Phone number is 724.434. 7200. https://tinyurl.com/4bhfzjnt wpfa.org
8 -10 August 2024 - Niagara Falls, New York FASNY ’s 152nd Convention. This year, the Annual Convention will be held at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Calling all antique fire apparatus! Display your vintage firefighting equipment for free at the spacious Niagara Falls USA . Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis! Secure your spot by emailing convention@fasny.com or calling 518.434.0987 https://tinyurl.com/23zxzyj2 https://tinyurl.com/48prx2a9
9 - 10 August 2024 - Dallastown, Pennsylvania Firefighter’s Assoc., of York County PA Convention & Parade. Host is Yoe (now SAFER) as they consolidated with Southern Area Fire and Emergency Rescue - SAFER. Yoe is commemorating their 125th Anniversary. Parade 8/10 at noon. Come out for a day of fun, fellowship & fire trucks. Kids games, fire safety displays & firefighter challenge.
10 August 2024 - East Marion, New York East Marion Fire Dept., 125th Anniversary antique fire truck display, 1 - 4 pm & parade, 6 pm. Parade will commence at 6 pm down Main Road (Route 25) in East Marion to the East Marion Fire Department. All attendees/public are invited back to the firehouse for refreshments, music, dancing and a drone show at 10 pm. Questions contact Frank Thorp III at the East Marion FD, 631.477.0539 or email emfdchiefs@gmail.com https://tinyurl.com/m75yc7y8
10 August 2024 - Kingston, New York Volunteer Firemen’s Hall & Museum of Kingston 20th Annual Antique Fire Engine Muster. 10 am - 3 pm. Antique, vintage & new emergency vehicles. Free hot dogs & soda. For info contact Mark Berthiaume 845.430.2464 Email vfmuseumofkingston@gmail.com A closing parade will start at 3pm. https://tinyurl.com/2d2fmar3 https://tinyurl.com/mr2769tx
10 August 2024 - Island Park, New York Island Park VFD 2nd Battalion Parade & 100th Anniversary Celebration Contact chiefs@islandparkfd.org https://tinyurl.com/3cfwue2p https://tinyurl.com/427h5fba
10 August 2024 - Monroe, New Jersey Monroe Twp VFC #1 - Station 51, 75th Anniversary. Fun, food, games, free admission. Fire truck parade, judging 9 am - noon. Step off 12:15 pm. starting at Veterans Park, 61 Avenue K and ends at Thompson Park, followed by 75th festivities starting at 2 pm and fireworks at sundown. https://tinyurl.com/yuubm2ts http://facebook.com/mtvfc51
16 August (Friday) 2024 - Greenville, Michigan Greenville Department of Public Safety Annual Fireman’s Parade, held every 3rd weekend (Friday) in August. Meet & Greet 6:30 pm. Parade at 8 pm. Meet at Greenville High School 111 N. Hillcrest St. First round will be silent to remember/ tribute the fallen. The second round will be all light and sirens! We are looking for older fire apparatus to join our local fireman’s parade! Privately owned apparatus are welcome. Old and new are welcome! Questions contact Zach Ensing ensingz@yahoo.com 616.232.9856
16 (Friday) August 2024 - Alma, Michigan Alma District Fire Department, Fire Truck Light Parade. Join us for our 151st year celebration. Fire Truck Light Parade through downtown Alma at dusk. Meet at 525 E. Superior St., by 8 pm for registration. Fire trucks only, no personal vehicles. Please RSVP by 8/9/24 to JSNYDER129@yahoo.com or JSWATON@myalam.org http://facebook.com/AlmaDistrictFire
17 August 2024 - Frederick, Maryland The F.S.K. Car Club in conjunction with the Frederick County Fire Museum, 39th Annual Vehicle Show. Rain date 8/18/24. Special attraction Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum “mini-muster.” Frederick County antique & current operational fire apparatus, hand and horse drawn pumpers, etc. Benefiting Camp Jamie, Alzheimer's Assoc., & Rose Hill Manor Children's Museum. Location: Rose Hill Museum & Historic Park,1611 N. Market St. Registration 8 am - noon, voting 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Individual apparatus owners are welcome. Suggested donation: $10 pre-registration before Aug 10* or $15 day of show per vehicle or space. Vendor spaces available. Info: Call or text Jerry 240.285.7729 or Skip at 240.422.0368 https://tinyurl.com/mr2c4p4v frederickmdfiremuseum.org
17 August 2024 - Monongahela, Pennsylvania Tri State Antique Fire Assoc., 39th Annual Antique Fire Muster and Firematic Flea Market at the beautiful Monongahela Aquatorium riverfront entertainment facility, 9 am to 2 pm. This is free and open to the public. There will be Antique Fire Trucks, Kid Firefighter Challenge Course , Food and Drinks by local Fire Departments, Fire Hall Flea Market and other vendors. Follow our Facebook pages for more details https://tinyurl.com/bp7jn5ck www.facebook.com/tsafea
