The Beaverdam-Richland Fire and Rescue Department will be holding its 56th annual festival from 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14, at the fire station in Beaverdam.

This is the department's annual fundraiser. Proceeds go toward upgrading equipment and vehicles that the department and community rely on.

Due to the charitable donations of several local businesses there will be free rides for children.

Also, there will be homemade food and a live band, raffle tickets, Bingo and other fun activities for family entertainment.

Any business wishing to assist or donate, may contact any member of the department. Contributions of pies or cakes on the morning of the event will be appreciated.

Raffle tickets will be sold during the event with a grand prize drawing at 9:30 p.m. on the 14. Persons do not need to be present to win. Tickets are available by donation at $1 each or six for $5.

Prizes follow:

• 1st PRIZE - I Pad
• 2nd PRIZE - Fish Charter trip
• Trip 3rd PRIZE - GPS Unit
• 4th PRIZE - Cincinnati Getaway
• 5th PRIZE - Nintendo DS
• 6th PRIZE - Home Safety Kit
• 7th PRIZE - Fair Package
• 8th PRIZE - Pandora Bracelet

Persons to contact follow:
Jerry Neuenschwander, Fire Chief 419-643-4301
Lee Ann Hall, EMS Chief 419-371-1471
Fire Station fax 419-643-4311