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Events: Fire & Ice


Fire & Ice
July 18, 2009
 

19th-century hand-pump fire truck
Join the fun at this old-fashioned fireman's muster, presented in conjunction with Handtub Junction USA, America's premier historical firefighting website.

Firefighters get 50% off admission on Fire & Ice Day.

See a grand procession of antique fire engines, both hand pumpers and motorized antique fire engines.  Join a bucket brigade competition, and watch the fun as teams of firefighters compete in their own bucket brigades and pumping competitions.

New this yearEnjoying ice cream - Junior Firefighter and Fire Explorer Scout Day Muster activities including bucket brigades, pumping competitions and hose races.

New this year - Area restaurants will compete in the "Best Chili in History" contest, and visitors can sample the chili and vote for the winner.

Old Sturbridge Village food historians will demonstrate 18th- and 19th century ice cream making methods using popular "receipts" or recipes of those periods. For more ice cream options, stop at our Little Cakes ice cream window.

See our daily event listing for Fire & Ice Day.

View a slide show.

Sponsored by:

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