17 August 2024 - Lowell, Indiana Lowell VFD 1st Antique Fire Truck Muster. Mill Street from Commercial Street, 7 am - 3 pm. Individual apparatus owners are encouraged to bring their antiques. For more info contact Dwight (Ike) Reacher 219.696.0470 http://facebook.com/FDLowell http://lowellvfd.com
18 August 2024 - Millville, New Jersey Glasstown Antique Fire Brigade (GAFB) 43rd Annual Fire Apparatus Show & Muster. Wheaton Arts, 1000 Village Dr., 10 am - 4 pm. Registration 8 - 10 am, rain or shine. Firematic flea market. Vendor spaces $20, bring own table & chairs. Apparatus and Flea Market Registration contact Diana/Dan Ford gafb@verizon.net Muster chair John Burzchelli No open fires or pets allowed. FREE admission to muster. http://tinyurl.com/mw9j4rnj www.gafb.net
24 August 2024 - Hanover, Pennsylvania Pleasant Hill VFC 3rd Annual Antique Fire Apparatus Muster. Location carnival grounds 3003 Baltimore Pike. All are welcome! Registration 8:30 am, show starts 10 am. Awards at 2 pm. Static antique fire apparatus display (12 classes, plus best appearing in service “99 or older) Every class will have a 1st and 2nd place award. Deadline for registration July 27th. Kids activities, raffles and outdoor firematic flea market. Breakfast & lunch will be available to purchase from the fire company. Classes are as follows: Non Motorized 1939 and older (Motorized) 1940-49 1950-59 1960-69 1970-79 1980-89 1990-99 Ladder Mini/Brush EMS Support vehicle Contact Dale Hartman dalehart@comcast.net 717.524.8800 https://tinyurl.com/2p9bmja9 https://tinyurl.com/ypkb7fkp
24 August 2024 - Wall Twp., New Jersey Monmouth County Fire Museum Car & Fire Truck Show. Location Historic Camp Evans., 2201 Macaroni Rd., 11 am - 3 pm. Pre-registration $15, day of $20. All benefits benefit the Southern Fire Museum. For registration info evansfirestation2@gmailcom https://tinyurl.com/yfzjr3sf http://Monmouthfiremuseum.org
24 August 2024 - Fort Wayne, Indiana Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum, 50th Anniversary, Antique Fire Truck Show, 10 am - 3 pm. Only trucks 50 years or older. Registration form available here https://tinyurl.com/j4ckjd58 Questions Denny Giere 260.402.5226 Museum 260-426-0051
24 August 2024 - Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania Muster & Car Show. Your hosts Wyndmoor Hose Co No 1 & the Springfield Twp., Police Benevolent Association. Location Wyndmoor Hose 1043 Willow Grove Ave., 3 - 7 pm. Custom Trophies, Beer Garden, Food Trucks, great raffles and awesome cars, trucks, motorcycles and fire trucks. Registration form at this link https://tinyurl.com/4ym3cwjz
24 August 2024 - Westville, Nova Scotia, Canada Westville Fire-Rescue 150th Anniversary Muster. Memorial Service - Fire Apparatus Show 'n Shine - Demos - Live Entertainment - Free Admission. Victoria Park, next to the fire station 2020 Queen St., 9 am - 3 pm. Questions contact Tom Steele55@hotmail.com 902.396.7173 https://tinyurl.com/54ecjp6u https://tinyurl.com/pttxvy9p
24 August 2024 - Ypsilanti, Michigan Michigan Firehouse Museum muster. Riverside Park, 2 E. Cross St., 10 am - 2pm. No pre-registration is required, and the event is free"More details to follow. info@michiganfirehousemuseum.org https://tinyurl.com/mr2eay7n http://michiganfirehousemuseum.org
31 August 2024 - Dayton, Ohio Miami Valley Antique Fire Apparatus Assoc., SPAAMFAA chapter presents their 27th annual Antique Fire Apparatus Show/Muster. Location: Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd. We invite you to participate by displaying your antique fire apparatus. Bring the entire family for a “step back in time” at this wonderful historic park. More details when available. Visit us on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/y75s93v8
31 August 2024 - High Point, North Carolina Three Alarm FC Summer Blaze & Market. 8019 Clinard Farms Rd., 9 am. Equipment, collectibles, parts & related items for antique & classic fire apparatus. Admission $5, 12 and under free. Vendors $25 for 10 X 10 booth. Outdoor/indoor spaces, tents are acceptable, tables available to rent. Food & refreshments available for purchase. Contact 919.358.4651 More info https://tinyurl.com/2f9yj6kr
31 August 2024 - Rainelle, West Virginia Rainelle VFD, East Rainelle Fireman’s Muster & Parade. Parade at noon, line-up Industrial Park 11 am. Route Main St., end 11th St. Any Antiques in the Southern WV area we’d like to have you attend Labor Day Weekend! Following parade Firemen Field events, Meadow River Community Park: hose cart relay, tug of war & water battle. http://facebook.com/rainellefire
1 September 2024 - Paragon, Indiana The Rodger Birchfield Memorial Antique Fire Engine Show. To be held on Labor Day weekend in conjunction with the Paragon VFD &100th Paragon homecoming festival. Location: 101 E.Union St., 10 am. More details when available. Any questions contact mtfd363@gmail.com
