More than two dozen fire engines, both privately-owned and belonging to Tristate area fire departments, will compete for trophies in actual working events and for appearance. While the competition gets started at noon, ending about 4 p.m., a flea market that is geared strictly to selling fire-related items and artifacts will begin at 10 a.m.
Admission is free.
The show is being sponsored by the Miles Greenwood Historical Fire Apparatus Society, which is the local chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motorized Fire Apparatus in America. It's more a hobby than anything. But it's also something to preserve the past. The local chapter has about 40 members, while the national organization has more than 50 chapters with thousands of members. The annual show draws from three states and attracts about 300 visitors, say organizers.