Every spring and fall the Owego Hose Teams, Inc. and the Owego VFW Post 1371 & Auxiliary team up to host Monte Carlo Night.  The event takes place at the Owego VFW Post 1371 Hall, 207 Main Street, Owego from 7 PM – 11 PM.  A donation is asked at the door but $8 is recommended. Proceeds from the Monte Carlo will benefit the all three organization’s operating funds with the proceeds being split.   Monte Carlo Night returned in 2007 after a long absence and has become a fun night for all involved. Games will include Black Jack, Beat the Dealer, Money Wheel, Chuck-of-Luck, 50/50, Joker 7 and ham/turkey Raffle.  Food, drink and entertainment are provided.  You must be 21 or older to attend.

The Owego Hose Teams, Inc. partners with local organizations to host chicken barbeques. The menu includes “Cornell Chicken” halves, the Duke’s baked beans, Hinerwadel’s salt potatoes, and Roma roll for $10.  Pickup or home delivery.

In Central New York the primary hose racing event is the Central New York Races held each summer at the Central New York Fireman’s Convention. The Central New York Association is comprised of 20 counties to include Broome; Cayuga; Chemung; Chenango; Cortland; Delaware; Herkimer; Madison; Oneida; Onondaga; Ontario; Otsego; Schoharie; Schuyler; Seneca; Steuben; Tioga; Tompkins; Wayne; and Yates. Three races are held at this event including the ladder, wye, and five man straight lay races. The five man straight lay recently replaced the motor hose race.  Owego Hose Teams, Inc. has been competing since 1951.