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2024 Beacon Hose Carnival Raffle Winners

Thanks to everyone for their amazing support of Beacon Hose at our 125th anniversary carnival! We have lots more to share soon, but we’re so thrilled with the turnout.

Here are the winners from our raffle. If we haven’t already reached out, we’ll be getting in touch with winners soon. You can also send us a message for details. Congratulations to all the winners!

1) $10,000: Kristin Dehm, Milford (0785)
2) $2,000: Scott Szturma, Beacon Falls (1387)
3) $1,000: Larry Brandolini, Wolcott (1368)
4) $1,000: Mary Anne Holloway, Beacon Falls (0078)
5) $1,000: Justin Granton, Naugatuck (2460)
6) $100: Doug Bousquet, Beacon Falls (0437)
7) $100: Cindy Jurzynski, Beacon Falls (0843)
8) $100: Dina Maggio, Beacon Falls (1562)
9) $100: Sue Mis, Beacon Falls (1627)
10) $100: Mary Lemieux, Oakville (1980)
11) $100: Collin Kearns, Naugatuck (1498)
12) $100: Anna Dutkanicz, Beacon Falls (1352)
13) $100: Carolyn Hart, Beacon Falls (1797)
14) $100: Brian Koskelowski, Seymour (2171)
15) $100: Joe DeGiuseppe, Beacon Falls (0298)
16) $100: Susan Jack, Beacon Falls (1735)
17) $100: Pamela Hayes, Farmington (1314)
18) $100: Samantha Morgan, Waterbury (0307)
19) $100: Will Crossley, Beacon Falls (1582)
20) $100: Ana Mulinski, Beacon Falls (1406)
21) $100: Melissa Antidormi, Derby (2276)
22) $100: Josepha Brusznicki, Beacon Falls (1470)
23) $100: Ginger Betti, Falls Village (0415)
24) $100: Emily Marchetti, Seymour (0681)
25) $100: Patrick O’Sullivan, Hamden (1373)

2024 Carnival Set for June 27-29; Buy $10,000 Raffle Tickets Here

UPDATE: Thank you so much for your support!

Beacon Falls’ biggest party is back to kick off your summer — the 60th annual Beacon Hose Firemen’s Carnival is set for June 27-29, 2024 as we celebrate our department’s 125th anniversary!

You know what’s also back in 2024? Our enormous raffle with $17,000 IN CASH PRIZES, including a $10,000 GRAND PRIZE. Scroll down for more information, including how to buy your ticket.

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BHC Holidays: Tree Sale, Lightings and Parade, Charity Drives, Popcorn Ball Sunday, and Operation Believe

UPDATE: Thanks for your support this holiday season! Happy holidays!

Beacon Hose’s favorite season is chock full of events in 2023. Here’s what’s on tap!

CHRISTMAS TREE SALE

Our longtime tradition of the Christmas tree sale will return to our parking lot on weekends after Thanksgiving. We’ll open up Black Friday, and then we’ll be here Saturdays and Sundays thereafter until we’re sold out. We are open from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. during the sale.

Trees cost $70. As always, we offer custom tree trimming and free delivery to Beacon Falls residents. We also have cemetery boxes for $18 each. Cash, checks, and cards are accepted.

The local Cub Scouts will also sell wreaths (12 inches for $20, 20 inches for $35).

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Support Operation Believe; Plus, Sign Up for Santa Drive-Thru Dec. 10

UPDATE: Thank you for your support! Merry Christmas!

Operation Believe flags, signs, and new door mats are available for purchase: Click here to order online now! They’ll also be available at our Christmas tree sale.

We love making sure our Beacon Falls youngsters get a chance to meet Santa Claus before Christmas — and hopefully receive a gift from the big man, too!

Santa will visit Beacon Hose on Sunday, Dec. 10 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Families will be invited to drive around the firehouse, check in from the car, and drive into the firehouse where Santa will be awaiting with the gift(s)! You’ll be able to get out and meet (and get a complementary photo with) the big man!

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Thanksgiving Meat-O to Return Nov. 18

UPDATE: Thanks for your support!

Beacon Hose is set to host the latest edition of one of our most popular events: the Thanksgiving Meat-O!

Our Thanksgiving Meat-O night will be Saturday, Nov. 18, from 6-9 p.m. at the firehouse. A $5 admission fee buys you a seat, and we’ll have light refreshments. The features of the night are games of chance to win something special for your Thanksgiving table. We’ll have turkeys, hams, roasts, seafood, raffle baskets, mystery turkeys, and more up for grabs!

We aren’t doing reserved seating, but we do require a head count if you plan on coming. Only those 21 and older are allowed, and the event is BYOB (alcohol is allowed). To give us your head count, please complete the form below, message us on social media, call the firehouse (203-729-1470), or email webmaster@beaconhose.com by Nov. 15.

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