What To Expect At Tuscola's 2025 Independence Day Event

Folks in Tuscola know how to throw down one heck of a Fourth of July shindig. For over a decade, this small-town Texas celebration has been swapping horsepower, hot dogs, and hometown pride for real-deal support of the Jim Ned Volunteer Fire Department’s life-saving mission.

And in 2025, the Tuscola 4th of July Car Show is back and revving harder than ever. Below are all of the details about the event and an interview with one of these heroes from the Jim Ned Volunteer Fire Department.

A Decade of Hot Rods for a Hot Cause

Since its start, this event has raised over $120,000 to help keep JNVFD rolling out when it matters most. That’s boots, gear, fuel, equipment, you name it. All thanks to a community that shows up and shows out every Independence Day.

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In 2024, the event drew 2,500 people and over 100 incredible rides. This year? Expect even more engines, energy, and elbow grease.

Here's What's Going Down

Photo: Jim Ned Volunteer Fire Department

Mark your calendar for Friday, July 4, 2025, and get ready to spend the day in the heart of Tuscola, Texas with:

On-Site Registration & Breakfast (8 AM–10 AM) - Early birds get the coffee—and the sponsor's goodie bag.
The Big Show (10:30 AM–3 PM) - Cars, trucks, motorcycles; if it has wheels and wow factor, it’ll be on display.
Vendor Fair (10:30 AM–3 PM) - Local creators and businesses bringing merch, crafts, and more.
Lunch by JNVFD (11 AM–3 PM) - Because nothing pairs with horsepower like BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, and cold drinks. All served up by the very folks this event supports.
Raffle Winners Announced (Before Fireworks)
Three chances to win some seriously cool prizes. Be there when it happens.

Fireworks Finale

Once the sun goes down, the sky lights up. A Texas-sized fireworks show from the City of Tuscola that’ll knock your flip-flops off.

Interview With a Texas Fire Fighter

Sam Stanaland, who's been a first responder for JNVFD for several years joined me in the studio to talk about the event and the importance of supporting local volunteer fire departments. Check out the interview in the player below.

Huge thanks to Sam for coming in to share their story and the importance of this event. Now go ahead and start polishing up your ride, clearing your calendar, and saving your appetite. We’ll see you in Tuscola, where the sparks fly in more ways than one.