5 - 7 September 2024 - Burnsville, Minnesota Burnsville Festival, Fire Muster & Parade. Parade 11 am. Spread the word & get ready for an unforgettable experience! Water display, City Hall Parking Lot, by the Minnesota Fire Engine Club. Fri., 6 - 10 pm. Sat., noon - 10 pm. Stay tuned for updates, sneak peeks, & all the details as we gear up for another great event in 2024! Let the countdown begin! Parade registration https://tinyurl.com/b2tssjmw parade@burnsvillefestival.org https://tinyurl.com/mrydcprv http://www.burnsvillefestival.org
6 - 7 September 2024 - Montrose, Pennsylvania 94th Northeastern Pennsylvania Volunteer Firemen's Federation (NEPVFF) Annual Convention. Hosted by United FC, 77 Monument St. https://tinyurl.com/22258n64 Sept. 7 , parade line-up 1 - 2 pm, prompt start 2 pm.
7 September 2024 - Lutherville, Maryland Honoring our Heroes Motor Muster at the Fire Museum of Maryland, 1301-R York Road, Lutherville, MD 10 am - 3 pm. See antique & modern fire engines as we salute Fire, Police & EMS. Free admission. To register apparatus, please email Steve at sgheaver@firemuseummd.org www.firemuseummd.org 410.321.7500
**Note change of location 7 September 2024 - Cleveland, Ohio Western Reserve Fire Buffs Assoc. of Northeast Ohio and the Western Reserve Fire Museum at Cleveland’s Antique Fire Engine Show and Safety Day 10 am - 2 pm. Merwin’s Wharf/Rivergate Park 1785 Merwin Ave. Free admission. Apparatus owners are welcome. We will have registration information soon. Fire engines with pumping demonstrations along the Cuyahoga River.Planned events include displays by the Cleveland FD, US Coast Guard,MetroHealth Medical Center, children’s activities, & a performance by The Cleveland Firefighters Memorial Pipes & Drums. Email WRFBA1972@gmail.com Registration https://tinyurl.com/3529dcvf For more details https://tinyurl.com/2ys95n2s http://tinyurl.com/yzmmxk54 http://tinyurl.com/437p7sr6
7 September 2024 - Warrenton, Virginia Warrenton Volunteer FC, 100th Anniversary Firefighters Parade. Parade start 2 pm at Main Street., end Fauquier High School. Line-up begins at noon. Cash prizes & awards for various categories. Entry deadline 8/7/24. To register visit https://tinyurl.com/ywar6wrh Contact parade100@warrentonfire.org
13 (Friday) September 2024 - Old Forge, New York Goodsell Museum Blitz Buggy & Little Mo Truck Muster, 2993 State Route 28. Noon - 5 pm. Join us at the Goodsell Museum for a Blitz Buggy & Little Mo Fire Truck Muster! This is a free event & everyone is welcome to attend to view various examples of these unique fire trucks that were designed and made in Old Forge/Thendara in the 1940's - 1960’s. Contact towebbhistorical@gmail.com https://tinyurl.com/2wv8hh9j https://tinyurl.com/3necytxb
13 -14 September 2024 - Wildwood, New Jersey New Jersey State firemen’s Convention & Parade. Parade 9/14/24, 2 pm. Registration is required. For registration form & judging categories visit https://tinyurl.com/e7cd6m2y Vendor registration https://tinyurl.com/2n4zeeht Parade starts at Cresse and New Jersey Avenue and proceed North on New Jersey Avenue to 20th St. in North Wildwood. Friday & Saturday NJ Fire Expo - Apparatus & Equipment Display Montgomery & Ocean Aves(across from convention hall) Friday 8 am - 6 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 1 pm info@njfireexpo.com http://jfireexpo.com
13 - 15 September 2024 - Waterville, Maine Waterville Fire-Rescue is hosting the 2024 Maine Fire Convention. Location: Waterville Convention Center, 123 Main St. On Saturday, September 14th, starting at 9 am, we will have a large parade. It will feature fire trucks new and old from around the state. The route will be down College Ave and end at the Head of the Falls on Front St. Also join us on Saturday afternoon as we take over Main St. We will have two muster events going at the same time. Antique Muster and Modern Day Muster. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow firefighters, learn new skills, and celebrate the proud tradition of firefighting in Maine. Registration is now open. Visit http://fireconvention.com/ for activities and details
14 September 2024 - Reynoldsburg, Ohio We are happy to say that after a year hiatus due to construction, the Fire Marshal Festival at the Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is back on at the SFM campus, 8895 E. Main St. We would love to see a strong turnout of antique fire apparatus; it is one of the highlights of the day. Individuals wanting to bring apparatus to the grounds are asked to arrive by 9 am to set up for a 10 am start time & end time 3 pm. This is a save the date reminder with more details coming closer to the event itself. If interested in bringing an antique apparatus, please email me at ken.klouda@com.ohio.gov and I will make sure to correspond with you directly.
