BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Old Dominion Historical Fire Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://odhfs.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Old Dominion Historical Fire Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073622 CREATED:20260204T213017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T213017Z UID:10000154-1777226400-1777842000@odhfs.org SUMMARY:NFFF Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters DESCRIPTION:We invite you to light up red on April 26 – May 3\, 2026 to honor the fallen and their families\n\n\n\n\nThe National Fallen Firefighters Foundation launched Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters in 2017 to commemorate the Foundation’s 25th anniversary. Held annually during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend\, this tribute has grown to include fire departments\, families\, and communities across the country lighting their homes and buildings in red to honor fallen firefighters. \nWe invite you to join us by lighting your home\, fire department\, or community building in red during Memorial Weekend as a symbol of support and remembrance. \nhttps://weekend.firehero.org/events/memorial-weekend/light-night-fallen-firefighters/ URL:https://odhfs.org/event/nfff-light-the-night-for-fallen-firefighters/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://odhfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/lights-2026-instagram.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073622 CREATED:20260307T195732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T201319Z UID:10000158-1777627800-1777660200@odhfs.org SUMMARY:(VA) 98th Apple Blossom Festival "Antique Fest" DESCRIPTION:98th Apple Blossom Festival “Antique Fest” Information & Schedule \nClick here to submit your Firefighter Parade application.\nDeadline: Apr 24\, 2026 11:59 pm Eastern Time\nThe 4th Division – Siren Division is available for those not wishing to be judged. \nFriday\, May 1\, 2026 at Redbud Run Elementary School \n9:30 to 12:30  Check In for ALL Units at Check In Site/Judging of Antiques\nJudging of antiques – in front of Redbud Run Elementary School ONLY.\nNo Units Will Be Judged After 12:30pm! \n12:30 pm       All Units Parading With Antiques Must Be On Site By This Time.\nUnits Arriving After This Time Will Not Be Allowed To Parade With Antiques. \n2:00 pm        Police ALL school grounds\, parking lots\, etc.  Remove all trash to trash containers. \n2:30 pm        Mandatory Driver’s Meeting – Redbud Run Elementary School.\nAWARDS PRESENTED AT THIS TIME FOR JUDGED UNITS. \nAntiques parading with their own department and those carrying dignitaries\nwill proceed downtown immediately following the driver’s meeting. \n3:00 pm       Antiques parading with their own fire department and those hauling\ndignitaries will proceed downtown at this time. \n3:15 pm        Line up for trip downtown with law enforcement escort.\nAll decorations (banners\, flags\, etc.) are to be placed on vehicle once it is\nparked downtown.  Modern units will NOT parade downtown with antiques. \n5:30 pm        Parade steps off.  Driver’s are to be at their rigs by 5:00 pm.\nNote: No sirens or air horns are to be sounded at line up downtown or during the parade.  This is a SILENT parade! \n6:30 pm        Banquet at Millwood Fire and Rescue Station located at 252 Costello Drive\, Winchester. \nNOTE: Owner’s/Driver’s are responsible for monitoring visitors climbing on their apparatus while at the site. \nSponsors:     The Northern Region of the Old Dominion Historical Fire Society\, Inc.             \n                                    URL:https://odhfs.org/event/va-98th-apple-blossom-festival-antique-fest/ LOCATION:Redbud Run Elementary School\, 250 First Woods Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22603\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Parades,Static Display ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://odhfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Apple.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Old Dominon Historical Fire Society":MAILTO:odhfsnorth@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073622 CREATED:20260216T224339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T224339Z UID:10000155-1778317200-1778331600@odhfs.org SUMMARY:(VA) 6th Annual Cars for Chris DESCRIPTION:6th Annual Cars for Chris\nMark your calendar and make plans to sponsor\, participate\, exhibit\, or attend!\nThe 6th Annual Cars for Chris Car Show and Safe Driving Event is more than just a fun event—it raises vital funds for the Christopher King Foundation\, helping our team speak in schools across the state of Virginia about the importance of seat belt safety. \nLocation: Williamsburg Community Chapel \nDate: Saturday\, May 9th\, 2026\, *rainout date is May 16th (same time\, same location) \nTime: 9am – 1pm \nCost: $20 per show car entry (pre-registered)\, $25 per show car entry on the day of the event. *Free entry for spectators. \nSee you there! URL:https://odhfs.org/event/va-6th-annual-cars-for-chris/ LOCATION:Williamsburg Community Chapel\, 3899 John Tyler Hwy\, Williamsburg\, VA\, 23185\, United States CATEGORIES:Car Show,Community,Static Display ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://odhfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Cars-for-Chris-2026.