Event Prices
Fire Truck Festival Admission*
$11.30 for Adults ($9 plus $2.30 handling fee)
$10 for Seniors (65+)/Military ($8 plus $2 handling fee)**
$8.75 for Children 3-12 years of age ($7 plus $1.75 handling fee)
Fire Truck Festival Admission & Train Ride Combo*
$21.75 for Adults ($19 plus $2.75 handling fee)
$19.50 for Seniors (65+)/Military ($17 plus $2.50 handling fee)**
$17.50 for Children 3-12 years of age ($15 plus $2.50 handling fee)
All prices include handling fees. NC sales Tax added at time of purchase.
Kids under 3 are free and do not require a ticket. Members are free but are encouraged to reserve a ticket in advance using your membership number.
ASTC Travel Passport Program reciprocity benefits not valid for this special event.
Train Ride Times
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
*These prices include handling fees. NC Sales Tax added at time of purchase. Event operates rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges.
**Must present approved military ID along with ticket for entry. Limit 1 per military ID.
Fire Truck Registration
Fire truck registration is open to all First Responder vehicles. To register your fire truck or First Responder vehicle, contact June Hall at june.hall@ncdcr.gov or 980-305-6274 or using the button below.
Annual Fire Truck Festival
Saturday, June 14
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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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
- Concord Fire Department Safety House
- Model layouts
- NC Forestry Service
- Awards – 3 p.m.
- Fire Truck Parade – 3:30 p.m.
- Gaston County Fire Department Safety House
- Obstacle course for kids
- Fire Equipment Through the Ages Exhibit
- Boomer with Cannonballers and Beacon with RCCC mascots
- Education Station
- Grilling Safety
- Granny EDITH (Exit Drills In The Home)
- Coloring
- Thank You Card Station
- Photo Ops
- Temporary tattoos
Members of the N.C. Transportation Museum enjoy this daytime event, including the train ride, for free. Members are encouraged to reserve their tickets online.
Event Prices
Fire Truck Festival Admission*
$9 for Adults
$8 for Seniors (65+)/Military**
$7 for Children 3-12 years of age
Fire Truck Festival Admission & Train Ride Combo*
$19 for Adults
$17 for Seniors (65+)/Military**
$15 for Children 3-12 years of age
Kids under 3 are free and do not require a ticket. Members are free but are encouraged to reserve a ticket in advance using your membership number.
ASTC Travel Passport Program reciprocity benefits not valid for this special event.
Train Ride Times
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
*These prices do not include taxes or fees. Event operates rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges.
**Must present approved military ID along with ticket for entry. Limit 1 per military ID.
Fire Truck Registration
To register your fire truck contact June Hall at june.hall@ncdcr.gov or 980-305-6274 or using the button below.
Sponsors
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Food Vendors
Roadway Dawg’s Food Truck
The Old 97 Kettlecorn Company
The Chill Shak Food Truck
Ole’ Doc Bell’s Wizard Elixir
This Little Piggy
BBQ On a Stick
KC’s Kitchen
Flea Market Vendor Forms
Vendor Instructions | Vendor Information Form A | Vendor Registration for Tax ID Requirements Form B | Sales Tax Exemption Form C