CANCELED 14 September 2024 - Lake Milton, Ohio Ohio Thin Red Line Festival, noon - 5 pm, Milton Tw., FD monster trucks, vendors, Bomb Squad & more. Proceeds to benefit Milton Two., FD & Ohio Branch Search & Rescue. http://facebook.com/OhioThinRedLine
14 September 2024 - Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania Schuylkill Historical Fire Society Open House & Flea Market, 9 am - 2 pm. Our Mahanoy facility, 11 White Owl Dr. New equipment, Shenandoah Museum tour, apparatus sale & display & food will be available. All day kids event Touch-a truck! Contact Matt Swartz 570.590.4034 swartzy_4302@yahoo.com https://tinyurl.com/mwr6y4at http://theshfs.org
14 September 2024 - Alexandria, Virginia Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Assoc., is celebrating their 250th Anniversary with a non-motorized antique fire apparatus muster. This free event will be held in Alexandria in front of the vintage 1855 firehouse at 107 South Alfred St. Hours will be 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Set-up for exhibitors will begin at 6:00 am. The event will showcase hand-drawn and horse-drawn hose carts, hose carriages, hand-pumpers, & other firefighting apparatus from the 1700’s and 1800’s. Contact Bill Kehoe secretary kehoefd@aol.com http://www.friendshipfireco.org/
14 September 2024 - Raleigh, North Carolina Raleigh Fire Museum fire apparatus muster & more, in conjunction with our regular, second-Saturday fire museum opening. Kiefer Training Center, 105 Kiefer Center Dr. Visitor hours 10 am - 2 pm. Participant set-up starts at 7 am. Space will be limited, however, and priority will be given to antique rigs. Registration form available at this link https://tinyurl.com/3fn3665r Deadline for registration 9/1/24. To participate, contact John Rehbock rehbockjohn406@gmail.com. 919.369.4060 https://tinyurl.com/f88ewvky http://Raleighfiremuseum.org
14 September 2024 - Brewster, New York Brewster Fire Dept., parade, 2 pm. North Brewster Rd.,Route 312, Brewster FD Station 1.
15 September 2024 - Wildwood, New Jersey The Wildwood VFC #1 Fire Apparatus Muster. 10 am - 2 pm. Location: Burk & Ocean Aves. All private apparatus owners and companies are invited to display apparatus. More details when available. Contact Greg Neill 609.675.3595
21 September 2024 - Lee, Massachusetts Berkshire Chapter of SPAAMFAA Parade & Truck Show. Lee Bank parking lot,75 Park St., 9 am - 4 pm. Registration form available here https://tinyurl.com/3r6c3nc6 Registration to participate in the show is due by August 1, 2024, there is no registration fee. Food & T-shirts will be available for sale. Admission is free! A portion of our sales local will be donated to charities. Please Contact Dani at dtoomey790@gmail.com or visit BerkshireSPAAMFAA.org Web site https://tinyurl.com/kz34p9y3
21 September 2024 - Lakewood , Colorado West Metro Fire Rescue’s 29th Annual Family Fire Muster. 10 am - 2 pm. West Metro Fire Rescue Training Center & Fire Station #10 located at 3535 S. Kipling Street. Event parking will be at D'Evelyn Jr-Sr High School, 10359 W Nassau Ave, Denver, with a school bus shuttle to get you to the event! This is a free event. This event is a community-favorite event aimed at educating people of all ages about the importance of fire safety, injury prevention, and what to do in case of emergencies with FUN and interactive experiences. We have bouncy houses, slides, obstacle courses, photo spots, and so much more! Come be a firefighter with us for a day and leave better prepared to prevent injuries, plan for emergencies, and remain safe in your home, at school, in the car, while walking/biking in your community, etc. This is a free event. We just ask that you keep your pets at home, no animals (except service animals) are permitted on site. pio@westmetrofire.org https://tinyurl.com/4w9jt3er https://tinyurl.com/yeyjewa7
22 September 2024 - Salisbury, Massachusetts New England Veterans Fireman's League, Fireman's Handtub Muster. Elm & Park Sts., 1 - 4 pm Part of Salisbury Days. http://tinyurl.com/36fpmw73
22 September 2024 - West Sacramento, California 21st Annual Northern California Fire Equipment and Memorabilia Swap Meet. Your hosts Pioneer Mutual H & L Society, Sacramento Regional Fire Museum & California SPAAMFAA. Location: Sacramento Regional Fire Museum, 8 am - 2 pm, set up starts at 7 am. Vendor space $30, preregistration ends 9/11/24. Registration day of event is $40. Limited to FD related items only. To reserve a space or information contact Gil Aymeric or Randy Wootton 916.859.4181 or pmhls.swapmeet@gmail.com
