Annual Fire Truck Festival at North Carolina Transportation Museum June 13

The Annual Fire Truck Festival returns to NC Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The NC Transportation Museum is around a 45 minute drive from the center of Charlotte.

Highlights include checking out all the antique and modern fire trucks, meeting firefighters, getting a close look at the equipment they use, and watching the parade at 2:30 p.m.

Find all the best (and cheapest) kids’ activities on our list of upcoming kids’ events in Charlotte!

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.)

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 and children under 3: Free

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When

June 13, 2026 @ 9:00 am-2:30 pm

Cost

$8.00-$10.00

What

Fire Truck Festival at North Carolina Transportation Museum

Where

North Carolina Transportation Museum

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North Carolina Transportation Museum

1 Samuel Spencer Drive
Spencer, NC

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Ticket Prices for Festival and Museum Admission

Event, Museum Admission & Train Ride Combo Tickets

Double-Check Before You Head Out!

We make every effort to make sure that everything on Charlotte on the Cheap is 100% accurate.

However, sometimes things change without notice, and we are not always notified. It’s also possible that we can make a mistake.

Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.

More Festivals

North Carolina Transportation Museum

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