Acushnet Streets Prepare for Giant Touch-a-Truck Celebration and Food Trucks

Last year, Dighton dad Bryan Nadeau had an idea to take the typical school fundraiser and turn it into something the entire community could enjoy. Apparently, the idea had some "serious wheels." See what I did there?

The Saint Francis Xavier School Touch-a-Truck Family Fun-Raiser is back for its second year on Saturday, September 12, from 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. at 223 Main Street in Acushnet.

Families can get an up-close look at all kinds of community vehicles and trucks, while the school's craft fair kicks things off at 10 a.m. with more than 20 vendors.

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A Sensory-Friendly Start

From 11 a.m. to noon, Touch-a-Truck will offer a sensory-friendly hour with reduced noise for children who may be sensitive to horns, sirens and other loud sounds.

Acushnet's St. Francis Xavier Touch-A-Truck Fundraiser

The fun also includes free face painting from Silly Faces with Sarah, the Toe Jam Puppet Band, Off The Cuff Entertainment, a magician, inflatable obstacle course and free cotton candy. A trackless train will also be available for $2. Food trucks, malassadas, and adult beverages from Citizen Cider will also be available for anyone over the age of 21.

Know Before You Go: Parking Is Limited

Nadeau is asking visitors not to count on parking at the school. Instead, families should park at Pope Park or the “Parting Ways” lots at Town Hall. Free shuttle service provided by Tremblay’s Bus Co. will begin at 10:45 a.m. and transport visitors to and from the event. Several handicap parking spaces will be available on the Saint Francis Xavier campus, with staff directing drivers upon arrival.

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Admission is $5 per person, capped at $20 per family, and children under 2 are free. For parking or event questions, contact Nadeau at bnadeau@sfxacushnet.com.