24 - 28 September 2024 - Richmond, Virginia International Fire Buffs Association (IFBA) Convention. Your host Metro Richmond Flying Squad. Complimentary MRFS Shuttles to Downtown, Capitol Square, Carytown and Shockoe Slip (ample restaurants and shops) Offered tours: Firehouse visits with photo opportunities, Bus trip to Richmond Firehouse # 1 7 St Johns Church on historic Church Hill & more. Saturday: Bus Trip to Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum for a self-guided tour of over 125,000 square feet of antique trucks, tractors, fire apparatus, motorcycles and automobiles. Fire Muster presented by Old Dominion Historical Fire Society in rear parking lot of Museum. For complete itinerary visit https://tinyurl.com/7ahfsdkp For online registration visit. https://tinyurl.com/mwe64cws IFBA2024@gmail.com https://rvaflyingsquad.com/
27 (Friday) September 2024 - Canton, Michigan Priority One’s 14th Light Up the Night Emergency Vehicle Car Show & Charity Fundraiser, 6 - 9 pm. We'll be handing out exclusive 14th Annual Awards to the winners as well as commemorative dash plaques to all registered vehicles! Vehicles must be registered via this link https://tinyurl.com/2v8x2fnw Raffle Prizes, Silent Auction, Grand Prizes, Food/Drinks and more! We invite you to come hungry and ready to help an amazing group of people in our industry! We will be posting lots of updates in our Facebook event page, so don't forget to put yourself down as "GOING" or "INTERESTED" to keep up with everything. https://tinyurl.com/yzvraukw Questions info@priority1emergency.com
28 September 2024 - Herculaneum, Missouri 30th Annual Jeffco Fire Engine Rally, 10 am - 3 pm. Herculaneum City Park, 776 Joachim Ave. The rally begins with a parade of fire and EMS apparatus at 9:00 am. The parade will begin at the St. Pius X High School and travel north on Highway 61-67 to the fairgrounds in Herculaneum. The rally will feature numerous fire apparatus and EMS vehicles on display, firefighter competitions, firefighter demonstrations, air rescue helicopters, kids activities, vendor booths & more. Food, drink and other concessions will be available for purchase. The event is open to the public and is free of charge. Watch our pages for updates. https://tinyurl.com/vhx5whmr https://tinyurl.com/3u26nrtn
28 September 2024 - Uniondale, New York Antique Fire Apparatus Muster to benefit The Nassau County Firefighters Museum. Held at Museum Row 10 am - 5 pm. Our mission is to have a fund raiser that promotes Fire Service participation, raises public awareness & showcases our local vintage apparatus while celebrating the living history of the free service. Antique fire apparatus display, judging & free admission to museum. Flea Market spaces available. For more info: Peter Glavas pglavas@albertsonfire.com Donald McIntosh cpfd1910@gmail.com or Kevin McElynn ncfiremuseum.org http://tinyurl.com/5n8zp8kv
28 September 2024 - Hamburg, Pennsylvania Union FC No. 1 of Hamburg & Schuylkill Historical Fire Society presents Hahn Motors Reunion & Muster. Parade lineup 9 am at Hamburg High School, 700 Windsor St.. Step-off 11 am sharp. Flea Market also begins at 9 am. Award ceremony at 2 pm, closing at 4 pm. Rain date 9/29/24. All makes of fire apparatus are welcome. For apparatus & flea market registration form http://tinyurl.com/mvh3yehe Deadline for registration is Sept.,15. Hahn Motors Reunion & Muster tribute pages for Hahn tribute book order form https://tinyurl.com/4durx5mz ***NOTE After enjoying the reunion travel about 10 minutes to Shartlesville for their Lights & Sirens Parade & block party. Parade starts 5:30 pm (see event below) Questions email Lori fasllc@verizon.net http://tinyurl.com/ykfb97mn
28 September 2024 - Shartlesville, Pennsylvania Shartlesville Community FiC #1 Station 41, Light & Sirens Parade & Block Party. Parade start is 5:30 pm, rain or shine. We are also celebrating our 100th anniversary of serving our community. As some know this day is also the every 5 year Hahn Fire Apparatus Reunion in Hamburg. To not conflict with them we are working together by pushing our event back a half hour later then normal. Come on out and have a fun filled day at the Reunion in Hamburg then travel a short 5 miles west and attend our annual Block party. Pre-registration is not required but appreciated. For awards list & registration form visit https://tinyurl.com/2ty7pb45 http://facebook.com/41fire
