By Jordan Studer
CCN Reporter

TIRO — The Tiro-Auburn Firefighter’s Festival will take place this coming Friday and Saturday, June 22 and 23. A variety of activities, games, entertainment and vendors are set to be on-site.

Both days will have food provided by the Ladies’ Auxillary, beginnng to be served at noon. Friday’s main course will be pork roast and Saturday’s will be beef roast. The main courses will feature a selection of sides, drinks and desserts.

The two-day Mud Volleyball Tournament is also returning this year. To keep the tournament lively, DJ Ryan Strohm will be playing music near the volleyball pits on both days.

On Friday, the tournament will begin around 5 p.m. and Saturday it will start around noon. Registration for the tournament may be found on the Tiro-Auburn Volunteer Fire Department Facebook Page.

According to festival chairman, Bryan Waines, the tournament will continue rain or shine, pending there is not lightning.  If lightning is seen nearby, the tournament may have to be delayed until there is no sign of lightning, Waines said.

A game of bingo will be making its re-entrance into the line-up of festival activities. Waines said bingo should begin around dinnertime on both days, with no specifically set ending time.

Along with bingo, there will be activities and games for the kids, to ensure fun for the whole family. Rader’s Old Fashioned Homemade Ice Cream will also be on-site, selling ice cream and spreading smiles. New to the festival this year is a 50/50 drawing with various raffle prizes.

Entertainment in the beer garden for the festival includes live performances from the S&M Band, Friday evening and Saturday evening features the 99 to Main Band.

Proceeds from the festival will go towards purchasing of new equipment and supplies for the Tiro-Auburn Volunteer Fire Department. Waines expressed how the funds truly impact the fire department’s ability to keep things up-to-date and in working condition.

Last year, the fire department was able to purchase a newer EMS rescue truck all because of the proceeds from past festivals. When asking Waines why the community should come check out the festival, he again expressed gratitude to the community who comes out to support them.

“The festival really helps our department to keep current with our equipment and keep things in line or in order. It’s a fun event for the community,”  Waines said.

To stay updated on the event, be sure to check out the Tiro-Auburn Volunteer Fire Department’s Facebook Page.