Join us for the hottest event of the year! You’ll get to meet real firefighters, explore antique & modern fire trucks, get a close-up look at the equipment they use, vote for your favorite fire truck, and have a fun-filled family day at the museum. During your visit, enjoy activities and train rides throughout the day. At the end of the festival, watch the parade which begins at 3:30 p.m.
Activities to Include:
- Antique & Modern Fire Trucks
- Lil’ Firefighter Costume Contest – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
- Jaws of Life Demonstration – 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Salisbury Fire Department 1941 truck and World Trade Center Steel
- Charlotte Fire Department Safety Education Team
- NC Be Rail Safe
- Hickory Fire Department Pluggie the talking fire hydrant
- Water Spraying with Spencer Fire Department
- Storytime with Maria Bostian – 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
- Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Mascot LugNut appearance at parade
- Office Of State Fire Marshall Booth
- Inflatable games
- Discovery map for kids
- Fire Safety House
- Model layouts
- NC Forestry Service
- Awards – 3 p.m.
- Fire Truck Parade – 3:30 p.m.