Annual Fire Truck Festival at North Carolina Transportation Museum June 14

The Annual Fire Truck Festival returns to NC Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 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, competing in the “Lil’ Firefighter Costume Contest,” water spraying with the Spencer Fire Department, the Fire Truck Parade and more.

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 – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Jaws of Life Demonstration – 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Salisbury Fire Department 1941 truck and World Trade Center Steel
Charlotte Fire Department Safety Education Team
NC Be Rail Safe
Hickory Fire Department Pluggie the talking fire hydrant
Water Spraying with Spencer Fire Department
Storytime with Maria Bostian – 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Mascot LugNut appearance at parade
Office Of State Fire Marshall Booth
Inflatable games
Discovery map for kids
Fire Safety House
Model layouts
NC Forestry Service
Awards – 3 p.m.
Fire Truck Parade – 3:30 p.m.

Train rides will be available for an extra cost (see below.)

Ticket Prices for Festival and Museum Admission

Adults: $9
Seniors/military: $8
Children ages 3-12: $7
Members and children under 3: Free

Event, Museum Admission & Train Ride Combo Tickets

Adults: $19
Seniors/military: $17
Children ages 3-12: $15
Members and children under 3: Free

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When

June 14, 2025 @ 9:00 am-3:30 pm

Cost

$4.00-$6.00

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

Food Vendors

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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