Families Flock to 'Eggs & Engines' Touch-a-Truck Event in Troy

Annual community gathering brings Easter fun and vintage vehicle displays to local government center.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:52pm

A vibrant, abstract silkscreen illustration featuring a vintage fire truck repeated in a grid pattern, using bold, neon-inspired colors and heavy black outlines to capture the celebratory energy of the 'Eggs & Engines' community event.The annual 'Eggs & Engines' event in Troy celebrates community spirit and civic pride through interactive displays of vintage vehicles and equipment.Casstown Today

Hundreds of children and adults gathered at the Hobart Government Center in Troy, Ohio on Thursday, April 2nd for the annual 'Eggs & Engines: A Touch a Truck' event. The family-friendly gathering featured an Easter egg hunt, up-close looks at a Troy City Schools bus, a vintage military vehicle known as 'Ol' Scout', and a classic fire truck owned by Miami County Commissioner Ted Mercer.

Why it matters

The 'Eggs & Engines' event is a long-standing community tradition in Troy, bringing together local families for an afternoon of Easter-themed fun and hands-on exploration of various vehicles and equipment used by the city and county. The event highlights the importance of public-private partnerships and community engagement, especially around holidays when many military members are away from home.

The details

The 'Eggs & Engines' event was organized by the Miami County Commissioners and featured a variety of vehicles and equipment for children and adults to examine up close. In addition to the Troy City Schools bus and Mercer's vintage fire truck, attendees could also check out a vintage military vehicle known as 'Ol' Scout' - a reminder of the troops who will not be home for Easter this year. Families were invited to gather Easter eggs and interact with local officials like Commissioner Mercer, who was on hand to talk with young constituents.

  • The event took place on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
  • It was held at the Hobart Government Center in Troy, Ohio.

The players

Miami County Commissioners

The local government body that organized the 'Eggs & Engines' community event in partnership with the City of Troy.

Ted Mercer

A Miami County Commissioner who brought his own vintage fire truck, named 'Mercer', for attendees to explore. The fire truck was previously owned by the City of Troy and the Village of Casstown.

Troy City Schools

The local school district that provided a bus for children and families to view at the 'Eggs & Engines' event.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The 'Eggs & Engines' event demonstrates how local governments and community organizations can come together to create fun, educational experiences that bring families together, especially around holidays. By showcasing public services and vintage vehicles, the event helps foster a sense of civic pride and appreciation for the people and resources that make Troy a vibrant place to live.