9/27/2014 - Touch A Truck Ready To Roll
COUNTY OF MERCER
McDADE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
640 SOUTH BROAD STREET
P.O. BOX 8068
TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08650-8068
BRIAN M. HUGHES
COUNTY EXECUTIVE
EVENT DATE: September 27, 2014 MEDIA CONTACT: Julie Willmot
(609) 278-7137
MERCER COUNTY TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENT READY TO ROLL ON SEPT. 27
TRENTON, N.J.— The 11th Annual Touch-A-Truck event will be Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the Sun National Bank Center Arena in Trenton.
Whether looking out from the cab of a massive dump truck, feeling the power of the claw of a tough bulldozer, or getting behind the wheel of a larger-than-life fire engine, Mercer County Improvement Authority’s annual “Touch-A-Truck” event offers children of all ages an opportunity to experience the vehicles that get the job done.
“Everyone loves this popular event because it turns kids into participants instead of spectators as they get a chance to sit in the driver’s seat of these rigs,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. “We owe a big thanks to our sponsors who donate time, funds and equipment year after year for this great family event.”
In addition to fire trucks, dozens of other vehicles including ambulances, loaders, and garbage trucks will be on display.
The family-friendly event will be held rain or shine. County employees and owners of area companies will display their polished vehicles and will be on hand to answer questions—and to allow children to climb in or on their vehicles.
Robo Willie, the Mercer County Improvement Authority’s mascot, will be making a special appearance along with “Bob the Builder.” Touch-A-Truck will also feature a food court.
Sponsors of the event are: Hawk’s Towing, Joseph Jingoli and Son, Inc., New Jersey Education Association, AAA, Sun National Bank Center, and Waste Management.
For more information, please contact Brenda Ricci at (609) 278-8100 or visit www.mcianj.org.