Firefighters Association Fun Day (photo gallery)

Kiddie train: A ride on a train pulled by a tractor was one of the attractions at the Chilton County Firefighters Association's Fun Day held Saturday at the Central Alabama Horse Club arena. (Photos by Jessie Carter)

Kiddie train: A ride on a train pulled by a tractor was one of the attractions at the Chilton County Firefighters Association’s Fun Day held Saturday at the Central Alabama Horse Club arena. (Photos by Jessie Carter)

The Chilton County Firefighters Association hosted the sixth annual Fun Day Saturday.

The event was held at the Central Alabama Horse Club arena in Clanton off Highway 145 at Interstate 65 Exit 212.

The event was free to all Chilton County residents.

Attractions included appearances by Smokey Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog, Charles Daniel from ABC 33/40, free games with prizes, inflatables, a dunking booth, cake walk, fire hose games, a fire safety trailer, fire trucks and tankers, ladder trucks, ambulances and rescue trucks, free T-shirts, free hot dogs, drinks, chips and cookies and a Gospel music singing.

Kids had the opportunity to see different types of firefighter gear and equipment that is used within the county to help keep residents safe.

Fun Day was supported by: Lee Helms Associates, Clanton Laundry and Cleaning, Verbena Pocket Express, Jones Feed & Seed, Macon Sanitation, Pate’s Plumbing and Sewer Service, Roadside Diesel and Tire, Hickory Chip, Robinson Wrecker, Central Alabama Electric Cooperative, City Barber Shop, Enterprise Grocery, Sew Charming, C&C Trophy, Main Street Café, VFIS/SE Insurance, Napa Auto Parts Clanton, Probate Judge Bobby Martin, Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Doc’s Outdoor Furniture, TruVision – Denise Farmer, Big Daddy D’s Tees, Petty Line Construction Company Inc., Papa John’s Pizza Clanton, The UPS Store Clanton, Lake Mitchell Construction Inc., Kromer Automotive, Merchants, Bud’s Best Cookies, Fred Headley’s Food Marts, Care Ambulance and RPS Ambulance.

SportsPlus

Clanton

The Clanton Advertiser wins 10 awards at annual APA Banquet

Clanton

From Clanton With Praise: Historic hymn inspired by conversation in local hotel

Business

Homegirl Industry requesting public’s help during Hotel Wilson rehabilitation

Business

Grande Opening: Valle Grande opens doors at Clanton restaurant

Clanton

Arts Fest in Chilton County showcases artists for 14th year

Business

Clanton farmer’s market moving to Fridays

Clanton

Board denies parole for Chilton offender

Business

Construction ongoing, approvals incoming for internet upgrades in Clanton after update to council

Billingsley

Primm collects three hits in AHSAA North-South All-Star Game

Clanton

Unemployment rate spikes in Chilton from May to June

Clanton

Hall, American Legion riders roll through Clanton for Legacy Run

Clanton

Chilton Toyz on display in annual car show

News

Jones selected by Royals in sixth round of MLB Draft

Clanton

Parole denied in June for Chilton offender

Clanton

Clements gives State of Schools report; shows improvement in multiple facets

Clanton

United Way Hands On hosting backpack drive for central Alabama students

Clanton

Changes to this year’s Peach Festival welcomed tens of thousands throughout June

Clanton

Fourth annual CAW Back to School Bash upcoming in Clanton

Clanton

Juvenile female killed in train accident in Clanton

Clanton

One-time grant opportunities open for Chilton County nonprofits until July 19

News

Hand leaves Verbena better than she found it, retires as principal

Clanton

Benz’s new book features a dog’s journey to helping dozens of Ukrainian children

Clanton

Scenes from the opening of the Blackwood Brothers exhibit in Clanton

Clanton

CCS providing free breakfast, lunch for all students for 2024-25 school year