The Cambria County Regional Firefighters Association will hold its 104th Annual Convention from Saturday, July 26, through Saturday, Aug. 2, in Nanty Glo, hosted by the Nanty Glo Volunteer Fire Department.

The weeklong convention is a signature event for CCRFA, blending the spirit of community with the dedication of first responders. Part community festival, part firefighter Olympics and wholly a celebration of fire service, the convention honors the men and women who protect and serve our communities every day.

With more than 70 member departments (both career and volunteer) across eight counties — Armstrong, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Indiana, Somerset and Westmoreland — the Association represents over 1,000 delegates committed to fire prevention, emergency response and public safety training. The convention offers an opportunity for members, supporters, and the public to engage, connect, and celebrate these efforts.

“The CCRFA Convention is a celebration of the First Responder culture that thrives in our area,” said Lianna Weir, public relations officer for the association. “This is a great opportunity for fire departments from across the region to showcase their skills, network with other fire departments, and interact with the people we serve. The entire week of events is open to the public and we encourage them to attend.”

The schedule of events includes an 8 a.m. softball game on Saturday, followed by fire department events and the kitchen opening at 5 p.m., darts at 6:30 p.m. and music by Felix and the Hurricanes from 8 to 11 p.m.

Events get underway Sunday with battle of the barrel on McCoy Street at 111 a.m. The kitchen will be open and chicken barbecue will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday features a golf tournament in the morning, with fire department events and the kitchen opening at 5 p.m. The pumping contest will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Lloyd and Roberts streets.

The kitchen opens at 5 p.m. Tuesday and fire department events are scheduled until 6:30 p.m. when the firefighter’s challenge, both teams in individuals, will begin at 6:30 p.m. on McCoy Street. Horseshoes will be ongoing at the Nanty Glo Park N Pool beginning at 6:30 p.m. The kids’ firefighter challenge will be held at 7 p.m. DJ Anthony Rock will provide music from 8 to 11 p.m.

Wednesday includes fire department events and the kitchen open at 5 p.m., hose efficiency on McCoy Street at 6:30 p.m. and the Past President’s Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Mustache contest registration begins at 6:30 p.m. and DJ Anthony Rock will provide music from 8 to 11 p.m.

Thursday includes the kitchen and fire department events at 5 p.m. Sink the bucket will be held at 6:30 p.m. on McCoy Street, while the cornhole tournament, delegate registration and voting and camping registration and setup all get underway. The band Us 3 will provide entertainment from 8 to 11 p.m. during the 1980s and mug night.

Camping registration and setup continues at 8 a.m. Friday, followed by a memorial service at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Caroline Street. Fire department events and the kitchen opens at 11:30 a.m. In addition, the association meeting at St. Mary’s Church Hall will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the auxiliary meeting, also at 11:30 a.m., will be held at the fire department meeting room. The delegate dinner will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., with the awards meeting at 2 p.m. The men’s and women’s bucket brigade will be at 6:30 p.m. Metro will provide entertainment from 8 to 11 p.m. with the theme Hawaiian night.

Saturday features the annual Firemen’s Parade at 6 p.m., but earlier events include the kitchen opening at 11:30 a.m. and the kids’ battle of the barrel at noon. Basket winners will be notified by phone at 7 p.m. A duck race is set for 7:30 p.m. and the band Octane will entertain from 8 to 11 p.m. The trophy presentation will be held during the band’s first intermission.

For more information, visit www.ccrfa.org or on Facebook at facebook.com/ccrfapa.