The Caspian/Gaastra Fire Department Will host the 131st Annual UP Volunteer Firefighters Tournament
July 24th, 25th and 26th 2026
"THE CARTOONS THAT RAISED US"
Hope to see you there.
All Traveling Trophies must be turned in before
Convention meetings Start.
50/50 Raffle Tickets are being sold by all CGFD Members Contact us today to purchase,
Tickets available in 5$, 10$, or 20$ options.
Prize AS of 6-24-26 $4100
Drawing date 7-24-26 License #R83249
UP Volunteer Association Web Page with more info Click Below
Caspian Parade locations
Dress Parade-Line up will be starting from 424 on Spring Valley Ave to Forslund Building supply.
Route will Start from Fourslund Head east on Spring Valley Ave
turn Right on E Caspian Ave Continue West to intersection of 424 and E Caspian Ave
ending by Krist oil.
Shirttail Parade- Line up will be starting from 424 on Spring Valley Ave to Forslund Building supply.
Route will Start from Fourslund Head east on Spring Valley Ave turn Right
on E Caspian Ave Continue West to intersection of 424 and E Caspian Ave
ending by Krist oil.
Route will Start from Fourslund Head east on Spring Valley Ave
turn Right on E Caspian Ave Continue West to intersection of 424 and E Caspian Ave
ending by Krist oil.
Shirttail Parade- Line up will be starting from 424 on Spring Valley Ave to Forslund Building supply.
Route will Start from Fourslund Head east on Spring Valley Ave turn Right
on E Caspian Ave Continue West to intersection of 424 and E Caspian Ave
ending by Krist oil.
Commercial Parade- Line up Will be starting at CGFD fire hall heading West down Museum Drive.
Route will start at intersection of Museum Dr and Brady Ave Head South
down Brady Ave, Turn Right on E Caspian Ave Heading West to intersection
of 424 and E Caspian Ave. Parade will end at Krist oil.
Route will start at intersection of Museum Dr and Brady Ave Head South
down Brady Ave, Turn Right on E Caspian Ave Heading West to intersection
of 424 and E Caspian Ave. Parade will end at Krist oil.
Gaastra Race Location
Races will be held on 424 Heading East from Willow St.
Vendors will be set up in Swede Anderson Field Parking area on Willow St.
Vendors will be set up in Swede Anderson Field Parking area on Willow St.
Schedule of Events All times in Central
--Times will be updated and are subject to change--
Friday July 24th 2026
9:00AM Registration-Caspian/Gaastra Fire Hall 1 Museum Dr
10:00AM U.P Fire Chiefs Meeting-Ice Rink West of CGFD Fire Hall on Museum Dr.
11:30AM U.P.V.F.A Meeting- Ice Rink West of CGFD Fire Hall on Museum Dr.
1:00PM Credentials Meeting-Ice Rink West of CGFD Fire Hall on Museum Dr.
2:00Pm Convention Meeting-Ice Rink West of CGFD Fire Hall on Museum Dr.
---------- Race Captains Meeting to Follow the Convention Meeting
7:00PM Dress Parade- Line up on Spring Valley Ave.
7:00PM Street Dance - Near Mid City Bar
10:00PM Shirttail Parade-Line up on Spring Valley Ave.
10:00AM U.P Fire Chiefs Meeting-Ice Rink West of CGFD Fire Hall on Museum Dr.
11:30AM U.P.V.F.A Meeting- Ice Rink West of CGFD Fire Hall on Museum Dr.
1:00PM Credentials Meeting-Ice Rink West of CGFD Fire Hall on Museum Dr.
2:00Pm Convention Meeting-Ice Rink West of CGFD Fire Hall on Museum Dr.
---------- Race Captains Meeting to Follow the Convention Meeting
7:00PM Dress Parade- Line up on Spring Valley Ave.
7:00PM Street Dance - Near Mid City Bar
10:00PM Shirttail Parade-Line up on Spring Valley Ave.
Saturday July 25th 2026
9:30AM Captains Meeting-TBD
10:00AM Races- Located in Gaastra on 424 at intersection of Willow St.
8:00 PM Firefighters Ball-Ice Rink West of CGFD Fire Hall on Museum Dr.
10:00 PM Awards Ceremony- At Firefighters Ball
10:00AM Races- Located in Gaastra on 424 at intersection of Willow St.
8:00 PM Firefighters Ball-Ice Rink West of CGFD Fire Hall on Museum Dr.
10:00 PM Awards Ceremony- At Firefighters Ball
Sunday July 26th 2026
10:00 AM Commercial Parade- Line up Starting at CGFD Fire Hall heading West on Museum Dr.
To Follow Closing Ceremonies- CGFD Fire Hall after tabulation of Scores.
To Follow Closing Ceremonies- CGFD Fire Hall after tabulation of Scores.
Lodging Info
Primitive Camping, No Power Provided camping is expected to be available behind CGFD Hall There is good amount of room but will be first come first serve.
Contact Info
Chairman: Matt Jacks
CO Chairman: Ted Weeks
CO Chairman: Joe Holm
906-284-0117
906-284-3481
906-284-9594 (Book Info/Adds for Book)
Caspian/Gaastra Volunteer Fire Department
1 Museum Drive
Caspian, MI 49915
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 350
Caspian, MI 49915
Email= [email protected]
updated 7-1-26
Chairman: Matt Jacks
CO Chairman: Ted Weeks
CO Chairman: Joe Holm
906-284-0117
906-284-3481
906-284-9594 (Book Info/Adds for Book)
Caspian/Gaastra Volunteer Fire Department
1 Museum Drive
Caspian, MI 49915
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 350
Caspian, MI 49915
Email= [email protected]
updated 7-1-26
Pictures From last time we hosted in 2018
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