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073622 CREATED:20260307T185900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T185900Z UID:10000156-1780732800-1780758000@odhfs.org SUMMARY:(VA) 2026 Fallen Firefighters & EMS Memorial Service DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Fallen Firefighters & Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service is held annually on the first Saturday in June. The 2026 ceremony is set to take place on Saturday\, June 6. \nThis public event honors the bravery and sacrifice of Virginia’s fallen firefighters and EMS personnel. For those unable to attend in person\, the ceremony will be live-streamed. \nThe information on the 2026 VA Fallen Firefighters and EMS Memorial Service is at:\nhttps://www.vafire.com/virginia-fallen-firefighters-ems-memorial-service/ \nODHFS member-owned apparatus are encouraged to participate at the Memorial Service by joining fire and EMS apparatus that will be on display outside lining the roadway that families of the fallen will drive on as they arrive.   Also there MIGHT be room for a limited number of antique apparatus to be on display inside the Richmond Raceway Expo Hall. \nApparatus on display outside must be in place by 10:00 AM.   If you are interested in displaying your antique inside the expo hall you must arrive by 8 AM and plan on being inside the expo hall until at least 3 PM.  If you are planning displaying an apparatus outside and/or interested in displaying an apparatus inside you must notify Floyd Greene (FloydPowhatan@gmail.com) no later than May 23\, 2026.   \n  URL:https://odhfs.org/event/va-2026-fallen-firefighters-ems-memorial-service/ LOCATION:Richmond International Raceway\, 600 E Laburnum Ave.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23222\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Memorial Service,Static Display ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://odhfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/VDFP-Memorial-Service.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073622 CREATED:20260329T183020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T183020Z UID:10000164-1782460800-1782666000@odhfs.org SUMMARY:(MI) Rigs & Relics 2026 DESCRIPTION:Fire Truck Muster • Motor Coach Rally • Swap Meet\nColdwater\, Michigan | June 26–28\, 2026 \nRigs & Relics in Coldwater\, Michigan is a serious gathering for those who value the history\, craftsmanship\, and preservation of American transportation. Held at the Branch County Fairgrounds from June 26 – 28\, 2026\, this Fire Truck Muster\, Motor Coach Rally\, and Swap Meet is presented in collaboration with Vintage Media Inc.\, Vintage Fire Truck & Equipment\, Vintage Motor Coach\, and GLIAFAA\, bringing together antique fire trucks\, restored motor coaches\, and the people dedicated to keeping these historic vehicles operating across the Midwest and Great Lakes region. \nThis is not just another summer event; it is a working celebration of mechanical heritage. From fully restored fire apparatus and classic touring coaches to hard-to-find parts in the swap meet\, Rigs & Relics is built for collectors\, restorers\, operators\, and families who understand the pride behind every polished panel\, rebuilt engine\, and preserved piece of transportation history. \nWhether you are hauling in a vintage fire truck\, bringing specialty parts to sell\, or simply walking the grounds to talk shop with fellow enthusiasts\, you will find knowledgeable people\, well-maintained equipment\, and a respectful atmosphere that honors the traditions of the fire service and the open road. Join us in Coldwater\, Michigan and be part of a Midwest event where antique fire apparatus\, historic motor coaches\, and preservation come together the right way. \n  \n  URL:https://odhfs.org/event/mi-rigs-relics-2026/ LOCATION:Branch County Fairgrounds\, 262 South Sprague Street\, Coldwater\, MI\, 49036\, United States CATEGORIES:Fire Equipment Sale,Muster,Static Display,Truck Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://odhfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/rigs-relics.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Vintage Media Inc.":MAILTO:rigsandrelics@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073622 CREATED:20260412T210826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T210826Z UID:10000165-1783159200-1783173600@odhfs.org SUMMARY:(VA) Brandermill 4th of July Parade DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! The Annual 4th of July Parade in Brandermill is planned as usual.