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2018 Carnival Wrap: Raffle Winners and More

On behalf of all of us at Beacon Hose, thank you for the incredible support at our 2018 carnival. For the third year in a row, we smashed all of our records — and ran out of some food along the way — and that’s all thanks to the wonderful showing by our neighbors and friends.

Here are the big winners for our raffle — we sold out of tickets! Look for the return of the raffle next year. Thanks for your support!

1st ($10,000): John Flach (890)
2nd ($2,000): Justin Merithew (1115)
3rd ($1,000): Kim Winslow (1822)
4th ($1,000): Joe Martins (2126)
5th ($1,000): Sherrie Lubinski (2104)
6th ($100): Deb Hogestyn (935)
7th ($100): George D. (1688)
8th ($100): Peter Zalewski (1174)
9th ($100): Ken Hanks (1379)
10th ($100): Dan Wiley (1225)
11th ($100): Bob Meyernick (849)
12th ($100): Jen VanEtten (921)
13th ($100): Matt Rau (211)
14th ($100): George Marenna (2389)
15th ($100): Ray Binkowski (2007)
16th ($100): Bob Uhelsky (612)
17th ($100): Jose Silva (1813)
18th ($100): Alice Nolan (1419)
19th ($100): Mike Rudenko (315)
20th ($100): Bruce Carlson (2485)
21st ($100): Allan McDaniel (227)
22nd ($100): Steve Bigert (541)
23rd ($100): Krystin Gaetano (1121)
24th ($100): JoAnn Riley (453)
25th ($100): Sandra Kiesel (2111)
26th (10 Yard Goats tickets): John Purdy Sr. (304)

If you have any suggestions for what we can do better at next year’s carnival, please don’t hesitate to let us know here. Thanks again for your support!

2018 Carnival Set for June 7-9; Buy Tickets for $10,000 Raffle Here

UPDATE: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Beacon Falls’ favorite tradition is coming back — the 55th annual Beacon Hose Firemen’s Carnival is set for June 7-9, 2018!

We’re extraordinarily excited for this year’s event, which follows our two best years in the entire history of the carnival. An estimated 10,000-12,000 visitors have poured through our grounds in each of the last two years, and we’re hoping for the same turnout — and same great weather — this June.

The big addition for 2018? An enormous raffle with $17,000 IN CASH PRIZES, including a $10,000 GRAND PRIZE. Scroll down for more information, including how to buy your ticket.

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Beacon Hose’s Annual Easter Meat-O Set for March 24

UPDATE: Thanks for your support!

Beacon Hose is set to host the latest edition of one of most popular events: the Easter Meat-O!

Our Easter Meat-O Night will be Saturday, March 24, from 6-9 p.m. at the firehouse. A $5 admission fee includes a buffet dinner. The features of the night are games of chance to win something special for your Easter table. We’ll have kielbasas, mystery eggs, spiral hams, raffle baskets and more up for grabs!

Reservations are a must if you want to attend the event. Only those 21 and older are allowed, and the event is BYOB (alcohol is allowed). To reserve seats, please call the firehouse at 203-729-1470 or email gretchen@beaconhose.com by March 21.

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Bring Santa Home, Tree Lighting & Bonfire, and Lights Contest

Update: Thanks for your support! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Beacon Hose’s favorite season is chock full of events in 2017, including the annual tree lighting and bonfire, Bring Santa Home and a Christmas lights contest!

TREE LIGHTING AND BONFIRE

Dec. 2 is the annual Beacon Falls Christmas tree lightning and bonfire. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. at Beacon Falls Town Hall and continue to St. Michael’s Church and the Beacon Falls Congregational Church. We’ll finish at the Lewis House, where we’ll light a bonfire and have free refreshments and entertainment for all. A hayride will also be making its rounds through the neighborhood. Hopefully you can come ring in the season with us!

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Sign Up for Beacon Hose’s Ho-Ho Holiday Scavenger Hunt

It’s been a long time since Beacon Hose has hosted a scavenger hunt, so we’re bringing it back to kick off the holiday season!

The Beacon Hose Ho-Ho Holiday Scavenger Hunt is set for Saturday, November 25, from 4-8 p.m. The hunt begins and ends at Beacon Hose, and we’ll have food and prizes at the firehouse before heading over to the River’s Edge Pub and Grille for some postgame festivities. Here’s the key information:

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