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Stephentown Celebrates 225 Years With A BBQ And A Fireman’s Muster

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The Town of Stephentown celebrates its 225th Anniversary this year. On Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting the annual New England Muster Association Fireman’s Competition. The Fireman’s Muster begins with the Water Polo competition at 6 pm Saturday night. On Sunday, the Parade starts at 11 am, followed by the Historical Society Chicken BBQ from 11:30 am to 1 pm and the NEMA Fireman’s Muster Competition at 1 pm. All events are at the Stephentown Fire Hall on Grange Hall Road. Advance tickets for the Chicken BBQ are available from the Stephentown Historical Society at a cost of $9. There is no charge for the Muster. For more information contact Jamieson Pelletier at 518-733-0385.
Schedule Of Events
• Saturday September 12, 6 pm – NEMA Water Polo Competition (Free)
• Sunday September 13, 11 am Parade, 11:30 am to 1 pm – Giffy’s BBQ (advance tickets available for $9 ), 1 to 5 pm – NEMA Fireman’s Muster Competition (Free)
What is a Muster?
The New England Muster Teams compete against each other in a series of fire fighting events that test their skill, speed and teamwork using old fashioned fire trucks. In the water polo event, teams of three compete head to head, spraying fire hoses to move a suspended ball across a goal line. This is a New England Tradition that started in the 1940s.