\nMore details on times and staging location to come. \nContact is Floyd Greene URL:https://odhfs.org/event/va-brandermill-4th-of-july-parade/ LOCATION:Brandermill Community\, 3001 East Boundary Terrace\, Midlothian\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Parades ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://odhfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/branparade-134-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073622 CREATED:20260118T190841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T195657Z UID:10000150-1783706400-1783713600@odhfs.org SUMMARY:(VA) Mineral VFD Firemen's Parade DESCRIPTION:SAVE the DATE! \n Mineral VFD Firemen’s Parade & Carnival.   More information to follow. \nEmail questions to socialmedia@mineralfire.org. URL:https://odhfs.org/event/va-mineral-vfd-firemens-parade/ LOCATION:Mineral VFD\, 201 E 1st Street\, Mineral\, VA\, 23117\, United States CATEGORIES:Parades ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://odhfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MVFD_Logo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073622 CREATED:20260314T205443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T210041Z UID:10000160-1783756800-1783785600@odhfs.org SUMMARY:(PA) PA Pump Primers Muster DESCRIPTION:The Pennsylvania Pump Primers Annual Muster is held the second Saturday in July along the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg\, PA. Please join us this year for our 50th muster on July 11\, 2026. This July will be the LAST MUSTER AT THE RIVERSIDE PARK. If you have never seen it\, this will be your last chance!   The PPP muster will continue – but at a different location and there will be limited pumping. \nAdditional Information and Registration Form can be found here: \nhttps://papumpprimers.org/muster/ URL:https://odhfs.org/event/pa-pa-pump-primers-muster/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Community,Muster,Static Display ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://odhfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ODHFS-Harrisburg-Muster-7.12.25-013b.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073622 CREATED:20260314T203504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T203619Z UID:10000159-1786003200-1786208400@odhfs.org SUMMARY:(VA) VA State Firefighters Assoc. Conference & Expo DESCRIPTION: URL:https://odhfs.org/event/va-va-state-firefighters-assoc-conference-expo/ LOCATION:VA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://odhfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/VSFA-Logo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073622 CREATED:20260329T040253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T040253Z UID:10000163-1787472000-1787850000@odhfs.org SUMMARY:(TN) 73rd IFBA Convention DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to the 73rd IFBA Convention in Nashville\, Tennessee. \nWhen-August 23-27\, 2026\nWhere-Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport\n10 Century Blvd\, Nashville\, TN 37214\nPhone- 615-522-5440\nRoom Rate: $139.00 (USD)/$192.00 (CAD) a night\nDISCOUNTED Convention Rates apply 8/20 – 8/31\no All Suite Hotel\no Secure parking lot-free\no Breakfast-Mon-Fri-6:30-9:30am\, Sat-Sun 7:00am-10:30am\no Evening Reception included – 5:00pm-6:30pm\no Restaurant is also open–11:00am-10:00pm\no Bar Hours—11:00am-11:00pm\no Pool open 6am-12 midnight\no Fitness Center open 24 hours/day\no Airport Shuttle is 24 hours\no Box 55 will provide personal airport shuttle. \nRegistration has officially opened for the 2026 Convention.\nPlease visit the link below to register \n Online Registration Form \nRegistration Mail Form \n Hotel Reservations URL:https://odhfs.org/event/tn-73rd-ifba-convention/ LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport\, 10 Century Blvd\, Nashville\, TN\, 37214\, United States CATEGORIES:Convention ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://odhfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-IFBA-Convention-Logo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073622 CREATED:20260328T211848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T211848Z UID:10000162-1787731200-1788022800@odhfs.org SUMMARY:(MA) 2026 SPAAMFAA Summer CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION:2026 SPAAMFAA Summer CONFERENCE Aug 26th-29th\n\n\nLocation:\nThe Massachusetts Antique Fire Apparatus Association will be hosting fellow antique fire apparatus enthusiasts from across the country and Canada this summer in Marlborough MA. The main conference website is here! \n\n\n\n\nThe Hotel:\nHost Hotel & Muster Site is the Royal Trade Center Best Western\,  located at 181 Boston Post Rd  in  Marlborough Massachusetts. Located just off Rt 20\, minutes from Rt495 (Exit 63B) featuring an ample sized parking lot to accommodate apparatus for an on-site Saturday Muster. The room block is set at $149 / night and includes daily breakfast. The hotel includes an on site bar\, indoor pool\, and mini arcade. All function rooms are newly renovated. A plethora of restaurants\, shopping\, and entertainment venues are all minutes away along Rt20. \n\n\n\n\nThe Conference:\n2 Bus trips on modern coaches Thur & Friday will allow members to visit area firehouses\, the State Fire Academy\,  and fire/military museums in the area. Board of Director and Membership meetings will be followed by nightly seminars and our annual Saturday Muster & Swap meet that will allow for apparatus to pump from a porta-tank. Closing out the conference will be a banquet dinner on Saturday evening. \nThe Registration Form for the Conference and all related activities can be found online here!  