# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Responder Appreciation Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🚓🚒 First Responder Appreciation Day 🚑🚨


Join us as we celebrate and honor the brave men and women who serve our communities every day!


Gethsemane Church of Christ is proud to host our second annual First Responder Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 12, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, as we recognize the firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, paramedics, and emergency personnel who faithfully serve Hanover and King William Counties.


This is a fun, family-friendly event for the entire community with something for everyone!


🎉 Event Highlights: 


🚒 First responder vehicles on display


🎶 Live music


🐐 Petting zoo


🛝 Inflatable slides


🍔 Lunch $10

(First responders and their immediate families eat FREE!)


🧁 Bake sale


🤝 Local vendors


🎁 Silent auctions


❤️ Donation opportunities


All proceeds from the silent auctions, lunch, bake sale, and donations will go directly to help a local first responder family in need, making this more than just a day of fun. It’s also an opportunity to give back to those who have given so much to our community.


Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.


📍 Location

Gethsemane Church of Christ

5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike

Mechanicsville, VA 23111


🗓 Date

Saturday, September 12


🕚 Time

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM


Help us spread the word by inviting your family, friends, and neighbors. Together, let’s show our appreciation for the everyday heroes who serve and protect our communities.


We look forward to seeing you there! 🇺🇸❤️
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mechanicsville/first-responder-appreciation-day/200030422729620
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, music, live-music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 175

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mechanicsville
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA
- **lat**: 37.63473
- **long**: -77.27601
- **full address**: 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is First Responder Appreciation Day being held?
  - **A:** First Responder Appreciation Day takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing First Responder Appreciation Day?
  - **A:** First Responder Appreciation Day is organized by Gethsemane  Church of Christ.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** First Responder Appreciation Day is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mechanicsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 170+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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