138th Greene County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Convention       
September 9th – 13th, 2026
Hosted by
Ashland Fire Department

Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 – GCVFA Ladies Auxiliary Dinner and Installation of Officers

Location: Ashland Town Hall 12094 NY-23 Ashland NY, 12407
5:00 p.m.:                   Doors open/Registration,
5:30 p.m.:                   Social time
6:00 p.m.:                   Dinner & Installation of Officers followed by Annual Meeting
Conclusion of Dinner – 10:00 p.m.: Soda, wine, and beer will be available throughout the evening

Thursday, September 10th, 2026 – GCVFA Dinner, Memorial Service & Annual Meeting

Location: Ashland Town Hall 12094 NY-23 Ashland NY, 12407
4:45 p.m.:                   Doors open/Registration
5:00-5:30 p.m.:          Social time with soda, wine, and beer
5:30-7:00 p.m.:          Dinner with soda, wine, and beer Bar CLOSES at 7:15 p.m.
7:30 p.m.:                   Memorial Service followed by the Annual Meeting

Conclusion of Annual Meeting – 11:00 p.m. Soda, wine, and beer

Friday, September 11th, 2026 – MARDI GRAS PARADE
5:00 p.m.:                   Lineup State Rte 23, West of Carrington Rd Parking at Ashland Town Park ***Shuttle bus will be available.***
6:00 p.m.:                   Step off, parade ends at Ashland Town Park, All Post Parade Festivities Here
7:00 – 11:00 p.m.:      Beer, soda and water along with hot dogs & hamburgers until they’re gone
7:30- 9:30 p.m.:         Entertainment
************Awards will take place during the Entertainment’s first break.************

Saturday, September 12th, 2026 – DRESS PARADE

8:30-10:00 a.m.:        Breakfast for Judges, County Officers, Past Presidents  & Marines
11:00 a.m.:                 Truck Judging at Ashland Town Park           
1:00 p.m.:                   Lineup on Rt. 23 West of County Rte 17
2:00 p.m.:                   Step off, Parade ends at Ashland Town Park, All Post Parade Festivities at Ashland Town Park
2:00-6:00 p.m.:          Beer, soda and water along with hot dogs & hamburgers until they’re gone
3:00-6:00 p.m.:          Entertainment
6:00 p.m.:                   Awards Ceremony