Touch the Truck is Back in South Frontenac!

Apr 26, 2023

The fun, free family event will be held this year rain or shine on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 4-7 pm at the Township Public Services Facility at 2490 Keeley Road in Sydenham.

Last year, more than 1,200 people attended the popular event, which gives families the chance to get up close to big trucks and equipment. South Frontenac Fire & Rescue, Public Services, Frontenac OPP, Frontenac Paramedic Services, and Southern Frontenac Community Services will return to showcase their fleets, including ATVs, boats and more.

In addition to big trucks, there will be educational booths, kids’ activities and a community BBQ with hamburgers and hot dogs (while supplies last) with proceeds going to the local food bank and #BuildwithGrace capital expansion project. Members of the public are asked to make a cash donation or bring non-perishable food items to stuff a truck and a reusable water bottle to fill up at the Utilities Kingston Water Buggy. The Food Bank particularly needs cereal, crackers, canned vegetables and canned fruit.

This year’s event will be a “quiet” event without the usual horn honking so it is friendly and inclusive to all. The time is being extended by an hour to allow more people the chance to participate, and a shuttle service will run continuously from Loughborough Public School to make it easy for families to attend. Parking will be limited, so families are encouraged to take the shuttle.

The event takes place ahead of Emergency Preparedness Week which is May 7-13 this year. Come on out to meet our Emergency Services teams and learn about how our community prepares for and responds to emergencies.