Check for local chapters that often have Musters, Parades, flea markets and general get togethers , some local chapters have museums, shows and a wealth of knowledge in refurbing antique rigs of all kinds. Our Local Southern Connecticut Chapter will be holding they're 35th annual muster This Saturday September 6th In Milford Ct. at Eisenhower park Located on North street Ct just follow the signs from route 1, interstate 95 exit 40 to boston post road rt 1 to state rt 121 (north street) signs will guide yourway to free parking and access thereis an early am, apparatus parade, muster events Barrel fight midnight alarm, etc a Large Flea market with vendors of all sorts food and drink conssesions opening ceremonies that include The Connecticut Firefighters Pipes and drums (Bagpipe band) The Connecticut cellar savers another Branch of Spaamfa, the Connecticut fire photographers group, Bridgeport FD historical society which displays some of its photographic collection as well as often one of its 50's mack engines, there are typically about 50 old rigs of various antique vintages that are on display non pumping as well as pumping for the events with rigs of various vintages its a great time for everyone families especially , rain date sunday the 7th .. IF your passing by stop in you might be surprised !!!
Justa side note, The Muster Saturday went off, although it was under threat of the Tropical storm Hannah there were less people in attendance, in general less apparatus being shown, quitea few vendors chose to stay home the ones who did for the most part packed up earlier then usual so lost a couple hours atmost, It was hot and humid and overcast But the rain held off till 3 pm which allowed a 88% kind of day.. all in all the vendors all said while they were never "swamped" like some years they were able to cover they're costs for the most part and most went home happy,.... Obviously It could have been MUCH worse far as the muster events went they were going strong when I left at my planned departure of 3 ish all in all hada good time as expected and saw many many of my buddies although Ikmissed a few too..