URL:https://odhfs.org/event/ma-2026-spaamfaa-summer-conference/ LOCATION:Royal Trade Center Best Western\, 181 Boston Post Rd.\, Marlborough\, MA\, 01752\, United States CATEGORIES:Muster,SPAAMFAA Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://odhfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mafaa_plate.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Antique Fire Apparatus Association":MAILTO:massmafaapresident@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073622 CREATED:20260328T203523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T203523Z UID:10000161-1789142400-1789156800@odhfs.org SUMMARY:(VA) Luray FD 125th Anniversary Fire Truck Show DESCRIPTION:Luray FD 125th anniv. fire truck show PDF Copy of Registration Form URL:https://odhfs.org/event/va-luray-fd-125th-anniversary-fire-truck-show/ LOCATION:Page Valley Fairgrounds\, 15 Fairlane Drive\, Luray\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Truck Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://odhfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Luray-FD-logo.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Luray FD":MAILTO:lurayfiretreasurer@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073622 CREATED:20260204T205651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T205651Z UID:10000153-1790409600-1790442000@odhfs.org SUMMARY:(VA) Southern Knights Cruisers Veterans Car Show DESCRIPTION:2026 Southern Knights Cruisers Veterans Car Show\nThe 25th Annual Southern Knights Cruisers Veterans Car & Bike Show is scheduled for September 26\, 2026. There will be no rain date this year. This will be the “Biggest Car Show Roundup in Virginia”\, presented by the Southern Knights Cruisers Car Club and is being held at Richard Bland College in Petersburg\, VA 23805. The Show will start at 8:00am and end at 5:00pm. The Show will benefit the organizations that help our country’s military and our veterans. \nThis open show attracts the highest quality show cars from Virginia\, Maryland\, and North Carolina. You don’t want to miss this year’s show\, where over 300 show cars\, trucks\, and bikes are expected to attend! No matter what you like\, Antiques\, Classics\, Muscle Cars\, Street Rods\, Customs\, Compacts\, Tuners\, Off Road Trucks\, Custom trucks\, Monster trucks\, Antique Military Trucks\, Antique Fire Trucks\, Antique Police Cars\, Race Cars and Bikes\, they will be there. All total\, there will be more than 145 awards given out at this year’s show. In addition to the Best of Show winner’s trophy\, a $1\,000 monetary award will be given to this person. \nShow details and registration information here! \nhttps://www.southernknightscruisers.com/veterans-show.html  URL:https://odhfs.org/event/va-southern-knights-cruisers-veterans-car-show/ LOCATION:Richard Bland College\, 11301 Johnson Road\, Petersburg\, VA\, 23805\, United States CATEGORIES:Car Show,Static Display,Truck Show ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://odhfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/skc-pin.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Knights Cruisers":MAILTO:uworime@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T073622 CREATED:20251019T190133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T190133Z UID:10000132-1791626400-1791644400@odhfs.org SUMMARY:(VA) Heart of Virginia Antique Fire Apparatus Muster DESCRIPTION:SAVE the DATE! October 10\, 2026 – Farmville\, Virginia \nThe Heart of Virginia Antique Fire Apparatus Muster sponsored by the Old Dominion Historical Fire \nSociety.  Wilck’s Lake Park\, 1623 W. Third St.\, Farmville Virginia 10 am – 3 pm.  Free Admission. \nPublic Welcome. Static Displays & pumping from the lake. Fire Memorabilia Flea Market.  Food & \ndrinks available on site. This family event celebrates the history of the fire service. \nOpen to all antique & in-service fire & rescue apparatus.  Registration opens after July 1\, 2026. \nIf you desire to stay in the area\, it is recommended that you make your reservations early. \nWith two colleges in Farmville\, there is always something going on every weekend & the hotels fill up fast. \nFor more information contact Floyd Greene FloydPowhatan@gmail.com URL:https://odhfs.org/event/va-heart-of-virginia-antique-fire-apparatus-muster/ LOCATION:Wilck’s Lake Isle\, Farmville\, VA 23901\, 1623 West Third Street\, Farmville\, 23901\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Meetings,Muster,Static Display ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://odhfs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/android-chrome-512x512-1.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR