Supporting Emergency Services Through Community Fundraisers
Fuller Hose Company #1 is excited to kick off our 2026 fundraising season, with a full calendar of community favorites and special events that help keep our all-volunteer company ready to respond when our neighbors need us most.
Our annual fundraisers play a vital role in supporting daily operations throughout the year — helping fund apparatus maintenance, equipment and gear upgrades, recruitment efforts, and member retention initiatives.
We are grateful that fuel, utilities, and building maintenance are covered by North East Borough and Township, allowing our fundraising efforts to focus directly on strengthening emergency response capabilities and investing in our volunteers.
Here’s a look at what’s ahead in 2026:
Gravel Pit Park
Fuller Hose Company #1 proudly leases Gravel Pit Park from North East Township and offers pavilion rentals for many of your favorite summer gatherings — including:
• Graduation parties
• Family reunions
• Stag n Drags
• Birthday celebrations
• Retirement parties
• And more
New for 2026:
To improve communication and reservations, the committee has launched a dedicated Facebook page to manage bookings more effectively.
📍 Find us on Facebook: Gravel Pit Park
📧 Email: GravelPitPark@outlook.com
Additionally, Pavilion D is being replaced by North East Township, helping improve the park for future seasons.
North East Firemen’s Cherry Festival
A true North East summertime tradition, the Cherry Festival returns July 15 – 18, 2026 at Heard Park as the annual joint fundraiser for the North East Fire Department.
Enjoy all your festival favorites:
🍒 Cherry pies
🌭 Sausage subs
🥪 Ox-roast sandwiches
🎡 Rides, games, and family fun
The Cherry Festival Parade will step off on Main Street on Saturday, July 18 at 3:00 PM — one of the highlights of the week.
Cash Bash 2026
Now entering its 11th year, Cash Bash remains one of Fuller Hose’s most anticipated events.
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🚪 Gates open at 12:00 PM
🎟 Drawings begin at 1:00 PM
NEW FOR 2026:
A $1,000 Early Bird Cash Drawing on the 4th of July — purchase your tickets early for a chance to win before the main event!
Your ticket includes food and drinks, plus a full afternoon of excitement with cash drawings every 15 minutes and additional games of chance throughout the day.
Cash Drawings Schedule:
1:00 PM — $500
1:15 PM — $100
1:30 PM — $200
1:45 PM — $300
2:00 PM — $400
2:15 PM — $200
2:30 PM — $400
2:45 PM — $1,000
3:00 PM — $150
3:15 PM — $500
3:30 PM — $750
3:45 PM — $500
4:00 PM — $1,000
4:15 PM — $1,500
4:30 PM — $3,000
Fall Fest 2026 — Celebrating 5 Years
Join us for our 5th annual Fall Fest, a growing community favorite packed with entertainment, food, and local vendors.
📅 Friday, October 2, 2026 | 4:00 – 9:00 PM
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Featuring:
🎶 Live music
🍺 Brews & beverages
🚚 Food & snack trucks
🛍 Artisan & craft vendors (coordinated by the North East PA Lions Club)
Supporting Your Volunteer Fire Company
Every event in our fundraising season is powered by the support of our community. When you attend, rent a pavilion, purchase a ticket, or share our events, you help ensure Fuller Hose Company #1 remains trained, equipped, and ready to serve.
We look forward to seeing you throughout the 2026 season — and thank you for continuing to stand behind your volunteer fire company.
Community Sponsors Power Cash Bash & Fall Fest
Cash Bash and Fall Fest would not be possible without the incredible support of our community sponsorship partners. Their generosity helps Fuller Hose Company #1 continue providing emergency services, maintaining equipment, and investing in our volunteers while bringing these popular events to North East each year.
We proudly recognize and thank the following partners for supporting our 2026 fundraising season:
DCP Law Office LLC
Great Lakes Towing
Klenz Brothers Diesel
Klenz Farms
LGE Coachworks
Lincoln Investment
4402 Peach Street, Suite 1 North | Erie, PA 16509 | 814-864-1066
David DeFazio:ddefazio@lincolninvestment.com
David DeFazio, Jr. : ddefaziojr@lincolninvestment.com
North East AC Club
North East True Value
Ray Wakley Car Care & RV Center
Sacco’s NE Tire
Sanders Markets
Swanson’s Garage
Tim Davis Trucking
Widget FCU
Valley Beer
Venetia Creations
North East Community Foundation
Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority
Shawn Giles Memorial Fund
Brotherhood of St. Joseph
C & C Printing
NE Auxiliary
Their continued support reflects what makes North East, PA special — neighbors helping neighbors and standing behind their volunteer fire company.
If your business or organization would like to become a Fuller Hose Company #1 event sponsor, please contact us to learn how you can support emergency services while gaining visibility in the community.
