You'll Enjoy One of These Hudson Valley Fire Department Events

As we head into another week make time on your calendar for some fire department events that are both fun and delicious.

Firehouse Fundraisers Around the Hudson Valley

In the up coming weeks, you can enjoy comedy and more at Hudson Valley firehouses while you also support what they do for our communities. And please if you can volunteer ask your local fire department how you can get involved.

Saugerties Fire Department Host a Brooks BBQ Dinner

Saugerties Fire Department at 43 Partition Street in Saugerties via Google

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 - Saugerties Fire Department Brooks BBQ Fundraiser - Enjoy Brooks BBQ and support the Saugerties Fire Department at the same time during this delicious fundraiser. Join the Saugerties Fire Department at the Uptown Fire House at 43 Partition Street from 4 PM to 7 PM for an amazing BBQ Chicken Dinner.

This is a pick-only event with dinners priced at $16 for an advance ticket purchase, and $18 at the door. It is first come first serve. Walk-ins are welcome but pre-orders are suggested because it is a while supply last situation. For info contact Joe at (845) 392-6197.

Cronomer Valley Fire Department Fish Fry-Days Return

Cronomer Valley Fire Department via Google

Friday, March 14th, 2025 - Cronomer Valley Fire Department Fish Fry-Day - Enjoy a Fried Cod & Shrimp Dinner by the Cronomer Valley Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. It is being held at the firehouse at 296 North Plank Road in Newburgh from 4:30 to 7:30 PM.

Eat in or Take out the crispy fried cod or a fried cod & shrimp combo served with classic sides that include mac n cheese, french fries, corn, cole slaw, a beverage, and dessert. Adult meals are $15 and $18 children are $6 and $8.

Washingtonville Fire Department Host a Comedy Night

Google / Washingtonville Fire Department

Saturday, March 29th, 2025 - The Washingtonville Fire Department Comedy Night. The 2nd Burning It Down Comedy Nigth Fundraiser is on the Calendar for Saturday, March 29th, 2025, and you need to get tickets soon. This event will sell out. Don't miss a fun night of comedy that also happens to be a fundraiser at the Washingtonville Fire Department Firehouse at 89 E Main Street in Washingtonville.

It is a BYOF (bring your own food and snacks) event with a cash bar, a 50/50, and other raffles to benefit the Washingtonville Fire Department. Doors open at 7 PM, and the show starts at 8 PM. For tickets, go to the Washingtonville Fire Department Facebook page.

If you want you firehouse included please be sure to reach out so we can include you on our list.

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