The Alexander Fire Department is happy to announce that the RIDES ARE BACK for the this year's annual carnival/tractor pull on July 9 and 10!
After the absence of rides for the past couple of years, a ride contract with Amusements of Utica (same ride company as Stafford and Warsaw Carnivals) has been secured for the event.
The midway will be open from 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday, July 9 and Noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday.
To coincide with the midway, the fire department has also brought back the Kiddie and Grand parades. Both parades will take place on Saturday. The Kiddie Parade will begin at Noon and the Grand Parade at 3:30 p.m.
Also new this year, will be a Teen Tent for the under 21 crowd. Music will be provided by a DJ in the Teen Tent. The Teen Tent will open on Friday and Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m.
The “Who Dats” will perform in the Beer Tent on Friday at 9:30 p.m. and local band “Red Creek” will provide music on Saturday at 9:30 p.m.
On Friday, the Alexander Fire Department Auxiliary will serve a Chicken Barbeque beginning at 4:30 p.m. and the popular Alexander Fireman’s Band will perform a concert on the grounds at 6 p.m.
The Tractor Pull will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and 6 p.m. on Saturday.
The drawing of the prizes on this year’s raffle will take place at 10 p.m. on Saturday. Here's a list of the prizes:
1. A $350 Gift Certificate Package – provided by Mooch’s Auto Glass
2. $500 Cash
3. Says Small Engine Repair Gift Certificate – value $300
4. Upstate Automotive Group Fluid Maintenance Package – value $499.00
5. First Choice Travel – Weekend at Splash Lagoon – value $630.00
6. $750 Cash
7. Geer Farm Service – Alaska Channing III Coal Stove - value $2,150.00
8. Clarks Appliance – 42” HD Flat Screen Panasonic TV with 5 speaker surround sound – value $1,099.00
9. Clarks Appliance – Frigidaire Washer and Dryer – value $1,600.00
10. $950 Cash
11. Alexander Equipment – Storm Package – includes 16” Dolmar Chain Saw, Simplicity Sno Thrower, 7.25 KW 13.0 HP Generator, 16” 22.6cc String Trimmer, Mantis 4 Cycle Tiller – value $3,577.00
12. GRAND PRIZE – Z & M - John Deere Lawncare Package – includes X300, 42” Deck Lawn Mower with canopy wagon, trimmer, bagger, and blower – value $4,550.00
For more information on the Alexander Fire Department Carnival/Tractor Pull or to obtain raffle tickets, please call (585) 591-4102.
