The 13th Annual Green Creek Heritage Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Green Creek Community Center in Green Creek
The finale to the parade is the “Firemen’s Barrel Roll Competition,” now in its sixth year. Local fire departments that would like to participate, contact Michael Herman at 828-817-4049.
New this year will be a Junior Combat Challenge for youth ages 14 – 17, which will begin at approximately 1 p.m. This is an obstacle course involving all the equipment used by firemen when called upon for duty.
A smoke house for educational purposes will also be on site for children of all ages to walk through.
The Green Creek Fire department will also demonstrate an extrication of a vehicle plus have their new truck on display throughout the festival.
There will be something for all ages to enjoy.
For more information or to volunteer to help with the festival, contact Krista Haynes, festival chairperson at 828-817-0194.
– article submitted by Lorrie Rickman