Come cheer on our cadets from the Austin Community College Fire Academy in a fun-filled day of competition during the 51st annual Buda Fire Fest, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 4 at the Buda City Park.

ACC cadets will challenge neighboring fire academies in a wide range of skills-based activities including stair climbing, hose hoisting, hose dragging, forcible entry, and the Rescue Randy drag.

In addition to the exciting competition, enjoy good food, barbecue cook-offs, a kid’s firefighting challenge, and an all-star line-up of live music.

The Buda Fire Fest is a two-day event, beginning Friday, October 3. For more information please visit