meet your heroes - Saturday, sept. 12, 2026. 11AM - 2pm.

Two boys wearing toy fire hats enjoy drinks at a lively outdoor event.

Hosted by the Metamora Area Business Association and the Volunteer Metamora Fire Department, this is our signature event held the second Saturday in September on the historic square in Metamora. A full day of family fun:

Grilled pork chop and hot dog meals for sale
Kids wristbands are available for access to many items including a bounce house, inflatable slide, popcorn, slushies, face painting, balloon creations, and more!
Meet local police and fire department members, get inside the squad cars and fire trucks, smokehouse, Police K9, and more!
Hose-fight competitions
DJ from JAK'd Entertainment and a Fire Department raffle with great prizes!

All proceeds benefit the Metamora Volunteer Fire Department.