The City’s Touch-A-Truck event goes public

Tyler Ryan learns about the annual event that is now open to the public

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – For the last 25 years, the City of Columbia has hosted a Touch-A-Truck event for City employees and their families.  This year, it becomes a public event for everyone to take part in.

According to Robert Anderson, with The City of Columbia, the event is scheduled for Saturday, May 20 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in the 1700 block of Main Street, as part of the Soda City Market.

Anderson says that several City of Columbia departments including Public Works, Columbia Police Department, Columbia-Richland Fire Department, Columbia Water and many more will be bringing their largest trucks and heavy equipment to have on display. There will also be backhoe and mini-excavator demonstrations. There will be activities and games as well. 

The event is free to attend, and even touch.