This weekend, the Branch County Fairgrounds hosts a first-of-its-kind show for the county.Rigs & Relics is a multi-purpose historic transportation event that features a vehicle show, demonstrations, and a festival gathering those interested in preserving their story.Rigs and Relicts will fill the Branch County Fairgrounds this weekend with preserved fire apparatus, buses, military vehicles, and police vehicles that once served Michigan and neighboring states.Each year, collectors and organizations showcase preserved fire apparatus, buses, military vehicles, and police vehicles that once served Michigan and neighboring states.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe event kicks off on Friday, June 26, with a scheduled roll-in and setup. Registered participants bring their vehicles, arrange displays, and engage in early swapping and coordination.This day is dedicated to collectors and vendors preparing for the main event.Saturday is the main public day. Visitors stroll among historic vehicles and connect with owners to learn about restoration and service history.The day features a formal opening ceremony, a military flyover, and a vehicle parade.Afternoon demonstrations include firefighter operations and K-9 units from the Branch County Sheriff's Department.AdvertisementAdvertisementGuests can enjoy fire safety presentations, firetruck rides, and meet-and-greet opportunities with special guests like The Little Firefighter Quinn.In addition to the vehicle displays and demonstrations, the event includes a flea market and swap meet, artisan vendors, and multiple food trucks.On Sunday, the schedule shifts to a shorter public viewing period and a pancake-breakfast fundraiser benefiting a local animal-support organization.The event concludes in the afternoon, completing a three-day program focused on preservation, education, and community engagement around transportation history.AdvertisementAdvertisementCost is $5 per person, free for children 12 and younger.Friday, June 26, 2026 - 3 – 8 p.m.Participant & Setup DayRig Roll-In (historic vehicles arrive)Vendor setupEarly flea market-style swapping (vendors & participants)Ca.m. ping and community gatheringSaturday, June 27, 2026 - 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.Main Public Event DayHistoric vehicle displays (fire apparatus, buses, police, military)Flea Market & Swap MeetArtisan MarketFood trucks and vendors10:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremony10:45 a.m. – Military Flyover11:30 a.m. – Parade of historic vehicles1 p.m. – 4 p.m. activities: Firefighter demonstrations (Coldwater Fire Department); Fire safety shows (Stan Safety, the Magical Fireman); Rides on Maddie the Firetruck; Meet & greet with The Little Firefighter Quinn; K-9 demonstrations (Branch County Sheriff's Department)AdvertisementAdvertisementSpecial GuestsThe Little Firefighter QuinnStan Safety & Maddie the FiretruckJeff Silver (Awesome Diecast)Brent Denure (Vintage Media Inc.)Sunday, June 28, 2026Morning 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Pancake breakfast benefiting Pawsitive Pet Resources of Branch CountyPublic Hours -9 a.m. – noon: Final viewing of historic vehicles; Flea Market & Swap Meet continues3 p.m. Event ends.The event was put together by Vintage Media, a Port Huron publishing company for rare and collectible automobile, fire apparatus, and motor coaches.Subscribe Support local news. Subscribe to the Coldwater ReporterContact Don Reid, dReid@USATodayCo.ComAdvertisementAdvertisementThis article originally appeared on Coldwater Daily Reporter: Branch County Fairgrounds hosts Rigs & Relics transportation show this weekend