28 September 2024 - Northfield, New Jersey Join the City of Northfield Volunteer Fire Company as we celebrate 100 years of service to the community. Apparatus judging with parade to follow the July 4th route of Shore Rd to Mill Rd, Burton Ave to Station #2. Once the parade arrives at Station #2 there will be Awards, Music, Food, Beer, T-Shirts, Pint Glasses, Challenge Coins and much more. https://tinyurl.com/5b8vrwt7 https://tinyurl.com/535yufja
28 September 2024 - Lehighton, Pennsylvania The year 2024 marks an important milestone for Lehighton Fire Department and the Borough of Lehighton. This year Lehighton Fire Department will be commemorating its 150th Anniversary of providing Fire and Rescue protection to the Borough of Lehighton and surrounding communities. One way this milestone is being celebrated is with a parade being held at 1 P.M. The parade will start at 9th and Coal St. Coal St and then a right onto Third St, right on to Iron St ending at 8th and Iron St. The parade is expected to include many local emergency service organizations. https://tinyurl.com/35xknhyd http://lehightonfire.com
28 September 2024 - Pataskala, Ohio Central Ohio Antique Fire Apparatus Association (COAFAA) 35th Annual Muster, 9 am - 3 pm. Foundation Park, 10255 McIntosh Rd. There will be numerous antique fire apparatus from early hand and horse drawn to antique motorized and modern fire trucks on display. Admission to the public is free. Firematic flea market, vendor space available with plenty of free parking. Food vendors on site. Contact Rick Cook - rcookjr@yahoo.com or 614.537.5403 Be sure to follow us on Facebook for updates. https://tinyurl.com/2ub929uw
28 September 2024 - Newville, Pennsylvania Friendship Hose Company #1 150th Anniversary Celebration. Join us In celebrating our 150th anniversary with an antique fire apparatus muster! We will be at Big Spring High School Stadium on Schoolhouse Rd., from 10 am - 2 pm. At 2 pm we will move to our station on Big Spring Ave., until 4 pm. To register contact Bradley Stouffer bradley.stouffer@newvillefire.com 717.226.1714 https://tinyurl.com/zxmemxym
28 September 2024 - Wilmington, Delaware Brandywine Hundred Fire Co., 100th Anniversary Parade, noon. Parade route will start at Hillcrest Avenue & Marsh Rd, and end at Mt.Pleasant Elementary School/Bellevue Community Center. After the parade head on back to the firehouse for a Community Thank You Social - food, drinks, entertainment and games for the kids will be provided. We would love to have some of our original apparatus attend running or not. If not running we can make arrangements to display at the fire house. Please contact Gary at 502.256.2154 or Chief Gordy at 302.250.2284. https://tinyurl.com/3a56bcx4 https://tinyurl.com/5eudkr6j
29 September 2024 - Allentown, New Jersey NJ Fire Museum Annual Open House, 9 am - 3 pm. Location: 4 Polhemustown Rd. There will be a motorcade through Allentown before the event, we will have more details later. The event will have hands-on demonstrations, a food court, a 50/50 raffle, and lots of fire trucks! Video of 2023 event https://tinyurl.com/mpr8bea8 https://tinyurl.com/56kvjr7v http://njfiremuseum.org
4 - 5 October 2024- Lititz, Pennsylvania Mack Days. Gerhart Equipment Co., Inc., 910 Brunnerville Rd. All Mack trucks, buses & fire apparatus are invited to attend. Other brand display are available. Open to the public. No entry fee, donations accepted. Food available & truck related flea market. Hosted by Central PA chapter - ATCA in cooperation with Gerhart Equipment Co. Info 484.955.0155
5 October 2024 - Central Islip, New York Islip Town Fire & EMS Museum muster & chili cookoff. 4 Courthouse Dr. More details to come as we get closer to the registration date. http://tinyurl.com/4m9efpfu
5 October 2024 - Concord, New Hampshire Amoskeag Reserve Engine Company Annual Muster and Fire Truck Show. Location: NH State Fire Academy. More details forthcoming as the date gets closer. https://tinyurl.com/ym2wutek http://arecnh.com
5 October 2024 - Waterford Twp., Michigan Public Safety Appreciation Week Antique Emergency Vehicle Show! Sponsored by the Michigan DNR Parks Division. Dodge #4 State Park, 9 am - 6 pm. Food trucks on site. Contact State Park Officer Steven Major, 1.248.682.7323 or majors2@michigan.gov
