Stephentown Historical Society Chicken BBQ And Fireman’s Muster Competition

On Saturday, September 18, and Sunday, September 19, 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 12 to 2 pm. The NEMA Fireman’s Muster Competition resumes 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, Madden’s Garage, Stephentown Library and the Berry Patch Farm at a cost of $10. There is no charge for the Muster.
Schedule Of Events
• Saturday, September 18 – 6 pm – NEMA Water Polo Competition (Free)
• Sunday, September 19 – 11 am – Parade (starts at intersection of Rt.22 & 43) 12 to 2 pm. Parade floats are welcome.  The theme is “Disney.”
• Giffy’s BBQ ($10, advance tickets recommended)
• 1 to 5 pm – NEMA Fireman’s Muster Competition (Free).
All events are at the Stephentown Fire Hall on Grange Hall Road.
What Is A Muster?
The New England Muster Teams compete against each other in a series of firefighting 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.