Dunnville fire station hosts annual car show, market

by Haldimand Press Staff

June 5, 2025

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By Randy Carter
The Haldimand Press

DUNNVILLE—Saturday, May 31, 2025 started out very similar to a fall day, but the cooler temperatures did not deter people from coming out to the Station 11 Haldimand Firefighters Car Show and Vendor Event.

DUNNVILLE—Lincoln Huizinga, 2.5 years old, got to sit in the driver’s seat under the watchful eyes of (l-r) his dad, firefighter Dillon Huizinga, and firefighter Ken Factor at Station 11’s annual Car Show & Vendor Market on May 31, 2025.

Visitors could see all the fire equipment, browse 40 vendors, get an education on what to do in the event of a fire, bounce around in the bouncy castle, or walk amongst the 30 classic cars. Food and drinks were available in the station house, along with a barbecue.

  • DUNNVILLE—Barbecue chefs (l-r) Lieutenant Mike Bath and Chief Richard Schweyer.
  • DUNNVILLE—A variety of classic cars came out for the viewing pleasure of all attendees. Wes Murray showed off his classic 1938 Plymouth Coupe
  • DUNNVILLE—A variety of classic cars came out for the viewing pleasure of all attendees., Lochlyn Everets, 9, got behind the wheel of the Plymouth.
  • DUNNVILLE—A variety of classic cars came out for the viewing pleasure of all attendees. Jody Hernden was very proud of his 1979 Pontiac Trans Am.
  • DUNNVILLE—Firefighters (l-r) Mauro Pettinella and Chris Mather answered questions regarding water rescues.
  • DUNNVILLE—There were many activities that visitors of all ages could enjoy, including some one-on-one time with Sparky the Fire Dog. Above, Sparky in a foot race with a young guest. —Haldimand Press photos by Randy Carter.
  • DUNNVILLE—Sparky the Fire Dog was out front of the Fire Education Trailer with firefighters (l-r) Ruben Sousa and Shaunasy Thomas.
  • DUNNVILLE—Vendors for the day included Trevor Huizinga from Creek Side Crafts with 3D printed wares.
  • DUNNVILLE—Vendors for the day included Taylor Dereniwski from Apex Health and Safety with residential fire prevention equipment.

Captain Don Kitchen noted that this was the seventh year for the event, and “every year we get a good turnout from the community,” he said.

“We use the money raised for new fire fighting equipment and to give back to community in various ways.”

Some of the donations are used to help victims that have gone through a fire; these donations are kept very lowkey to respect the privacy of the recipient. 

This year’s event raised $1,500, despite the cool weather of the day.