The "Big Rig Shindig" returns to Pathfinder!

Educational event highlights working trucks and equipment for families to discover

Edmeston, New York, September 5, 2023 ...  Trucks, tractors, heavy equipment, and other working vehicles will be front-and-center at Pathfinder Village’s second annual “Big Rig Shindig” on Saturday, September 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

This low-cost, educational family-fun event will highlight the role of working vehicles in our communities and provide children with a novel way to learn about specific industries from area businesses and organizations. The event also offers networking opportunities so that business owners and representatives may talk about their services, careers, training in their fields, and more.

“The ‘Big Rig Shindig’ is a fun day to showcase vehicles that are tough and tactical, and represent our local heroes and helpers to children,” said event organizer Monica Clark, Pathfinder’s Manager of Fund Development and People Engagement. “We all know youngsters who are fascinated by big equipment -- this is a great way to encourage their interests and to offer an introduction to possible careers. Our event helps build community, exhibits hardworking machines, and teaches children about industries and on-the-job safety.”

Weather and call dependent, the rescue helicopter from LifeNet of New York, stationed in Sidney, is expected to make a special appearance during the event.

Event Admission is affordable: $5 per single person/$10 per car. There are remaining exhibitor slots, free of charge. All exhibitors must complete a registration form and have a Certificate of Insurance to participate. A printable form is available on the Pathfinder website, pathfindervillage.org/events. Volunteer opportunities are also available; more information is available at the Pathfinder Facebook page or by calling Mrs. Clark at 607-965-8377 x 116 during regular business hours.

About Pathfinder Village: Pathfinder Village is an internationally respected, livable community in upstate New York and was founded in 1980 to provide people living with Down syndrome and related disabilities an independent, engaging, and fulfilling lifestyle. As it works to provide quality supports for older individuals living with intellectual disabilities, the Village also offers highly successful educational and pre-vocational programs, including its post-secondary program, Otsego Academy, and its community-based day services for regional residents. To learn more about Pathfinder Village, please call (607) 965-8377, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit the website at pathfindervillage.org, or visit our social media on Facebook and Instagram.