5 October 2024 - Indianapolis, Indiana Pompier, Pump & Playpipe Society (PPPSI) of Indiana SPAAMFAA chapter, muster & flea market. Location: Koorsen Fire and Security Museum, 2820 N Webster Ave. Static and pumping apparatus welcome at no charge. Flea Market vendors may set up a 10 x 10 display for $25. Proceeds will be donated to the Fire Museum. Bring your own tables & chairs. Set up at 8 am. Muster & Flea Market opens at 9 am till 3 pm. Reserve your space today by emailing pppsifleamarket@gmail.com http://tinyurl.com/5c8xxbdh
6 October 2024 - Madison, Wisconsin Dane County Fire Chiefs Assoc., Fire Truck Parade. We always hold our parade on the Sunday of the start of Fire Prevention Week. It is usually 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. CST. Join the Madison Fire Department and other Dane County fire departments on State Street and the Capitol Square to help kick off Fire Prevention Week! The parade begins on lower State Street (near Lake Street) and proceeds to the Capitol Square. After the parade, fire trucks will be on display along Mifflin and Carroll Streets. Tour the fire trucks and get to know area firefighters! Video of 2023 parade https://tinyurl.com/3rypbxw8 https://tinyurl.com/yzye6nhy https://tinyurl.com/5wac6c6c
12 October 2024 - Farmville, Virginia The Heart of Virginia Antique Fire Apparatus Muster sponsored by the Old Dominion Historical Fire Society. Wilck's Lake Park, 1623 W. Third St., Farmville Virginia 10 am - 3 pm. Free Admission. Public Welcome. Static Displays and pumping from the lake. Fire Memorabilia Flea Market. Food and drinks available on site. This family event celebrates the history of the fire service. Open to all antique & in-service fire & rescue apparatus. If you desire to stay in the area, it is recommended that you make your reservations early. With two colleges in Farmville, there is always something going on every weekend and the hotels fill up fast. Apparatus and Flea Market Registration available on the ODHFS website at https://tinyurl.com/b576zdph For more information contact Floyd Greene at FloydPowhatan@gmail.com
12 October 2024 - Kankakee, Illinois 4th Annual Limestone Fire & Police Swap Meet. Limestone Fire Protection District, 4948 W. State Route 17. Indoor & outdoor spaces. 8 am - 2 pm. Concessions will be available. $5 admission at door. For more info contact Dalton Schulz fireman121593@gmail.com 815.977.1901 or Pat Holohan oldfirestuff@gmail.com 815-482-8454
13 October 2024 - Sudlersville, Maryland The DelMar Antique Fire Apparatus Association will be holding their 3rd Annual Fall Muster & Firematic Flea Market. Event will be held at Sudlersville Volunteer Fire Company, 203 N Church St. Sudlersville, MD 21668. Food and beverage will be available for purchase from the SVFC.Event details and registration information: Contact for more details: DAFAAmuster@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook http://tinyurl.com/4zdptfs9
20 October 2024 - LaPlata, Maryland Southern Maryland Vol., Firemen’s Association., Annual Antique Fire Muster & Flrematic Flea Market. Location: MD Regional Training Academy, 10375 Audie Lane, 10 am - 3 pm. Registration 9 - 11 am, judging begins 11:30 am. There will also be modern apparatus on display. Each registered apparatus will receive a participation plaque and several awards will be presented. Apparatus registration must be received by 9/26/24. Contact vicki.delehanty@pfvfd.org To reserve a flea market spot or for more information please contact Joe Gould at jgould@bdvfd.org or 240.434.1306 Food will be available for purchase and restroom facilities available on site. Held rain or shine. For more info visit smvfa.net
25 - 27 October 2024 - Houston, Texas Fire Museum Network is pleased to announce details for the upcoming seminar hosted by the Houston Fire Museum. Host hotel is the Whitehall Hotel, located 8 blocks from the museum, with shuttle service available to the museum. Special seminar rate of $169.00 per night which also includes free valet parking. Hotel will also allow up to three shoulder nights before and after the seminar. Program and registration details will be posted to the website soon. Come be a part of the fun of Houston this fall. Contact info@firemuseumnetwork.org
26 October 2024 - Lutherville, Maryland Lantern Night at the Fire Museum of Maryland, 1301-R York Road, Lutherville, MD, 6 - 8 pm. See the Fire Museum by the light of candle and kerosene lanterns. Historic re-enactors. Snacks and beverages. Tickets at the door. https://tinyurl.com/4twru546 410.321.7500
