Fire Truck Festival at North Carolina Transportation Museum
- When: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
- Location: 1 Samuel Spencer Dr. Spencer, NC 28159
- Cost: Ticket Prices for Festival and Museum Admission Adults: $10 Seniors/military: $9 Children ages 3-12: $8 Members and children under 3: Free Event, Museum Admission & Train Ride Combo Tickets Adults: $20 Seniors/military: $18 Children ages 3-12: $16 Members
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 2:30 p.m.
The festival includes:
Antique & Modern Fire Trucks
Lil’ Firefighter Costume Contest: 1:30 p.m.
Jaws of Life Demonstration
Salisbury Fire Department 1941 truck and World Trade Center Steel
Charlotte Fire Department Safety Education Team
Discovery map for kids
Inflatable games
Model layouts
NC Forestry Service
Awards: 2 p.m.
Fire Truck Parade: 2:30 p.m.
Fire Education Station
Norfolk Southern Operation Awareness and Response safety train
Norfolk Southern Community Impact representatives
America 250 NC Airstream
N.C. Transportation Museum Fire Exhibit
DJ
Concord Fire Department Safety House
Spencer Fire Department Water Spraying
Hot Car Display
Guest appearances: Sparky, RCCC Beacon, Lugnut, Boomer, Blaze, and Chick-Fil-A Cows
Kid’s Fire Truck Rides
Train rides will be available for an extra cost (see below.)
- Website: www.nctransportationmuseum.org
- Category: Family Fun
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