2008 BOG & GROG Makeover The Wallington Fire Department is getting things ready at the fire station for the upcoming SPRING BOG. A Dozer will be on hand the whole weekend of May 3rd to redo the course and obstacles. The tower is being re-powered and a new roof will be installed for a D.J. to play music from a central location at the pits. Also after the Spring Bog a BRAND-NEW food building will be constructed in the north side of the bogs for better concessions and sale of the famous Bog Burger. Fencing will also be getting some needed repairs and there will be a hose in the bog area for trucks that need water for over heating etc. We are looking to make the bog this year, on its 25th year, a great success. Thanks for your support and look forward to seeing you all there!

The Bog and Grog is held at the Wallington Fire Department’s field behind the fire hall. There is an area where three trenches were dug out about 4 to 6 feet deep and filled about half with water. There are two straight trenches, one with a big hill on the end, and one “S” shaped trench. There is one straight with a hill leading down to a couple of big mud puddles about 1 foot deep with small mounds. The participants attempt to drive their vehicles through the trenches without getting stuck. There are tow tractors to assist the ones that do get stuck. The fire department allows any vehicle, except ATVs. These vehicles can be custom made, older model, or newer model of vehicles, four wheel drive or not, to participate. There is a viewing area for those who wish to watch.

      A nominal fee of $6.00 per person is charged to participants and/or spectators. The Wallington Fire Department host two Bog and Grogs, on in the spring and fall. The time is from 12 noon to 5 PM for both.

     Some of the rules are:

• No ATV’s at anytime
• must be at least 18 to drive
• no racing
• helmets must warn in open vehicles.

If any one has any questions they can call 315-483-2185, or e-mail wallfire1@aol.com.