4 - 8 2025 March - Kissimmee, Florida Florida Antique Bucket Brigade (FABB) is hosting the 2025 SPAAMFAA winter convention. Host hotel is The Wyndham Orlando Resort, 3011 Maingate Lane in Kissimmee. Rate $149 which includes breakfast. Stay three nights before or three nights after for same room rates during convention. Shuttle service to all the amusement parks - Animal Kingdom park only 10 minute drive from hotel. Tours: Thursday 3/6 - Ybor & Tampa City tours, Pierce Plant in Bradenton & stop at the Tampa FD Museum. Friday 3/7 - St. Augustine, FL for a tour of the city & all its historical events. Seminars: Wednesday night - Presentation by Retired D/C Kathy Weaver - Fire response during the Space Shuttle Era and beyond. Thursday night - Presentation by Pete West from Virginia on "White Fire Apparatus chassis, pre-WWII on fire trucks Saturday: Fire muster will be from 9 am to 2 pm with awards presented at 3 pm. Firematic Flea market: Thu., (noon - 5) Fri. 8 am - 5 pm) & Sat. (8 am - 1 pm) Contact Bob Romig bobRFire17@aol.com ***Registration packet now available at this link https://tinyurl.com/2e6xmysn For updates visit our Facebook page & web site https://tinyurl.com/277dn4rh fabbfire.org
5 - 6 April 2025 - Allentown, Pennsylvania Union Historical Fire Society Annual Spring Melt Fire Memorabilia Auction (Sat) & Flea Market (Sun). Agricultural Hall, 302 N.17th St. unionhistoricalfiresociety.com https://tinyurl.com/3zz6zc4p
31 May 2025 - Hudson New York FASNY Museum of Firefighting: 100 Years and Still Moving Forward! Celebrate the Museum’s 100th Anniversary with a muster with trophies. Entertainment, demonstrations and much more: Details to follow, but save the date for this centennial celebration. https://tinyurl.com/47h387u6 http://fasnyfiremuseum.com
6/??/2025 - Westfield, New Jersey Westfield Fire Dept., 150th Anniversary. 9 am Parade line up, 11 am Parade step off & 1 pm celebration. Parade route: Line up on North Ave near Lord & Taylor's Proceed North Ave Eastbound to East Broad Street (left) East Broad Street to South Euclid (right) South Euclid to North Ave Westbound (right) North Ave to East Broad Street/MLK Jr Circle/South Ave (left) Continue on South Ave westbound to West Broad Street (right) West Broad to Rahway Ave (left) End at the Westfield Armory (parking at Westfield HS) Questions email WFD150th@Westfieldnj.gov https://tinyurl.com/2cmt4hx5 https://tinyurl.com/4wn46kkw
18 - 20 June 2025 Independence, Missouri Save the dates. SPAAMFAA Convention. Your host Independence 76 FC, KC Metro Chapter of SPAAMFAA. Location: Cable Dahmer Arena 19100 E. Valley View Pkwy. The convention will conclude with Firefest on 6/21/25. Contact Robert Norman 816.534.4908 or Rick Webb 816.520.8510 Visit us on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/ksmkv696
21 June 2025 - Independence, Missouri Independence 76 FC, SPAAMFAA Metro Kansas City Chapter, Firefest. Dahmer Arena. Watch for details
21 June 2025 - Peotone, Illinois Annual Fire & Police Swap Meet. More details when available.
26 July 2025 - Mellenville, New York Mellenville Volunteer Fire Co #1 100th Anniversary. Show & Parade. Stay tuned for more details when available.
27 July - 2 August 2025 - Newport, Pennsylvania Citizen’s Fire Co #1 is hosting the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association (CVVFA) Convention. We are also celebrating 100 years of service with a grand parade on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12 noon, held rain or shine. There will be weeklong festivities in the town square most evenings from 6 - 10 pm. For full schedule of events visit https://tinyurl.com/y8yd7wpj Registration https://tinyurl.com/48cxvn45 Questions email nfd100thparade@gmail.com or 717.567.3232 option 4 facebook.com/nfdstation10 newportpafireco.org
27 September 2025 - Bridgeport, New Jersey Mark your calendars for the 125th Bridgeport Volunteer F’ire Co., 125th Anniversary Parade. Details to follow. https://tinyurl.com/23bybkbn https://tinyurl.com/3da8w5nt
24 -27 June 2026 - Devens, Massachusetts The Massachusetts Antique Fire Apparatus Association., (MAFAA) is hosting the summer SPAAMFAA Convention & Muster. More details when available. massmafaa.com/ https://tinyurl.com/yc65dfke
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