Families can hop into the driver’s seat of fire engines and buses, check out towering cranes and tractors, and even step inside a helicopter or hovercraft during Touch-A-Truck 2025, taking place this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Panther Creek Park.
Hosted by Visit Owensboro and Daviess County Parks & Recreation, the annual event offers kids a chance to explore a wide variety of vehicles and heavy equipment from more than two dozen public safety agencies, utility companies, and community organizations.
Children are encouraged to climb into the driver’s seat, sound the horns, and take photos with first responders and professionals from across the region. Participating agencies include:
- Air Evac Lifeteam
- Big Rivers Electric Corporation
- Daviess County Sheriff’s Office
- Airport Sorgho Fire Department
- Hinkle Contracting Company, LLC
- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
- Daviess County Fire Department
- Air Evac Lifeteam 92- Breckinridge County, KY
- Green River District Health Department
- AMR Owensboro
- Regional Water Resource Agency
- Daviess County Public Library
- Owensboro Transit System
- Daviess County Water District
- Audubon Area Community Services, Inc.
- Kentucky State Police
- Daviess County Public Schools
- Republic Services
- Owensboro Health
- Mulzer Family of Companies
- H&R Agri-Power
- Kentucky Office of Highway Safety
- Daviess County Ky Search & Rescue Team
- Sterett Crane
- Daviess County Detention Center
- Storm Hunters Helping Hands
- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 2
- Daviess County Emergency Management Agency
- Owensboro Community & Technical College
Food trucks will be on site to keep families fueled throughout the afternoon. Vendors include J’s Good Grub, Kona Ice of Owensboro, Firehouse 29 BBQ & More, and Curbside Kitchenette. DJ entertainment will be provided by Songbird DJ Service.
Participating organizations include the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky State Police, Daviess County Fire Department, Air Evac Lifeteam, Hinkle Contracting, Republic Services, Sterett Crane, Daviess County Search & Rescue Team, and many others.
For more information, contact Daviess County Parks & Recreation at 270-685-6142.
